FUEYERÍAS
PABLO JAURENA
FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION GRAMMY®
Fueyerías, by Argentine musician, composer, and producer Pablo Jaurena, is a recording project that brings together 31 bandoneon players from five countries, representing different generations, traditions, and musical styles.
Recorded across Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Tokyo, Paris, Madrid, and Medellín, the album combines the rediscovery of historical works, new compositions, and original arrangements, offering a journey through the expressive diversity and contemporary possibilities of the bandoneon.
Nominated for a 2026 Latin GRAMMY® in the Best Tango Album category, Fueyerías stands as an exceptional musical document and a collective celebration of an instrument whose identity transcends geographical and stylistic boundaries.
The album establishes a dialogue between tradition and innovation, guided by a central artistic conviction: a profound understanding of musical roots is also a way of carrying them into new sonic territories.
Field:
Latin, Global, Reggae & New Age, Ambient, or Chant
Category:
Global Music
Album:
Fueyerías
Artist:
Pablo Jaurena
FUEYERÍAS
Pablo Jaurena is one of the most versatile and distinguished Argentine musicians of his generation, with a career that encompasses performance, composition, arranging, and musical direction within contemporary tango.
His artistic work spans a wide range of musical settings, from solo bandoneon and chamber ensembles to traditional tango orchestras and large symphonic ensembles. As a conductor and leader of his own projects, he brings a musical vision that combines a profound understanding of tradition with the exploration of new musical languages and expressive possibilities.
His work as a composer and arranger has reached beyond Argentina, leading to collaborations with performers, ensembles, and conductors from around the world. Alongside his artistic career, he is deeply committed to music education and outreach, contributing to the preservation, renewal, and international recognition of tango and the bandoneon.
A two-time Latin GRAMMY® nominee, Pablo Jaurena further establishes with Fueyerías a career dedicated to expanding the artistic horizons of the bandoneon, fostering an ongoing dialogue between Argentina’s musical heritage and contemporary creation.
TEASER
“A monumental work devoted entirely to the bandoneon.”
Sounds and colors
(Estados Unidos)
“Fueyerías is a monumental work that deserves to be celebrated and listened to with reverence.”
Songlines
(Reino Unido)
“A historic milestone for tango and Argentina’s musical heritage.”
Buenos Aires Herald
(Buenos Aires, Argentina)
“Fueyerías: an album of bandoneon ensembles, (…) featuring recordings by more than 30 outstanding musicians from five countries across three continents.”
Revista Ñ
(Buenos Aires, Argentina)
“Jaurena and his colleagues bring their mentors’ musical experiences back to life (…), explore new arrangements, and even create new compositions.”
Página 12
(Buenos Aires, Argentina)
“Fueyerías is an album featuring more than a dozen compositions, bringing together 31 bandoneonists from different generations.”
La Nación
(Buenos Aires, Argentina)
VIDEOS
LOCA BOHEMIA (Francisco De Caro)
Arrangement: Roberto Pansera
Transcription from Manuscripts: Pablo Jaurena
Description
This arrangement was written for a televised tribute to Astor Piazzolla on Juan Alberto Badía’s program in 1986. On that occasion, Daniel Binelli performed alongside Leopoldo Federico, Dino Saluzzi, and Rodolfo Mederos, with Piazzolla himself in attendance. This version recreates an original improvisational section that could not be performed during the television broadcast. It marks the first studio recording featuring all four musicians performing together live.
Guests
Bandoneones:
Daniel Binelli
Santiago Segret
Daniel Ruggiero
Credits
VIDEO
Direction, Camera, Editing: Yael Szmulewicz
Cinematography, Camera: Tan Kurttekin
Color Grading: Lucila Kesselman
AUDIO
Recorded on June 3, 2024, at Doctor F. Estudio, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Recording and Mixing Engineer: Florencio Justo
Audio Editing: Sebastián Palacios — Islandia Estudio, Córdoba, Argentina.
Mastering: Oscar Autie — El Cerrito Records, California, USA.
FLORES NEGRAS (Francisco De Caro)
Arrangement: Leopoldo Federico
Adaptation: Pablo Jaurena
Description
This arrangement was performed by Leopoldo Federico alongside Horacio Cabarcos, Ryota Komatsu, Satoshi Kitamura, and Jun Hayakawa during Federico’s final tour of Japan in 2003. This is its first studio recording.
Guests
Bandoneones:
Ryota Komatsu
Satoshi Kitamura
Jun Hayakawa
Takatoki Suzuki
Double bass:
H. Cabarcos
Credits
AUDIO
Recorded on November 5, 2025, at Tsubasa Studio, Tokyo, Japan.
