Art - arteBA Art - arteBA

From May 18 to the 22nd, the 21st edition the international art fair arteBA will be hosting 98 galleries from Latin America, North America and Europe. More information about the fair and its history can be found on their official website.

CHROMEO - MUSICIANS
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CHROMEO - MUSICIANS
Finally the intergalactic electro-funk Canadian duo known around the world as Chromeo are setting foot on Argentine soil. We were lucky enough to talk to this multi-faceted pair about their adolescence, funk and Dave 1's fascination with 18th century French pleasure reading.
A Day with Bandoleiro
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A Day with Bandoleiro

My first assignment for WUBA is to interview Gerardo Dubois. known to most by his nom de mode, Bandoleiro. I know little about fashion and even less about designers, my vague impression of the latter having been formed mostly by Maya Rudolph’s portrayal of Donatella Versace on Saturday Night Live. Understandably, I’m a bit nervous.

Future Sounds of Buenos Aires
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Future Sounds of Buenos Aires

Waxploitation Artists and ZZK Records present the launch of their latest brainchild, Future Sounds of Buenos Aires.

WUBA Releases First Print Edition
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WUBA Releases First Print Edition

Our first print edition is fresh off the press and ready to hit the pavement, more info inside.

 
Fiesta - AfroLunes
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Fiesta - AfroLunes 22:30 @ Uni Club

AfroLunes is a party run around a musical set by Cheikh Gueye (La Bomba de Tiempo) whose drum improvisation is the pillar of the show. Each show opens with a new band to get the crowd dancing before Gueye takes the stage.

Fiesta - Severino
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Fiesta - Severino 23:59 @ Club Severino

Club Severino makes every weekend a three day holiday, offering fresh parties and the "Wate" the very first drink made with mate.

Gabriela Piserchia
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Gabriela Piserchia
Illustrator, Collage
María Elina
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María Elina
Inks and Acyrilics
ZACH WEINTRAUB - FILMMAKER
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ZACH WEINTRAUB - FILMMAKER
WUBA collaborator Vanessa Bell sat down with fillmmaker Zach Weintraub on the steps of the Abasto in the midst of this year's BAFICI to talk about his film "The International Sign for Choking", about a young American man returning to Buenos Aires in search of lost love.
TUNEYARDS - MUSICIAN
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TUNEYARDS - MUSICIAN
tUne-yArDs will be playing in Buenos Aires for the first time this Thursday (May 4th) at Niceto. Already known worldwide for her live sets, she uses loops, two mics, a ukelele and a sax duo to provide an unforgettable experience. Anyone lucky enough to have seen more than just a video of her live show knows what we mean. We are excited to finally be a witness when she plays this Thursday.
Extranjeros #3 - Gabi
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Extranjeros #3 - Gabi

Cooking for others is a total act of love, and Gabi Setién truly understands that. What was initially a simple desire to have a little bit of Mexico in Buenos Aires has turned Gabi into a motherly figure to all the hungry North American expats.

Lulacruza Releases Road Trip Documentary
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Lulacruza Releases Road Trip Documentary "Esperando el Tsunami"

Esperando el Tsunami is the fruit of a six week road trip through the diverse flora and fauna of Colombia with director Vincent Moon and musicians Alejandra Ortiz and Luis Maurette of the band Lulacruza. The film is an exploration of the sounds, people and images of modern day Colombia, a visual album of the ultimate road trip.

An Interview with Rolando Bruno, or How to be a Modern Sandro de America?
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An Interview with Rolando Bruno, or How to be a Modern Sandro de America?

Our grandmothers gasped at the sight of Eduardo Rudy, Oscar Casco and Rodolfo Bebán, and then the Gitano (the gypsy) arrived waving his rock n roll flag, with his larger than life sideburns and a swiveling pelvis inherited from Elvis. Today, when the leading men need nothing more than a pretty face and strong abdominals plastered on one billboard after another, we meet Rolando Bruno, a born seducer ripped out of the 1960s, who not only conquers women for his impeccable style but also for his great musical talent.

Moacir, For the Love of Music
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Moacir, For the Love of Music

Just in time for Carnaval season, Tomás Lipgot´s "Moacir" is a charming portrayal of one Brazilian-Argentine mans struggle to recover his life through his love for music. It opened recently in art theaters across the city.

Extranjeros #2 - Evy
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Extranjeros #2 - Evy

For our second edition of Extranjeros, we met up with Cleveland native Evy Duskey, who fell in love with the city, a boy and the charango all at once. We met up with Evy at the Lago de Regatas in Belgrano, where we talked about her opening up to a fusion of two musical worlds.

Skateboarding in Alpargatas: A Visit to the Republic of Mataderos
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Skateboarding in Alpargatas: A Visit to the Republic of Mataderos

On the corner of Avenida Directorio and Murguiondo a mural announces, “Republica de Mataderos – Bienvenidos.” Republic of Mataderos – Welcome.  This mural, for those entering the neighborhood from the east, beyond which lies the vast majority of Capital Federal, indicates to visitors that they are entering a place with an overwhelming sense of local pride, and that may, in fact, host some of the most vivid manifestations of historic and contemporary Argentine identity in the city.

Discovering the City Through a Lens
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Discovering the City Through a Lens

A few weeks back I was invited to tag along with Foto Ruta, a photographic tour through neighborhoods not normally visited by non-residents. That was all the information they gave me before beginning my adventure, the neighborhood I chose: Villa Crespo.

Diary of an Unsophisticated Girl at a Sophisticated Film Festival
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Diary of an Unsophisticated Girl at a Sophisticated Film Festival

Motivated by the sight of tanned surfers, a Joe Dante conference and the fresh ocean air, Fabi Feyt ventured south last month to catch the 26th edition of the Mar del Plata Film Festival. We asked her to keep a journal of her four day vacation, this is what she had to share.

 

Toto la Momposina, Queen of the Cumbia
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Toto la Momposina, Queen of the Cumbia

Toto La Momposina, queen of Colombian Cumbia and one of the strongest fountains of influence in Latin American music, will be returning to Buenos Aires this Tuesday the 6th to the Teatro Gran Rex.

 

Bomba Estereo Returns to Buenos Aires
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Bomba Estereo Returns to Buenos Aires

This Friday and Saturday, Bomba Estereo wraps up their 2011 World Tour at Club Niceto. Tickets may be hard to come by, but we´ve got the hook up. This week we will be raffling off 6 tickets to this Saturday's (11/26) show. More info within.