Duo Garufa
In this show, singer Catalina Sophie and guitarist Julián Croatto, two musicians with South American roots (Río de la Plata), invite us to discover the vast world of tango.
She, with a background in jazz and he in classical music, met in Berlin in 2019 in search of a musical project that would reflect their family roots in Uruguay and Argentina and their love for this rich cultural heritage. Together they have been able to develop their own sound as a duo, combining tangos, milongas and waltzes in their repertoire.
Blue Tree
Catalina began with the conception of her debut album “Blue Tree” during her university jazz studies at the Basque Country. Since November 2017 she has presented Blue Tree in Spain, Argentina and Berlin with different musicians. In this work we can find original songs and arrangements of standards with a contemporary character. The influences of Soul- and Pop-music and the improvisation contribute giving the album a real modern sound.
Malevaje
Malevaje is a modern tango group created in Berlin. Catalina Sophie, singer and leader of the group, with Argentinean roots, formed a quartet with the Uruguayan guitarist Julian Croatto, the Mexican bandoneonist Rafael Velasco and the German double bass player David Hagen. Together they have come together in a musical and ambitious project of Tango Nuevo. Their own compositions, improvisation and arrangements of tangos and milongas are part of their repertoire, perfect for a beautiful and unforgettable evening.
Tangos y canciones del sur
Catalina Sophie and Juan Cruz Peñaloza present: Tangos y Canciones del Sur, a music project created by singer Catalina Sophie and pianist Juan Cruz Peñaloza, both of Argentinian origin. Their repertoire mainly includes popular music from Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil: tango, folklore, Argentinian rock songs, candombe and bossa nova. They are inspired by artists such as Spinetta, Charly Garcia, Fito Páez and Fabiana Cantilo, who have succeeded in combining the cultural heritage of tango with new sounds. Catalina and Juan Cruz, who have also been influenced by other styles such as jazz and pop, have developed their own authentic sound as a duo.
