Home-grown sounds capturing the magic of Latin America.
Sonido is one of Australia’s longest-lived and most renowned exponents of Latin American folkloric music. Playing a repertoire of original songs made in Australia, their multi-instrumentalist line up entrances audiences with the magic of the sounds of Latin America.
Formed in 1977 playing traditional Andean music, with instruments like the charango and zampoña, a new generation of musicians took the mantle in the 1990s, injecting broader and more modern influences, whilst staying true to their roots of Latin American traditional sounds. Featuring over 40 instruments, their concerts journey through the South American Andes (charangos and panpipes) through to the Caribbean with the infectious rhythms of congas, bass and piano.
To these traditional sounds they bring a unique spin that comes from being born and raised in Sydney, influenced by the music of their home, as well as the poetry, sounds and rhythms of their heritage. It is traditional music of a place on no map, a folklore in search of a country.
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| Sonido | Sonido is one of Australia’s most renowned exponents of Latin American folkloric music, and their multi-instrumentalist line-up has entranced audiences for nearly 50 years. Formed in 1977 playing traditional Andean music, the current generation are influenced by the music of their Australian home, as well as the poetry, sounds and rhythms of their heritage. César Marin was born in Chile and came to Australia in 1977, beginning his professional music career at age 15. For 30 years he has performed around the world as a multi-instrumentalist with acclaimed acts such as Veneno, Rhythms of the City (UK) and Osvaldo Chacon (Cuba). He is a member of the Musica Viva Australia In Schools program. Eduardo Rodriguez was born in Sydney, with roots in Chile. Surrounded by music growing up, he picked up the guitar at 14 and later joined Canto Libre, adding singing, wind and other string instruments to his skills. He is part of the Musica Viva Australia In Schools program. Marco Carvajal was born in Melbourne of Chilean parents and surrounded by Latin American music from an early age. His passion for Andean music was sparked at age 10 and since then he has played many styles of Latin music in different bands as a lead vocalist and percussionist. Stephen Aguilera-Mendoza was born in Sydney to Chilean parents. He first started playing guitar and singing at around age 12 and joined Sonido in 1993. He has played in several other bands, including as a founding member of the acclaimed Sydney band Veneno. Ricardo Cancino was born in Australia and grew up Sydney's west. Surrounded by the Latin American music, he picked up the guitar at the age of 12 and now plays in a range of different styles across electric, acoustic and bass guitars. Lautaro Veloso was born in Cuernava, Mexico to Chilean parents. Arriving in Australia in 1987, Lautaro started classical training on piano at age nine. Immersed in music through his friends and family, Lautaro has composed for and performed in many Latin American ensembles. |
Presenting Partners Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music, Lake Macquarie Arts, Gunnedah Conservatorium |
