Cecilia Zabala (1975 – present)

Cecilia Zabala was born in Arengtina and is an Argentinia guitarist and singer and composer. She is currently one of the famous singers in Argentinia music. Her music influences are from Brazilian music, tango, Argentinian folklore and jazz. Her recordings define her as an “an original, deep and “feminine” song-writer.” She also is a great guitarris playing the 7 strings guitar that combines traditional, classical and pop influences. 

In 2003, she formed the band Las Morochas in Buenos Aires with musician Ianina Pietrantonio. In 2005, they released a recording of the works of Astor Piazzolla called Milonga sin Palabras. Sine 2006, she has played internationally with “Las Morochas” as well as a soloist artist in Germany, Switzerland and Spain. In 2008-2009, she was part of “International Guitar night,” created by guitarist Brian Gore. In this event, four internationally recognized guitarist play their own music as well as collaborations with each other. In addition to tours, Cecilia also gives classes on Argentinean music, songwriting and arrangements for guitar.

In 2007, she recorded her first solo called Aguaribay. In 2008, she released her second album called Pendiente. In 2010, she did her first U.S tour with performances in Boston, New York and New Orleans. She currently released her third album called “Presente Infinito.”

Discography:

Release Date                               CD                                                   Record Label/Other

2007	Aquaribay	Cecilia Zabala. Solo recording with special guests Juan Falu, Quique Sinesi and Silva Iriondo
2004	Halo De Luz	With the band Alvarezbala
2005	“Milonga sin palabras”	With the band “Las morochas”
2008	“Pendiente”	MDR. Solo album. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Osqui Amante between june and august 2008. Special guests included Marcelo Moguilevsky (bass clarinet), César Lerner (accordion), Luciano Dyzenchauz (double bass) and Rodrigo Quirós (percussion), among other instrument as soprano sax, violoncello and bassoon. Artistic production: Cecilia Zabala
2011	“Presente Infinito”	CD Baby

Bibliography:

MissionLocal.org (2012) Cecilia Zabala w/ Diana Gameros. Retrieved July 1,2012  from: http://missionlocal.org/2011/02/cecilia-zabala-w-diana-gameros/

JazzCds.co.uk  (2012) Biography of Las Morochas. Retrieved July 1,2012 from: http://www.jazzcds.co.uk/artist_id_943/biography_id_943

Cecilia Zabala (n.d) In Facebook (Fan page). Retrieved July 1, 2012 from http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cecilia-Zabala/39342608460?sk=info