The bombo legüero is an Argentine drum that is traditionally crafted from a hollowed tree trunk and covered with cured animal skins, such as goats,…
The Bombo Legüero, the Rhythmic Bedrock of Argentine Folk Music
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The Lively Chacarera Dance from Rural Argentina
The chacarera is a traditional Argentine folk dance and music style that originated in the rural regions of Argentina, particularly in Santiago del Estero. It…
Diego Suárez and Claudio Ceccoli’s Flute and 8-String Guitar Synergy
Claudio Ceccoli – A Los Saltos (2019) Composer Claudio Ceccoli has been playing for 20 years with an eight nylon string guitar (two bass strings…
Chamamé Rhythms Meet Early Baroque Music
Alejandro Brittes – (L)ESTE (Alejandro Brittes, 2022) Alejandro Brittes, an accordionist, composer, and researcher from Argentina’s coastal area, released his ninth album titled “(L)ESTE” on…
Cecilia Gauna Reveals Her New Video ‘Con mi padre’
Argentine singer, composer, and lyricist Cecilia Gauna has launched a new video titled “Con mi padre” (with my father). Cecilia says about this new release:…
De Par En Par, Rooted in Tango Nuevo and Argentine Folk
Marcela Arroyo – De Par En Par (Double Moon Records, 2021) Marcela Arroyo, a native Argentine, is surrounded by acoustic instruments on her new album…
Foltrokica rooted in Argentine folk poetry, psychedelic rock and electronics
Santiago Córdoba – En Otros Lugares (Sounds and Colours, 2019) Santiago Córdoba’s second solo album, En Otros Lugares, was released in 2019. The album blends…
Cantorables to Grace the Stage in Buenos Aires on April 23
The highly anticipated return of Cantorables, an Argentine vocal supergroup, is set to take the stages of Buenos Aires by storm with their exceptional music…
Chamamé Accordionist Raúl Barboza Releases “Toda una Vida Volviendo” Single
Raúl Barboza, the 84-year-old Argentine accordionist known for his mastery of chamamé and coastal music, has released a new single titled “Toda una Vida Volviendo”.…
Lia’s Tantalizing Songs Rooted in South America
Lia – Como Una Flor Sin Raíces (Lia, 2023) “Como Una Flor Sin Raíces” (Like a flower without roots) presents the songs of talented and…