2026 Musicians
Duo Villarreal Crom
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Juan Villarreal and Patricio Crom found each other through their guitars more than a decade ago, and they haven't stopped moving since. Forming their duo in 2010 in Buenos Aires, they developed a sound that is entirely their own - refined across years of milongas, clubs, recordings, and stages on multiple continents.
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Today, Villarreal Crom are recognized as one of tango's premier guitar duos, with an international footprint that spans Latin America, Europe, and the United States. They have played the CCK Symphonic Hall "Ballena Azul" in Buenos Aires, the La Locura Tango Musik Festival in Innsbruck, the Lyon Tango Festival, and the Philadelphia Tango Festival, among many others. In 2022, their profile earned them the cover of Tangodanza, the world's most widely circulated tango magazine.
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Their six albums trace a creative arc from their early romantic sensibility to bold original composition. Their 2023 release Moderno Trovador is made entirely of their own works - a statement of artistic independence. Their most recent release, Live in Zagreb (2024), captures the energy they bring to a room.
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They describe themselves as troubadours. That spirit - restless, expressive, and deeply rooted in the music - is exactly what they bring to every stage.