Miguel Vilanova, better known as **Don Vilanova Botafogo**, is a legendary Argentine blues guitarist born on February 7, 1956, in Buenos Aires. He began his career in the early 1970s and has worked with renowned artists like Pappo and Durazno de Gala. Under his previous stage name, Botafogo, he launched a solo career in 1995 and released four albums. Notably, he performed as support for iconic musicians such as BB King and Eric Clapton. For legal reasons, he changed his stage name from Botafogo to Don Vilanova in 2008. Don Vilanova has continued to produce vibrant music, including recent releases such as **Blues hasta que salga el sol** and **Serendipia**.
Throughout his career, Don Vilanova has been recognized for his contributions to Argentine music, receiving the Premio Konex in 2005 and being named a Personalidad Destacada en la Cultura Argentina in September 2023. His dedication to the blues genre has made him a celebrated figure both locally and internationally, embodying the passion and resilience that defines the blues style.
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