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Ironically Iconic: Kevin Johansen

Ironically Iconic: Kevin Johansen

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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Music for the Weekend: Brian Storming

Music for the Weekend: Brian Storming

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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New Waves of Argentine Gospel Music

New Waves of Argentine Gospel Music

Melanie Henderson explores the up-and-coming gospel music scene in Argentina.

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Music for the Weekend: Callejeros

Music for the Weekend: Callejeros

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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Music for the Weekend: Carlos Gardel

Music for the Weekend: Carlos Gardel

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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The Indy Eye: Commemorating Carlos Gardel

The Indy Eye: Commemorating Carlos Gardel

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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Music for the Weekend: Charly García

Music for the Weekend: Charly García

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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Music for the weekend: Doris

Music for the weekend: Doris

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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Music for the Weekend: Dread Mar I

Music for the Weekend: Dread Mar I

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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On Now: Ciudad Emergente

On Now: Ciudad Emergente

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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