Vargas

From the time Esquire first introduced America to the Varga Girl, in 1940, the name Vargas has been synonymous with pin-up and glamour art. In fact, the word "vargas" has actually been applied to almost every kind of pin-up subject - a fitting tribute to the most famous and prolific glamour artist of all time.

The new album by Portuguese composer António Pinho Vargas brings together two landmark works, performed live by Casa da Música’s resident ensembles. Six Portraits of Painwas one of the highlights of the venue’s inaugural programme in 2005, featuring the virtuoso cellist Anssi Karttunen as soloist alongside the Remix Ensemble, conducted by Frank Ollu. A deeply moving work, it draws inspiration from texts by Deleuze/Spinoza, Thomas Bernhard, Anna Akhmatova, Manuel Gusmão, and Paul Celan, each evoking different forms of existential suffering. Oscuro, on the other hand, stands as a testimony to more recent times, an era marked by tragedy and disfigurement, from the pandemic to the wars afflicting the world. It is performed by the Casa da Música Porto Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Pedro Neves. These historic recordings, captured live at the premiere performances, are now released in a carefully produced edition by Artway, reaffirming Pinho Vargas as a vital voice in contemporary European music.

The new album by composer António Pinho Vargas brings together two remarkable works, performed live by the resident groups of Casa da Música.

Pianist Carlos Vargas gives the public a rare glimpse into the depths of a musician’s soul with his intimate new solo album Souvenirs. It is a truly eclectic selection of pianistic gems, expertly collected across several centuries and countries, yet interconnected by profound virtuosity and sweeping romanticism.

This release, a live set recorded at Buddy Guy's Legends, is without question among the very finest offerings of live Chicago style guitar blues. Blues guitarist Larry McCray and harp man Sugar Blue make guest appearances on several songs.

Kate Vargas is an Albuquerque, NM born, New York based singer and songwriter whose lyrical themes extend from folk to supernatural.

This release is a live set recorded on December 1999 in Madrid. On listening to his recordings, you will note that his music is influenced by rock, funk, blues, some flamenco and Latino music.
Vargas is such a gifted artist and his band is excellent. You will not be disappointed if you go to the trouble of downloading this live appearance.