Lead Recording Engineer: Yuki Mizutani (Craques 11)
Assistant Recording Engineer: Misaki Masuda (TSUBASA Studio)
Sixth Bandoneon: Recorded by Pablo Jaurena at Islandia Estudio, Córdoba, Argentina.
Recording Engineer: Sebastián Palacios
Double Bass: Recorded on December 12, 2025, at Doctor F. Estudio, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Recording Engineer: Florencio Justo
Audio Editing: Sebastián Palacios — Islandia Estudio, Córdoba, Argentina.
Mixing: Florencio Justo — Doctor F. Estudio, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Mastering: Oscar Autie — El Cerrito Records, California, USA.
Direction, Camera, Editing: Yael Szmulewicz
Cinematography, Camera: Tan Kurttekin
Production Assistant in Tokyo: Rodrigo Hideki
Color Grading: Lucila Kesselman
Hideto Nishimura
Masayo Tanimoto
PaPiTa MuSiCa
Original Concept and General Production: Pablo Jaurena
Music Production: Pablo Jaurena / Ignacio Varchausky
Artistic Production: Pablo Jaurena / Federico Guevara Olguín
Audiovisual Production: Yael Szmulewicz / Tan Kurttekin
Executive Production: Pablo Jaurena
Horacio Cabarcos, Hideto Nishimura, Masayo Tanimoto, PaPiTa MuSiCa, Zoraida and Gary Payne, Ryota Komatsu, Satoshi Kitamura, Takatoki Suzuki, Jun Hayakawa, Sony Music Japan.
Ryota Komatsu appears courtesy of Sony Music Japan.
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CANARO EN PARIS (Juan Caldarella / Alejandro Scarpino)
Arrangement: Julián Plaza
Transcription: Pablo Jaurena
Description
This arrangement was originally recorded by Victor Lavallén alongside Osvaldo Ruggiero, Julián Plaza, Arturo Penón, and Alcides Rossi on Osvaldo Pugliese’s 1966 album El Tango se llama Osvaldo Pugliese.
Guests
Bandoneones:
Victor Lavallén
Ramiro Boero
Camilo Ferrero
Double bass:
Ignacio Varchausky
Credits
VIDEO
Direction, Camera, Editing: Yael Szmulewicz
Cinematography, Camera: Tan Kurttekin
Gaffer: Ricardo Romero
Color Grading: Lucila Kesselman
AUDIO
Recorded on June 4, 2024, at Doctor F. Estudio, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Recording and Mixing Engineer: Florencio Justo
Audio Editing: Sebastián Palacios — Islandia Estudio, Córdoba, Argentina.
Mastering: Oscar Autie — El Cerrito Records, California, USA.
Filmed at Baltazar Estol’s workshop.
All bandoneons used in this recording and filming were ESTOL instruments, made in Argentina.
PAISAJE CAFETERO (Pablo Jaurena)
Arrangement: Pablo Jaurena
Description
This piece draws inspiration from Colombian bambuco and Argentine folk rhythms. It is a humble tribute and expression of gratitude to Colombia for all the wonderful friends and experiences it has brought into my life.
Guests
Bandoneones:
Giovanni Parra
Marco Blandón
Credits
VIDEO
Direction, Camera, Editing: Yael Szmulewicz
Cinematography, Camera, Editing: Tan Kurttekin
Camera and General Assistance: Pablo Mier
Location Sound and General Assistance: Diego Molina
Color Grading: Lucila Kesselman
Filmed at Casa Museo Débora Arango Pérez “Casablanca”, Envigado, Colombia.
Recorded on January 13, 2025, at Wire Music Estudio, Medellín, Colombia.
Recording Engineer: Fabián Ramirez
Audio Editing: Sebastián Palacios — Islandia Estudio, Córdoba, Argentina.
Mixing: Florencio Justo — Doctor F. Estudio, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Mastering: Oscar Autie — El Cerrito Records, California, USA.
Viviana Jaramillo
Marco Blandón, Giovanni Parra, Viviana Jaramillo, Julio Cesar Sierra, Pablo Mier, Diego Molina, Casa Museo Débora Arango Pérez “Casablanca” (Envigado, Colombia).
MILONGUERO VIEJO (Carlos Di Sarli)
Arrangement: Claudio Constantini
Description
Guests
Bandoneón:
Claudio Constantini
Credits
VIDEO
Direction and Editing: Yael Szmulewicz
Cinematography, Camera: Julián Dabien
Color Grading: Lucila Kesselman
Filmed at Estudio Camaleón, Madrid, Spain.
Recorded on July 24, 2024, at Camaleón Music Studio, Madrid, Spain.
Recording Engineer: Diego Román
Audio Editing: Sebastián Palacios — Islandia Estudio, Córdoba, Argentina.
