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Basque Choir Turns Bilbao–Barcelona Flight Into A Cappella Tribute to ‘Lau Teilatu

A clip posted to Instagram has drawn hundreds of reactions, with regional outlets spotlighting the joyful in‑flight moment.

Overview

  • Forty members of Vocalia Taldea sang a spontaneous a cappella rendition during a Bilbao–Barcelona flight at about 12,000 meters.
  • The piece was Itoiz’s ‘Lau Teilatu,’ a beloved Basque rock song known for its emotional resonance.
  • Passengers and crew responded by smiling, recording on their phones, and giving a final ovation.
  • The choir’s Instagram post of the performance has surpassed 700 likes and 40 comments, according to local reports.
  • Vocalia Taldea brings together singers from Araba, Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa, Navarra and La Rioja, and was founded in 2000 under director Basilio Astulez.