The talented Argentine composer and pianist Diego Schissi has conquered the international music community after being crowned the winner of the 2024 Latin Grammy Awards in the Tango category. His masterpiece, Apiazolado , was the star of this victory: an album that reinterprets the music of the legendary Astor Piazzolla. from a fresh, personal and deeply contemporary perspective.
The Story Behind Apiazolado
The path to this milestone began in 2019, when Schissi received a special commission for the Piazzolla Festival at Konex in Buenos Aires. Daniel "Pipi" Piazzolla , the event's curator and Astor's grandson, proposed a challenge: to reimagine his grandfather's musical legacy. The result was a series of innovative arrangements that debuted live that same year and were later recorded on vinyl, CD and digital platforms under the El Club del Disco label.
With this production, the Diego Schissi Quintet pays homage to the genius of Piazzolla while displaying an original and powerful vision. The album fuses the soul of tango with contemporary structures, consolidating Schissi as one of the key figures in the evolution of contemporary tango.
International Recognition
The nomination and subsequent win at the Latin Grammy Awards confirm Apiazolado 's impact on the global music scene. The award celebrates Schissi's excellence as a composer and the impeccable quality of the quintet's performances. It also highlights the relevance of tango as an artistic language that continues to transcend borders, generations, and styles.
Available in physical and digital formats
Apiazolado is available on all digital platforms, in addition to physical editions on 180g vinyl and CD, ideal for music lovers and collectors. These editions represent El Club del Disco 's commitment to a meticulous production that enhances the sonic richness of this essential work of contemporary tango.
CD/Vinyl available at Club del Disco.
Join this celebration
Club del Disco invites all music fans to join this celebration of Argentine talent. You can purchase Apiazolado in our online store and enjoy a unique musical experience that connects the past, present, and future of tango.
Congratulations to Diego Schissi and his quintet for this historic achievement at the 2024 Latin Grammys!
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