October 20, 2009

Segundo Mundo

Segundo Mundo is a little klezmer orchestra formed in 2005. The group name is associated with the origin of this ancient music. Klezmer was born in a region of Central Eastern Europe known as the "second world." The group performs originals versions of the most well known popular songs. "Segundo Mundo" performs every Sunday in the neighborhood of "San Telmo", in Buenos Aires. The band has also played in hundreds of private events and in almost every place of Buenos Aires. The orchestra took their music to other cities in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. Several times Segundo Mundo performed in Radio and Television. Highlights include active involvement in the First World Klezmer Music in Argentina (KLEZFIESTA) presented at the National Center of Music at the Teatro Presidente Alvear, the Obelisk and the Greek Amphitheater. In this festival, "Segundo Mundo", presented their first recording, called Libertranz . You can find out more about this group by visiting their website at:
www.smklezmer.com.ar
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