Carla Campopiano – Chicago-Buenos Aires Connections Vol. 2 (Carla Campopiano, 2020)
Argentine flute virtuosa Carla Campopiano has rearranged and recreated various musical pieces rooted in Argentine folk music on the album Chicago – Buenos Aires Connections Vol. 2. Carla uses charming flute overdubs, creating captivating flute layers and interplay.
Although most of the pieces are instrumental, vocalist Alba Guerra appears on two tracks. Sadly, she passed away after the album sessions.
Throughout the album, Carla is accompanied by percussionist Gustavo Cortiñas and various other guest artists. The Argentine musical styles include milonga porteña, zamba, tango, vals and nocturna. Carla and her colleagues incorporate jazz forms that masterfully intertwine with the folk melodies.
Carla Campopiano was born in Argentina and currently lives in the United States, where she works as a tango musician and educator.
The lineup includes Carla Campopiano on flutes; Gustavo Cortiñas on drums and percussion; Gabriel Datcu on guitar; Zac Selissen on guitar; Kitt Lyles on bass; and Alba Guerra on vocals.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.