Mixing: Florencio Justo — Doctor F. Estudio, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Mastering: Oscar Autie — El Cerrito Records, California, USA.
Claudio Constantini, Julián Dabien.
UN DIOS HECHO CENIZAS (Rodolfo Mederos)
Arrangement: Rodolfo Mederos
Description
Guests
Bandoneones:
Rodolfo Mederos
Sofia Calvet
Franco Bruschini
Credits
VIDEO
Direction, Camera, Editing: Yael Szmulewicz
Cinematography, Camera: Virginia Rojas
Head of Production: Gabriel Díaz Córdova
Color Grading: Lucila Kesselman
Filmed at Rodolfo Mederos’ Studio, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Recorded on April 23, 2025, at Doctor F. Estudio, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Recording and Mixing Engineer: Florencio Justo
Audio Editing: Sebastián Palacios — Islandia Estudio, Córdoba, Argentina.
Mastering: Oscar Autie — El Cerrito Records, California, USA.
Special thanks to Rodolfo Mederos for writing this arrangement specifically for the album FUEYERÍAS.
We also extend our gratitude to Pampa Mederos, Sofía Calvet, Franco Bruschini, Sergio Cabrera, and Ala Norte Digital S.R.L.
QUEJAS DE BANDONEÓN (Juan de Dios Filiberto)
Arrangement: Arturo Penón
Transcription: Lysandre Donoso
Description
This arrangement was originally recorded by Lisandro Adrover alongside Arturo Penón, Daniel Binelli, Alejandro Previgniano, and Domingo Diani on Osvaldo Pugliese’s 1979 album Mato y voy.
Guests
Bandoneones:
Lisandro Adrover
Fabrizio Colombo
Lysandre Donoso
Carmela Delgado
Double bass:
Lucas Eubel Frontini
Credits
VIDEO
Direction and Editing: Yael Szmulewicz
Cinematography and Camera: Alejandro Rumolino
Camera: Alessandro Mosalini
Camera in Buenos Aires: Yael Szmulewicz / Tan Kurttekin
Color Grading: Lucila Kesselman
Filmed at the Edgar Varèse Conservatory Auditorium, Gennevilliers, France.
Recorded on July 18, 2024, at the Edgar Varèse Conservatory, Gennevilliers, France.
Recording Engineer: Jean-Baptiste Brunhes
Lisandro Adrover’s Solo: Recorded on September 21, 2024, at Doctor F. Estudio, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Solo Recording Engineer: Florencio Justo
Audio Editing: Sebastián Palacios — Islandia Estudio, Córdoba, Argentina.
Mixing: Florencio Justo — Doctor F. Estudio, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Mastering: Oscar Autie — El Cerrito Records, San Francisco, California, USA.
Juanjo Mosalini
Lisandro Adrover, Lysandre Donoso, Fabrizio Colombo, Carmela Delgado, Lucas Eubel Frontini, Juanjo Mosalini, Alejandro Rumolino, Alessandro Mosalini, Jean-Baptiste Brunhes, Edgar Varèse Conservatory (Gennevilliers).
REPERTOIRE AND CREDITS
CANARO EN PARIS
Canaro en París (Juan Caldarella – Alejandro Scarpino)
Arrangement: Julián Plaza / Transcription: Pablo Jaurena
Bandoneons: Victor Lavallén, Ramiro Boero, Camilo Ferrero, Pablo Jaurena
Double Bass: Ignacio Varchausky
Recorded on June 4, 2024, at Doctor F. Estudio, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Recording Engineer: Florencio Justo.
LOMÉ
Lomé (Juanjo Mosalini)
Arrangement: Juanjo Mosalini
Recorded on July 17, 2024, at the Edgar Varèse Conservatory, Gennevilliers, France.
Recording Engineer: Jean-Baptiste Brunhes.
CHE, BUENOS AIRES
Che, Buenos Aires (Raúl Garello)
Arrangement: Néstor Marconi
Bandoneons: Néstor Marconi, Ayelen Pais, Natsuki Nishihara, Pablo Jaurena
Recorded on November 4, 2024, at Doctor F. Estudio, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Recording Engineer: Florencio Justo.
FLORES NEGRAS
Flores negras (Francisco De Caro)
Arrangement: Leopoldo Federico / Adaptation: Pablo Jaurena
Bandoneons: Ryota Komatsu, Satoshi Kitamura, Takatoki Suzuki, Jun Hayakawa, Pablo Jaurena
Double Bass: Horacio Cabarcos
Recorded on November 5, 2025, at Tsubasa Studios, Tokyo, Japan.
