Album lore

Duratierra’s 2024 release A los amores - El folklórico Vol.1 on Quark Records presents eight tracks rooted in the rhythms of folklore argentino, candombe, and murga. Recorded with a close ear to traditional forms, the album gathers pieces like “Mudanza” and “Milonga de Despedida” that reveal the group’s detailed engagement with regional dance and song styles. The arrangements emphasize percussion and string interplay, evoking the social dance halls and street celebrations that inform their sound.The record’s modest presence—just over a thousand Last.fm scrobbles—belies its careful craftsmanship and local resonance. Tracks such as “A Los Amores” and “Te miré por vez primera” offer a textured portrait of contemporary Argentine folk practices, where murga’s call-and-response energy meets the steady pulse of candombe drums. Quark Records’ imprint here signals a commitment to preserving and reanimating these lineages with fidelity and respect.

Album lore

Duratierra’s 2024 release A los amores - El folklórico Vol.1 on Quark Records presents eight tracks rooted in the rhythms of folklore argentino, candombe, and murga. Recorded with a close ear to traditional forms, the album gathers pieces like “Mudanza” and “Milonga de Despedida” that reveal the group’s detailed engagement with regional dance and song styles. The arrangements emphasize percussion and string interplay, evoking the social dance halls and street celebrations that inform their sound.The record’s modest presence—just over a thousand Last.fm scrobbles—belies its careful craftsmanship and local resonance. Tracks such as “A Los Amores” and “Te miré por vez primera” offer a textured portrait of contemporary Argentine folk practices, where murga’s call-and-response energy meets the steady pulse of candombe drums. Quark Records’ imprint here signals a commitment to preserving and reanimating these lineages with fidelity and respect.