Montreal based Latin fusion ensemble, El Balcón, is a collective
that composes and arranges as one. They came together with a
common love for traditional music from around the world and a
desire to explore new possibilities in acoustic sound and groove.
This prolific group began by making creative arrangements of tra-
ditional tunes from Mexico, where lead singer Valeria Del Marre
comes from. They have evolved to composing strictly original and
innovative music that still keeps the acoustic spirit of the traditional
music that inspires them.
Mexican folk instruments like the Jarana, Reguinto and “La Tarima”
(Polyrhythm foot board for traditional rhythmic dancing) blend with
microtonal melodies of the east on the violin and oud. All grounded
with the earthy touch of an upright bass and an array of master-
ful percussion including cajon, riqq, pandero, and Kijada del Burro
(donkey jaw bone).
Their heavily danceable yet unusual rhythms set the stage for the
two singers that never sing a song the same twice. To see El Bal-
con live is to see a band of best friends. This familial connection
comes through on stage where their love of creating and playing
together shows in their fiery performances. Watch for El Balcón
this year as they release their all original 4th album and tour Eu-
rope and Mexico.
You may also like the following events from The Coda:
- This Saturday, 28th June, 12:00 pm, Performance 101- 5 Week Course in Victoria
- Next Tuesday, 1st July, 09:00 pm, Entangados #BigTinyTour in Victoria
- Next Thursday, 3rd July, 06:00 pm, Singer Songwriter Showcase- Felicia Harding, Marina Avros, Robbie Turnbull in Victoria
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