Lead Recording Engineer: Yuki Mizutani (Craques 11)
Assistant Recording Engineer: Misaki Masuda (TSUBASA Studio)
Sixth Bandoneon: Recorded by Pablo Jaurena at Islandia Estudio, Córdoba, Argentina.
Recording Engineer: Sebastián Palacios
Double Bass: Recorded on December 12, 2025, at Doctor F. Estudio, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Recording Engineer: Florencio Justo.
BEFORE THE CURTAINS
Before the Curtains (Prelude) (Juan Pablo Jofré Romarión)
Arrangement: JP Jofre
Bandoneons: JP Jofre, Pablo Jaurena
Recorded on November 5, 2025, at Tsubasa Studios, Tokyo, Japan.
Lead Recording Engineer: Yuki Mizutani (Craques 11)
Assistant Recording Engineer: Misaki Masuda (TSUBASA Studio).
LOCA BOHEMIA
Loca bohemia (Francisco De Caro)
Arrangement: Roberto Pansera / Copying and Transcription: Pablo Jaurena
Bandoneons: Daniel Binelli, Santiago Segret, Daniel Ruggiero, Pablo Jaurena
Recorded on June 3, 2024, at Doctor F. Estudio, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Recording Engineer: Florencio Justo.
MILONGUERO VIEJO
Milonguero viejo (Carlos Di Sarli)
Arrangement: Claudio Constantini
Bandoneons: Claudio Constantini, Pablo Jaurena
Recorded on July 24, 2024, at Camaleón Studio, Madrid, Spain.
Recording Engineer: Diego Román.
UN DIOS HECHO CENIZAS
Un Dios hecho cenizas (Rodolfo Mederos)
Arrangement: Rodolfo Mederos
Bandoneons: Rodolfo Mederos, Sofia Calvet, Alejandro Bruschini, Pablo Jaurena
Recorded on April 23, 2025, at Doctor F. Estudio, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Recording Engineer: Florencio Justo.
PAISAJE CAFETERO
Paisaje cafetero (Pablo Jaurena)
Arrangement: Pablo Jaurena
Bandoneons: Giovanni Parra, Marco Blandón, Pablo Jaurena
Recorded on January 13, 2025, at Wire Music Studio, Medellín, Colombia.
Recording Engineer: Fabián Ramirez.
QUEJAS DE BANDONEÓN
Quejas de bandoneón (Juan de Dios Filiberto)
Arrangement: Arturo Penón / Transcription: Lysandre Donoso
Bandoneons: Lisandro Adrover, Fabrizio Colombo, Lysandre Donoso, Carmela Delgado, Pablo Jaurena
Double Bass: Lucas Eubel Frontini
Recorded on July 18, 2024, at the Edgar Varèse Conservatory, Gennevilliers, France.
Recording Engineer: Jean-Baptiste Brunhes
Lisandro Adrover’s Solo: Recorded on September 21, 2024, at Doctor F. Estudio, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Recording Engineer: Florencio Justo.
FRESCO DE MAÑANA
Fresco de mañana (Pablo Jaurena – Damián Torres)
Arrangement: Damián Torres
Bandoneons: Damián Torres, Pablo Jaurena
Recorded on October 18, 2024, at Desdémona Studio, Córdoba, Argentina.
Recording Engineers: Sebastián and Martín Bergallo.
RESPONSO
Responso (Anibal Troilo)
Arrangement: Néstor Marconi
Bandoneons: Gaspar Tatián, Astor Cuquejo, Felipe Etkin, Pablo Jaurena
Recorded on October 18, 2024, at Desdémona Studio, Córdoba, Argentina.
Recording Engineers: Sebastián and Martín Bergallo.
ABANDONO
Abandono (Pedro Maffia – Homero Manzi)
Arrangement: Julio Pane
Bandoneons: Leandro “Yoyo” Pane, Pablo Jaurena
Recorded on April 23, 2025, at Doctor F. Estudio, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Recording Engineer: Florencio Justo.
Original Concept and Executive Production:
Pablo Jaurena
Music Production:
Pablo Jaurena
Ignacio Varchausky
Artistic Direction:
Pablo Jaurena
Federico Guevara Olguín
Graphic Design:
Avilasoto Group
Audiovisual Production:
Yael Szmulewicz
Tan Kurttekin
Pro Tools Editing:
Sebastián Palacios — Islandia Estudio, Córdoba, Argentina, on all tracks except Lomè, edited by Juanjo Mosalini, and Recuerdos de Bohemia, edited by Florencio Justo.
Mixing:
Florencio Justo — Doctor F. Estudio
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mastering:
Oscar Autie — El Cerrito Records
California, USA
Record Label:
iNB Música
Press & Public Relations (Argentina):
Marta Del Pino