Los Pinguos join artUNite Event
Los Pinguos play a special set for artUnite event November 19, 7-9 PM
Los Pinguos have graciously donated a musical set to our November 19th event! Thanks guys.
Los Pinguos came to the United States from Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a mixture of Latin rhythms, reggae, rumba flamenca and rock. The sound of the band has claimed fans worldwide. The story began in 1999 when Adrián Buono, Enzo Buono, José Agote, Juan Manzur and Juan Manuel Leguizamón (later joined by bassist Santiago Lee) formed the band. In early 2001, Los Pinguos arrived in the City of Los Angeles and began playing on the street (3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica) and local bars. Shortly, they participated in a new television show, “The Next Big Star,” hosted and produced by Ed McMahon from “Star Search.” Los Pinguos won the contest and received the grand prize. Since then, they have recorded many albums and have appeared on three of the famous Putumayo World Music compilation albums. Los Pinguos have performed worldwide in places such as India, Bali, The Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, Italy, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada, and throughout the United States. The band participated in the award-winning documentary on street musicians Playing For Change and continue to play and support the Playing For Change organization. They’ve played with such acts as Plácido Domingo, Paul Anka, Taj Mahal, The Skatalites, The Neville Brothers, Pablo Montero, Ozomatli, Cigala and Charly García. Currently, Los Pinguos are supporting their newest release - Hummingbird, on the Playing For Change label.
