[Hear The Curator Mixtape here]
Every month we get the pleasure of a new Curator Mixtape, a playlist compiled by one of our curator communities from around the world. This month comes to us from the team in La Plata, Argentina, the vibrant university city and capital of the Buenos Aires Province, where a diverse collective of music lovers has been hosting shows for six years. Dreamy bossa nova, laid-back rock— hear the full playlist below, and learn a little more about the LA Plata team.
Sofar: Name and Location?
La Plata Team: We are Sofar La Plata, a team made up 100% by volunteers. We have a stable team of ten people learning to carry out this project collaboratively, relying on our families, friends and new friends we make on the way. Our team is pretty diverse. On the crew you can find an engineer, a graphic designer, a computer scientist, or even a pizza master. What brings us together is the love for music, [and] the desire to create the atmosphere to gather and share with people who appreciate music and art as much as we do.
What drew you to curating shows?
From Ale (Camera, edition & city leader): The main thing for us is to merge. Create a space where mystery and surprise create an atmosphere without preconceptions and conditionings. Where the artist, team, host, and public come with an open mind to enjoy and connect with the present moment and the sound.
Sofar La Plata, photo by Sofar teamWhat’s your favorite thing to do in your city?
From Fede M (Camara and edition staff, team’s chef): La Plata is a university city. Due to that there are many houses that work as cultural centers where you could always find art performances of any kind. I like to go out on the weekends and discover new places, find some music gigs or different kinds of art expressions. Also, walks in nature reserves or sailing on the river.
What’s something special about your city only locals might know?
From R// Nico G (camera & edition staff, DOP, celuloid’s fan): La Plata is the capital of Buenos Aires state, is recognized for its numbered streets, green spaces located all over the city, futbol teams, universities, and also by its layout— the whole city is also known as “Diagonals’ city.” But its cultural importance is also recognized for being the cradle of many well-known artists, either by birth or by academic training. Some of these are Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota and Virus (musical bands), Edgardo Antonio Vigo (visual artist), Emilio Pettoruti (Painter) or Raymundo Gleyzer (Filmmaker).
Listen to the Curator Mixtape here:
