Hannah Flint catches up with Alaskan-born Argentine Kevin Johansen, one of the most popular and important Latin American musicians today, about his new album Bi.
by Hannah Flint, 19 July 2012.
Hannah Flint catches up with Alaskan-born Argentine Kevin Johansen, one of the most popular and important Latin American musicians today, about his new album Bi.
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by Michael Tanenbaum, 13 July 2012.
One of the more unusual sounds in Argentine music, Brian Storming promises to transport you from every day life into fantasy. Michael Tanenbaum brings you some music for your weekend.
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by Melanie Henderson, 06 July 2012.
Melanie Henderson explores the up-and-coming gospel music scene in Argentina.
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by Mia de Graaf, 06 July 2012.
This week’s music is from Callejeros, a popular Argentine rock band whose rapid ascent turned into tragedy in 2004, when a fire at República Cromañón nightclub during a gig killed almost 200 fans and led to the band being charged with murder.
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by Nicole Battaglia, 29 June 2012.
This new section sheds light on Argentina’s music scene, both historical and present day, and provides an introduction to rock nacional, tango, folklore, cumbia… and more. We start the series with tango legend, Carlos Gardel, and his song ‘Por Una Cabeza’.
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by Beatrice Murch and Madeleine Decker, 25 June 2012.
Tango lovers flocked to Chacarita Cemetery to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the most famous Argentine tango singer of all, Carlos Gardel.
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by Blanka Hay, 22 June 2012.
Rock legend Charly García celebrates his 60th birthday this weekend. We look at his legacy and share one of his most famous songs with you: Los Dinosaurios
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by Kate Beioley, 15 June 2012.
Despite having separated in 2007, Doris remains one of Argentina’s most exciting and inventive bands, best known for it’s unique brand of psychedelic rock. Kate Beioley finds out what the group is all about.
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by Alex Glynn, 08 June 2012.
With a touch of lover’s reggae, this week’s Music for the Weekend star Dread Mar I brings a laid-back summer vibe to the Argentine winter.
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by Alex Glynn, 07 June 2012.
If you have been craving a plethora of youth culture activities stuffed into a one medium sized area, then the annual Ciudad Emegente festival, which runs until 10th June at Cultural Centro Recoleta is right up your street.
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This week we revisit Sanra Ritten's piece from 2008 which is the ultimate guide to 'naughty' Argentine slang and expressions.