Tango de Nácar is a quintet born from the collaboration of five of the most outstanding musicians in today’s tango scene.

Far beyond a traditional quintet, this ensemble represents a convergence of legacies: decades of experience, personal styles, and musical philosophies woven together to create something deeply new. Like nacre, formed layer by layer over time, Tango de Nácar is a sonic reflection of tango’s history and its ongoing evolution.

Drawing inspiration from the great masters of all times — Pugliese, Piazzolla, Troilo, Gobbi, Salgán, among others — and reimagining their works through original arrangements, the group explores the boundaries of tango and lets them dissolve naturally into other contemporary musical languages.
The result is not a rupture, but a deepening: a dialogue between eras, styles, and identities.

Tango de Nácar is more than a project. It is a luminous offering: a tribute to tango roots, reimagined by this amazing tango musicians.

The ensemble recorded their debut EP album, “Retratos,” released in July 2024, featuring original arrangements that combine sophistication, emotion, and a bold musical vision. (Listen here).

Daniel Ruggiero – bandoneon

Fulvio Giraudo – piano

Cristian Basto – double bass 

Humberto Ridolfi – violin 

Camilo Córdoba – guitar