Violentango

The quintet's music merges the tango, jazz and progressive rock that appeared in Buenos Aires in the '60s and '70s. Their rhythm and sound experimentation makes them an important part of the new music scene in Buenos Aires. This unique sound certainly offers an irresistibly powerful combination to dazzle audiences with a mesmerizing technical display of musicianship, yet delivered with the obligatory rock attitude. The band has released five albums and they have been on national and international tours 30 times in the past ten years playing in festivals.
AWARDS:
* Violentango are part of the national identity of Argentina, being granted the status of ¨Brand Ambassadors¨ for the country in 2013.
* Declared to be of “Cultural and Artistic Interest” by the Argentine Ministry of Culture. (2012)
* Declared to be of “Cultural and Artistic Interest” by the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade. (2012)
SHOW:
Their show is categorized by its strong dramatic presentation, which combines frenetic passages with others of relaxation and reflection. By catching the audience's attention through this approach, the spectators will experience a journey through various emotional states, whilst enjoying the musicians' performances on stage. Violentango delivers an energetic Modern Tango, approached through improvisations combining traditional tango themes with rock influences. The music reflects a detailed search for new sounds.
Violentango are a five-piece instrumental band from Argentina currently taking South America by storm with a startling new version of tango. This innovation redefines the traditional standard, heralding a brand new chapter in the already turbulent history of tango music.