Bandonegro & Andres Martorell
Biography Bandonegro & Andres Martorell
Bandonegro
is a world class tango orchestra, widely considered as the best European tango band of the younger generation, and rising stars of tango music. These Polish musicians won the hearts of listeners all over the world with their new outlook on tango, connecting tradition and modernity. Their unique musical ideas, passion and perfect sense of style have made they perform on the greatest festivals worldwide.
Their adventure began at the age of 15, winning the prestigious “Pif Castelfidardo” competition in Italy (Nuevo Tango category), a year later they recorded their debut album “Tango Nuevo by Astor Piazzolla”, which surprised polish well known musicologist, critic and music publicist:
“What musicality and maturity, at such a young age!”
Andrzej Chylewski
In 2016, the band appeared on the Polish music scene, combining Tango with elements of jazz and rock. This resulted in joint concerts with Edyta Górniak, Mieczysław Szcześniak, Andrzej Piaseczny and Maryla Rodowicz. In May 2016, they took part in the largest concert tour in Poland “Atmasfera Tour”, playing 16 concerts in the biggest concert halls troghout the country.
In December 2017, they released their following album “Tanchestron”, which resulted in the band’s intensive concert activity throughout Europe.
“Over the last year, four young Polish gentlemen have become one of the most popular bands, performing at major milongas and festivals all over Europe!”
Tangodanza Magazine (Germany)
They have performed many times during the leading international tango festivals in Poland and abroad, among others in Germany, Italy, France, Denmark, Sweden or Norway. They collaborated with tango stars: Nelson Pino, Roberto Siri, Nito & Elba Garcia, Facundo Piñero & Vanesa Villalba, Clarisa Aragone & Jonathan Saavedra, Los Totis and Maria Ines Bogado & Roberto Zuccarino.
In January and February 2019, the band took a concert tour in Argentinian Buenos Aires. The musicians aroused huge applause from their audience, performing in iconic clubs and during the prestigious Argentina Tango Salon festival. Famous tango legends and native Argentinians gathered in Salon Canning, La Viruta or Bilongon they could not withhold their admiration for the band’s sound:
“Unusual energy and unique sound. There are only four band members but they sound like a 10-person orchestra!”
Nito Garcia (legendary Argentine dancer)
