The Basque Dub Foundation started in the early 90s as studio project by Iñaki Yarritu, a London based reggae musician originally from the Basque Country (northern Spain). Iñaki moved into music production in the late 80's having being previously involved in Reggae since the late 70s as a radio DJ, journalist and promoter. In their early days BDF toured (as a sound system) supporting Mad Professor in the first ever Dub sessions to take place in Spain. Another first came in 1997 when BDF released their debut album "Sustraidun Roots Dub" (Massive Sounds - 1997) ("Sustraidun" is Basque for "Rootical") the first Dub album ever to come out of Spain. Recorded in Bilbao and London and produced by Iñaki Yarritu "Sustraidun Roots Dub" included some of the productions previously available only as dubplates that had been played exclusively by Sound Systems. This album gave BDF an underground reputation for its blend of original 70's style Dub with 90's digital influences. { Reggae is a music genre developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. ... For the traditional overall Basque domain, see Basque Country (historical territory). ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Basque (native name: Euskara) is the language spoken by the Basque people who inhabit the Pyrenees in North-Central Spain and the adjoining region of South-Western France. ...

After this release BDF, evolved into a live band specialising in Roots Reggae and Dub. Incorporating a full line-up of musicians in the tradition of the legendary 70's and 80's studio bands such as Roots Radics and the Revolutionaries, BDF's live shows capture the unique feel of the golden era of the 70's and 80's sound, the era before the digital technology took Reggae music into a different phase. BDF supported international tours by major artists such as The Wailers, Culture, Burning Spear and Lee Perry. Their live performances have been enthusiastically reviewed, drawing praise for being one of the few bands that play original 70's dub with live (real) instruments. Roots reggae is the name given to Rastafarian reggae music from Jamaica which evolved from Ska and Rocksteady and was made famous outside the Caribbean by the legendary singer/songwriter Bob Marley. ... The Roots Radics Band was formed in 1978 when bass player Flabba Holt joined forces with the now late guitarist Bingy Bunny. ... The Wailers (Tacoma, Washington) ; were an American rock band, often considered the first garage rock group. ... For other uses, see Culture (disambiguation). ... Jah man! Winston Rodney (born March 1, 1948) a. ... Lee Scratch Perry, The Upsetter in Dub Lee Scratch Perry (born Rainford Hugh Perry March 20, 1936) is one of the most influential people in the development of reggae and dub music in Jamaica. ...

In 2002 BDF released their second album "BDF meets Loud & Lone" (Brixton Records). BDF provided the ultra heavy riddims and Loud & Lone are in charge of the vocals "inna Showcase Style" (vocal plus dub). "BDF Meets Loud & Lone" recreated with amazing precision the genuine and atmospheric sounds of Roots Reggae's golden era. Using only live instruments and analogue recording methods with the only intention of playing the music they love in the same style as the artists that have influence them so much. This second album increased BDF's international following between the more discerning Roots Reggae audience.

In recent years BDF has been touring live in France and Spain and playing as a backing band for international Reggae artists such as Alton Ellis, Earl Sixteen, Anthony Johnson, U Brown, Kenny Knots, Dub Judah, Tena ---- Alton Ellis (born 1944), from Kingston, Jamaica, is a musician best known as the innovator of rocksteady music. ... This article is about the NBA basketball player. ...