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Martin Alvarado with Gerardo Villar y Los Aguirre – live Argentine tango and Latin music concert at Cranleigh Arts.
All the way from Buenos Aires, evocative tango and Argentinian folk delivered by one of the world’s finest vocal artists in this genre, a world class guitar quartet and Argentine tango dancers. Expect the wow factor and an artistic journey of music, song and dance.
Widely considered to be one of Argentina’s finest voices, Martín Alvarado – on his 60th international tour – is a world renowned Buenos Aires-born troubadour who takes tango and other folkloric styles from his homeland to new levels of artistry.
As a charismatic performer singing with a full symphony orchestra or with just his voice and guitar in front of a handful of people, his soulful and unforgettable interpretations are always infused with warmth, colour, nuance and sensitivity.
Together with Gerardo Villar and Los Aguirre guitar quartet, they offer the authentic sound of old Buenos Aires, with added 21st century flair in a repertoire that includes pieces by Piazzolla and songs by other major tango protagonists, such as Carlos Gardel, folkloric styles such as zamba, and original ballads. For some of the songs, they will be joined on stage by dancers Flavio de Brito and Emma Livingstone.
Prepare for an emotional journey into the passion of Argentinian music, poetry, and dance – and art in its purest form.
“Indisputably one of the world's finest vocalists”DJ Ritu MBE, Resonance FM, London
“The world needs to experience this extreme form of aural pleasure… totally mesmerising, a tango epiphany.”Max Reinhardt, BBC Radio