{"id":3377,"date":"2015-05-18T21:02:33","date_gmt":"2015-05-18T21:02:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/?p=3377"},"modified":"2026-10-08T15:33:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T15:33:12","slug":"song-of-the-week-oscar-aleman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/song-of-the-week-oscar-aleman\/","title":{"rendered":"Oscar Alem\u00e1n: Argentine Jazz Guitar & Swing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oscar Alem\u00e1n\u2019s guitar offers an entry into Argentine jazz beyond the familiar tango-and-rock picture. His career connects northern Argentina, Buenos Aires and an international musical world.<\/p>

Context for the Recording<\/h2>

Born in Chaco, Alem\u00e1n developed a career that included Europe and work with Josephine Baker. His return to Argentina led to further performing and recording. Rather than using a string of famous acquaintances as the whole biography, begin with the guitar itself.<\/p>

What to Listen For<\/h2>

Listen to the rhythmic placement of a phrase, the space between notes and the way a melody changes during improvisation. If the recording is instrumental, describe the pulse and interaction rather than searching for a chorus to translate.<\/p>

The Featured Recording<\/h2>

The original Mente feature\u2019s media are retained below. A recording illustrates a musical moment; it does not promise that the artist is currently performing in Buenos Aires.<\/p>\n

Images & Media from the Original Feature<\/h2>

These original images and recordings accompany the feature. Historical screenshots and event photographs do not establish current prices or schedules.<\/p>\n\"\"\n\n