In this interview, KTEP's Charlize Mercado sits down with Argentinian Accordionist Alejandro Brittes, and his accompanying musicians Andre Ely, and Carlos De Césaro to discuss Chamamé heritage on their latest album and the importance of its narrative as Latin Americans.
Alejandro Brittes plays the accordion and is on tour with his latest album, (L)Este, or East in English. He is from Argentina and has been introducing audiences to Chamamé, which is a type of folk music found in certain regions in South America. In part it is a mixture of the Jesuit baroque music and indigenous influences like Guaraní. He performed at Fox Fine Arts with his accompanying musicians Andre Ely, and Carlos De Césaro as part of Hispanic Heritage Month events organized by the College of Liberal Arts.
Thank you to Felipa Solis and the College of Liberal Arts for helping us set up this interview.
Additional Information/Links:
- For more information on Alejandro Brittes visit: en.alejandrobrittes.com
- For the College of Liberal Arts Hispanic Heritage Celebration calendat visit: https://www.utep.edu/liberalarts/chicano/
This interview originally aired on September 24, 2024
