Lunfardo is a language developed in the lower classes of Buenos Aires at the end of 19th century. It is a mixture of European, African and native Argentinean languages and is bound inextricably with the music of the city and of the peoples that have congregated there. Lunfardia refers to the world that surrounds this unique, rich tongue, and the group brings together original compositions by Ariel Hernandez and traditional Latin-American pieces: a trip from the heart of Buenos Aires through the magic Tangos, Milongas and Candombes, the rough-hewn Chacareras and Zambas from the Argentinean northwest, the cheerful Huayno from Bolivia, the strong percussive beats of Afro-Peruvian rhythms, the vertiginous Joropo Venezolano and the fast melodies of Choros from Brasil.
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Lunfardia’s new album is named after a traditional Argentinean device used to yoke together two horses of opposing characteristics so that the good traits of each may influence the other. The band have now spent three years pooling their musical identities in performance and recording, and the unique, strong voice that has emerged has been exploited to the full on this latest release with material composed for the group by its leader, Ariel Hernandez from Buenos Aires. The sound is a sophisticated mix of South American idioms with elements of classical and jazz, always highlighting the characteristics of its virtuosic musicians.
Artists /
Lunfardia
Biography
Lunfardo is a language developed in the lower classes of Buenos Aires at the end of 19th century. It is a mixture of European, African and native Argentinean languages and is bound inextricably with the music of the city and of the peoples that have congregated there. Lunfardia refers to the world that surrounds this unique, rich tongue, and the group brings together original compositions by Ariel Hernandez and traditional Latin-American pieces: a trip from the heart of Buenos Aires through the magic Tangos, Milongas and Candombes, the rough-hewn Chacareras and Zambas from the Argentinean northwest, the cheerful Huayno from Bolivia, the strong percussive beats of Afro-Peruvian rhythms, the vertiginous Joropo Venezolano and the fast melodies of Choros from Brasil.Acollarados
Lunfardia’s new album is named after a traditional Argentinean device used to yoke together two horses of opposing characteristics so that the good traits of each may influence the other. The band have now spent three years pooling their musical identities in performance and recording, and the unique, strong voice that has emerged has been exploited to the full on this latest release with material composed for the group by its leader, Ariel Hernandez from Buenos Aires. The sound is a sophisticated mix of South American idioms with elements of classical and jazz, always highlighting the characteristics of its virtuosic musicians.
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