Lunfardia - Dublin

Ariel Hernandez - guitars, vocals/Dermot Dunne – accordion, Ioana Petcu-Colan–violin/Malachy Robinson–bass/Frank Vidal-percussion

“Milongas, tangos and chacareras, each one tumbling after the other with a mix of wry nonchalance and highly disciplined precision.” — The Irish Times

You are invited on a voyage to the New World with Lunfardia, whose freewheeling repertoire embraces simmering Tangos and Milongas from Buenos Aires, rough-hewn Chacareras from the Argentinean pampas, breezy Bolivian Huaynos, grooving Joropos from Venezuela and speedy choros from Brazil. That so much musical ground is covered with casual artistry and engaging authenticity speaks volumes for the musicians in Lunfardia, the heart of which is the charismatic and enduring partnership of Buenos Aires native, guitarist and singer Ariel Hernandez, and Ireland’s leading classical accordionist Dermot Dunne. Ioana Petcu-Colan’s bright singing violin takes flight here, while Malachy Robinson, her bass playing colleague from the Irish Chamber Orchestra, is also liberated in his gutsy rhythmic role alongside the outstanding Peruvian percussionist Frank Vidal.

Tickets for each of these intimate salon concerts are free but limited and are awarded by lottery. Please visit www.salonmusic.ie to apply online.

The Salon Music Series is curated and produced by the Improvised Music Company on behalf of the Office of Public Works.