As much as popular Latin American music, these songs burst with gorgeous, heartbreaking melodies… the music is a distinct development Spanish styles, almost larger than life as it responds to works that carry a powerful feeling for place as well as the tragic emotions of failed love. The singers, deftly accompanied by Carmen Piazzini and warmly recorded, delivery with refinement and passion.

Here, a choice selection of Carlos Guastavino’s gem like songs are placed in the larger context of 20th-century Argentinian canciones, all sung to the manner born by Bernada and Marcos Fink. A delectable recital.