Los Amigos: Tangos & More

• Tracklisting

This extraordinary instrumental trio represents true art, merging the life and beauty of two 18th Century Russian instruments (the bayan and the balalaika) and the classical guitar. Many of the trio's pieces are influenced by Latin American and classical composers. The group performs at various cultural events as well as providing live and inspiring music to Argentine Tango dancers. Vladimir Sedykh, Balalaika: Winner of the International Music Festival in Kiev and well-known in the US as well as in Europe and Asia as the "golden balalaika player." Eugene Simon, Bayan: Winner of the International Music Festival in Germany and well-known throughout Germany, Holland and Russia. Gregory Nisnevich, Guitar and Tango instructor and performer: Winner of the International Classical Guitar Competition in Portland and the International Radio Competition. Well-known in the US, Russia, and parts of Europe and Argentina.