Noche de Tango

 Noche de Tango

Saturday  7 March – St John’s Hoxton

Singer Andria Antoniou and guitarist Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde present an intimate evening of music and dance featuring tango and Argentine folklore.

Joined by guitarist Giancarlo Garcia Viera, Julian Rowlands (bandoneón) and guest tango dancers, Adrien Bariki-Alaoui & Iro Davlanti-Lo, this concert weaves songs from the tango repertoire - tango, vals, and milonga - with Argentine folklore, shaped by different landscapes: tango reflecting the pulse of the city and shaped by migration, longing, desire, and belonging, and folklore rooted in the land, rural life, community, and the challenges of everyday life.

Alongside Argentine tango and folklore, the programme includes Greek tangos from the interwar era, when tango became a powerful cultural force in Greece. Shaped by recordings, travelling musicians, and shared histories of migration, economic struggle, and strong community bonds, Greek tango blended Argentine rhythms with Greek sensibilities. This repertoire reveals a soulful dialogue between the two cultures, where tango became a space for longing, resilience, and belonging - reflecting not only its history, but also Andria & Ignacio’s own journeys and where they come from.

Andria - https://www.andriaantoniou.com/

“The first time I saw Andria Antoniou on stage, I was in awe. Emerging powerfully and yet delicately from an unsuspecting setting, her silk-like voice embraced us all in the small and intimate venue, making it an unforgettable experience – it felt like being inside a sensual musical bubble, if you can ever picture one.” – Sandra Porto, journalist and editor at File Style London 

“Andria’s clear, pure and sweet toned voice can soothe the most troubled heart." – Sarah Fenwick, CNR

“Andria Antoniou's performance at Sarah's Jazz Club was polished, elegant and feminine. Her rounded tone and sensitive delivery of jazz and Latin jazz transformed the songs into the quality contemporary feel so needed to keep bringing jazz into modern relevance. Andria connects with the audience at a loving level, each note is sung with tenderness and yet she has a dynamic range that can also move into the powerful when needed. An accomplished performer and artist.​" – Sarah Fenwick, owner of Sarah's Jazz

Ignacio - https://www.ignaciolusardimonteverde.co.uk/home

“..a fabulous performer and collaborator…” – BBC 3

"What is great about Ignacio is not only that he has Duende but the precision and tone of his guitar playing makes him deliver his music with great resonance and feeling. His willingness to explore out of his comfort zone and reach out to other cultures and sonorities speaks to his character." – Phil Manzanera

​“A flamenco guitar maestro…” – International Times, Italy

​“Ignacio accrued a huge number of votes… testament to the respect he commands” – Latin UK Awards 

​“..exquisite musicality and effortless spontaneity” – Songlines Magazine