Latin American Baroque

Latin American Baroque is a vibrant and distinctive musical genre that emerged during the colonial period, blending European Baroque styles with indigenous and African influences. Characterized by its rich polyphony, intricate melodies, and diverse instrumentation, the genre often incorporates local rhythms and folk elements, creating a unique soundscape. Composers like Tomás de Torrejón y Velasco and Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla embodied this fusion through works that featured traditional European instruments alongside indigenous percussion and strings. Ensembles such as Conjunto Música Ficta de Buenos Aires continue to revive and perform these intricate compositions, capturing the historical and cultural richness of this era.

Vanitas vanitatum: Transience in 17th Century Italian Music

Gabriel Garrido

Album - 10 Tracks - Released November 7, 2025