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“Vocalist and upright bassist Cande Buasso and keyboardist Paulo Carrizo are from San Juan, Argentina, a very small town nestled by the Andes close to Chile. I like to imagine that the secluded location contributes to the magic and nuance of the very personal musical language the two have developed since forming the duo in 2017.”
When initially released in 2017, “Barro Tal Vez” was an instant hit. It was the first time that Cande y Paulo – one of the most captivating musical couples we’ve seen in years – appeared together. The song was so successful, it earned them a deal with
Cande y Paulo perform a Tiny Desk (home) concert. Image: NPR
The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music s Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It s the same spirit stripped-down sets, an intimate setting just a different space.
I m a little envious of those of you about to press play on this Tiny Desk (home) concert. The first time I heard this Argentine duo was love at first sight.
Vocalist and upright bassist Cande Buasso and keyboardist Paulo Carrizo are from San Jose, Argentina, a very small town on the Uruguay River that separates Argentina and Uruguay. I like to imagine that the secluded location contributes to the magic and nuance of the very personal musical language the two have developed since forming the duo in 2017.
Moody blues at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival, plus May’s best classical, opera and jazz
4/5
This year’s Festival ran online, thanks to the musicians who performed streamed sets for free. It wasn’t perfect, but it had plenty of soul
3 May 2021 • 2:10pm
Lara Jones s set, writes Ivan Hewett, was a moody highlight of the Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Credit: Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Cheltenham Jazz Festival
★★★★☆
“Let’s hear some noise for my excellent band!” said saxophonist Soweto Kinch during one of his two filmed sets for Cheltenham Jazz Festival, before introducing the other musicians. There was an inevitable silence. “Well, I can’t hear you, but I can feel you,” he added ironically. It was a vivid reminder that without an audience a jazz gig is only half-alive.