Celebrated Argentine tango vocalist Maria Volonte fills her songs with all the sultry passion of Buenos Aires. Deeply steeped in tango’s fearless embrace of love, passion and obsession, Volonte creates an intense emotional universe that has thrilled critics and audiences around the world. Winner of the Carlos Gardel Prize, a Latin Grammy nominee and member of the Tango Hall of Fame, Volonte has come a long way from her humble beginnings singing on the streets of Buenos Aires, but still performs each time as if it is her first and last.
Press Quotes:
“Volonte’s voice will leave you dreaming of your last – or next – Buenos Aires love affair.” – Jazz Latino magazine
“She’s got style, class and sass… Tango’s shimmering star!” — Global Rhythm magazine
Maria Volonte
Maria Volonte is an Argentine artist celebrated for the intense emotional
universe that fires her music. Her exquisite voice and the sensuality of
her stage presence create an artistic experience that has fascinated
critics and audiences around the world.
Winner of the Gardel Prize (Argentina’s Grammy award), a Latin
Grammy nominee and member of the Tango Hall of Fame, Maria is a singer and songwriter who takes the
music of Latin America to unexpected places by breaking musical
boundaries and honing a deeply personal approach.
As the Los Angeles Times wrote, “Volonte is a good example of an
artist who is respectful of her roots yet not afraid to go beyond musty
old formulas… Her musical concept is refreshingly broad.”
Maria performs around the world with her 5-piece Maria Volonte Tango Jazz Ensemble, her Maria Volonte Tango Passions Trio or in her solo show, “Maria Volonte: Intima.”