Music of the Americas: Sound Art and Traditional Songs

Tuesday, February 25, 10 am

Jorge Haro is an Argentine sound and visual composer based in Buenos Aires and Madrid. He works in the field of computer music, sound art, and audiovisual pieces, and composes based on field recordings and the use of digital media. 

He sent us two audiovisual pieces. Today we share a screen-recorded version of "Visual Music." 

Wednesday, February 26, 10 am

Maruja Navarro is back with "La Pericona," a group dance that has several different melodies, all following the same structure. This version was passed down by the singer's grandfather.

Thursday, February 27, 10 am 

Peripheria Duo, formed in 2024 in Argentina by Patricia García and Juan Pedro Torresani, is dedicated to free improvisation on the flute and cello.  

From Buenos Aires, they sent us two improvisations inspired by nature. Today we share "Peri."

Friday, February 28, 10 am 

Cecilia Bahamonde is back with this version of the traditional "Una noche sentada en la playa," an old waltz whose melody reminds the singer of the waves of the sea.

The MetLife Foundation Music of the Americas concert series is made possible by the generous support of Presenting Sponsor MetLife Foundation.

The 2024-2025 series is also supported, in part, by the Howard Gilman Foundation, Augustine Foundation, Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, Mex-Am Cultural Foundation, Alice M. Ditson Fund of Columbia University, and Mid Atlantic Arts.