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Friday, March 6, 2026

Song of the week: Los Gatos

Los Gatos is a 1960's Argentine rock band that originated in our neighboring city, Rosario. Although they were only an active band, excluding their 2007 reunion tour, for a mere 3 years, their music was an...

Cai Guo-Quiang in Buenos Aires: Create Nothing, Destroy Nothing

This weekend´s firework exhibit by Cai Guo-Quiang in La Boca was a success to say the least.  The streets were packed to the brim with spectators and you were at any given moment shoulder...

Obama in Buenos Aires, Argentina March 23rd – 24th

United States President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, recently visited Argentina! Even though their visit was very short, their agendas were full of activities. Arriving from Cuba, Obama met with President Mauricio Macri...

Weekend Highlights: March 6-8

La Avenida Corrientes! Located in downtown CABA, Corrientes is one of the most popular and interactive areas in the city in terms of nightlife. Named after one of the northernmost provinces along Argentina's border with...

BAFICI 2018: Mente’s Top Picks for Independent Argentine Film

Whether you are studying abroad in Buenos Aires, living here, or just passing through the city as a tourist, BAFICI is a festival that shouldn't be missed. The 20th Buenos Aires International Festival of...

Song of the week: Astor Piazzola

Astor Piazzolla is  an Argentine tango composer and bandoneon extraordinairre who was born in Mar de Plata in 1921.  His parents were Italian immigrants and due to their pursue for work, his youth was split...

Song of the Week: Juana Molina

Get your weekly fill of Buenos Aires born music! Juana Molina is a Buenos Aires born musician who got her start on a sketch comedy show called Juana y Sus Hermanas.    Daughter of Tango...

Song of the week: Rodrigo

Cuarteto or Cuartetazo is a rhythm that was born in Córdoba, Argentina. It got its name for its traditional composition of four instruments: violin, piano, accordion, and bass. It is characterized by its fast...