ARTIST: Los Pinguos
TITLE: Serenata
LABEL: Pinguos Music
GENRE: Latin
BITRATE: 193kbps avg
PLAYTIME: 0h 37min total
RELEASE DATE: 2003-00-00
RIP DATE: 2007-03-13
TRACK LIST
1. Esperanza 4:16
2. El Amor Se Va 3:33
3. Por Las Calles De Havana 3:09
4. Gitanita 3:32
5. Tequilita 4:22
6. Portezuelo 2:38
7. Preludio De Un Beso 3:09
8. Flor Bahia 3:22
9. Fica 3:35
10.El Rio 3:01
11.Caminero 3:19
RELEASE NOTES
Los Pinguos came to the US from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a
mixture of Latin rhythms, performed with Spanish guitars, a Cuban Tres, Peruvian
caj≤n (box-drum) and harmonizing vocals. Vivacious and infectious, the sound of
Los Pinguos has claimed fans worldwide, from their hometown to the streets of
Los Angeles.
The story began in 1999 when Adrißn Buono, JosΘ Agote, Juan Manzur and Juan
Manuel Leguizam≤n formed the band to play in clubs, bars, and private parties
throughout Buenos Aires. Their exciting, passionate live shows garnered a
devoted fan base, inspiring the talented ensemble to pursue global attention.
So they packed their bags and headed north to the Californian shores. Newly
arrived to the City of Angels in early 2001, Los Pinguos began playing at local
bars such as The Latin Lounge, The Knitting Factory, Key Club, Temple Bar &
Little Temple. As their popularity grew, they were invited to perform at the
end-of-season party for the hit FOX show ôDharma & Gregö.
It was when they started to perform for the crowds at Santa MonicaÆs 3rd Street
Promenade that the band realized their potential to reach a wide and diverse
audience. While performing, they were spotted by a talent scout who urged them
to audition for a new television show, ôThe Next Big Starö, hosted and produced
by Ed McMahon of ôStar Searchö fame. In spite of fierce competition from more
seasoned groups, and being the only Latin band to perform, Los Pinguos won the
audience vote and rightly claimed the Grand Prize.
Since then, they have signed a publishing deal with Latin music heavyweight
Peermusic (Juanes, David Foster), recorded three new albums û"Camino Bueno"
(2002), "Serenata" (2003) & ôLive In Los Angelesö (2005) a live double CD on
Kufala Records, and played with such acts as Ozomatli, Yerba Buena, Charlie Zaa
& Pablo Montero at the Wiltern Theatre, Paul Anka & Plßcido Domingo at the Music
Center of Los Angeles, Charly Garcia and famed Argentinean rockers Bersuit
Vergarabat.
Most recently they appeared at the 2005 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL with female
songstress Suzanne Vega. Los PinguosÆ music has appeared in TV shows such as
"The Shield", "The L Word", and is featured in the Antonio Banderas & Emma
Thompson film "Imagining Argentina".