Based in Buenos Aires, Guanaco Trio consists of three young musicians, from three different continents, performing Argentinian instrumental music. Formed by Laura Urteaga (violin), Owen Salomé (bandoneón) and Benjamín Aedo (guitar), the trio perform a compelling repertoire of original compositions and interpretations of both traditional and contemporary Argentine folkloric music.
The project commenced in 2020. Having met one another studying in the Bachelor of Argentine Music at the National University of San Martín in Buenos Aires, the trio was formed from a mutual love of the music of Argentina, a desire to create a unique interpretation of the style, and the need to make musical connections during the difficult period of worldwide quarantine.
In December of 2021 the group was awarded a grant by the Argentine National Arts Fund (INAMU) to record their first album under the mentorship of the Pianist/Composer/Producer Andrés Pilar. The recording took place in April of 2022 at the emblematic ION studios in Buenos Aires. “Bajo un mismo cielo” was released by Shagrada Medra in February 2023.
The trio has performed in various theatres in the City of Buenos Aires, as well as in the rest of Argentina. They have also performed in Spain/Catalunya, France (Tarbes en Tango), and Slovakia (World-Music Bratislava).
Owen Salomé
Owen is a composer, bandoneonist and woodwind instrument specialist born in Australia. Following formal study in classical composition, Owen has developed a unique voice as a composer working in Argentine tango and folkoric music, as well as other latin-American and contemporary music styles. His 2023 tour and subsequent recording, De Dos Mundos (From Two Worlds) as guest composer and soloist with the Brisbane Tango Orchestra was highly critically acclaimed. Since 2018 Owen has based himself in Buenos Aires, where he performs with numerous musical projects.
www.owensalome.com
Laura Urteaga
Catalan-Argentine Violinist and educator Laura Urteaga began her study of the violin at age 6. Educated as a classical violinist, her recent musical activity has focused on an investigation of the popular and traditional music of Argentina and Latin-America. Currently based in the Argentine city of Paraná, she performs with the Symphonic Orchestra of the state of Entre Rios and is a member of diverse musical projects performing both traditional folk and modern folkloric-fusion. She has performed with musicians including Carlos Aguirre, Sebastian Macchi, Flor Bobadilla Oliva, Abel Tesioriere, Matias Arriazu, among many others.
Benjamín Aedo
Born into a musical family, the Chilean guitarist and composer Benjamín Aedo began his carreer at 12 years of age. Fascinated by a variety of musical styles, Benjamín has undertaken intensive study in both classical and popular music styles. Since 2019 he lives in the Argentine city of Paraná, where he dedicates his time to composing and investigating latin-American music in various ensembles and as a soloist.
