Orquesta Típica Fernandez Fierro

The 12 piece ensemble Orquesta Típica Fernandez Fierro was founded in 2001 and ever since has been shaking up the tango scene dramatically. With their violent sound and their energetic performance they play tango as it was and as it should be: not brushed up and polished to fine arts, but raw, dirty and passionate. The most Rock'n'Roll in Tango, the most Tango in Rock'n'Roll.

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The 12 piece ensemble Orquesta Típica Fernandez Fierro was founded in 2001 and ever since has been shaking up the tango scene dramatically. With their violent sound and their energetic performance they play tango as it was and as it should be: not brushed up and polished to fine arts, but raw, dirty and passionate. The most Rock'n'Roll in Tango, the most Tango in Rock'n'Roll.

Also their way of working is totally DIY: all decisions are made collective, their albums are self-produced and as a cooperative they run their own venue in Buenos Aires. The Club Atlético Fernandez Fierro became an integral part of the music scene around the Rio de la Plata, the orchestra performs every Wednesday night, renowned national and international artists appear regularly.

Since 2002, Orquesta Típica Fernandez Fierro released six CDs and one DVD. Rolling Stone in Argentina included their song "Las Luces del Estadio/Buenos Aires Hora Cero" in its list of the 100 best songs, and awarded their album "Fernandez Fierro" as one of the Top 5 albums of the Year 2009. Current album is "En vivo", a Live-Album that features the impressive female voice of new singer Julieta Laso.

Orquesta Típica Fernandez Fierro and their very own interpretation of tango have conquered the hearts of countless fans in Latinamerica and Europe. Long ago they have overcome the strict barriers of the tango scene, and keep poaching in the grounds of Rock and Mainstream. From Joe's Pub in New York to The Barbican in London, from the Festival d'Ile de France to WOMEX: the audience gives in without resistance to their charme, their passion and their madness.

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