Argentine folk, classic & jazz by Cocoliche - Teatro Munganga
About the event
COCOLICHE is a trio that blends classical forms, tango melodies, Argentine folk rhythms and jazz harmonies into a distinctive sound. Their remarkable and captivating style reflects this fusion, drawing inspiration from artists such as Brad Mehldau, Alberto Ginastera, Radiohead, and Ástor Piazzolla. The name COCOLICHE is inspired by a linguistic phenomenon from early 20th-century Buenos Aires, where Italian immigrants and Argentinians created a hybrid language. This cultural fusion lies at the heart of Cocoliche's music, making their original compositions a vibrant intercultural journey. About Aleksandra Tonelli
With an international career, this pianist and composer has performed at numerous theatres and festivals across the UK, Europe and Latin America. Aleksandra is also a teacher of classical piano and holds a master’s degree in tango piano. She has also studied classical and jazz composition.
She has received numerous national and international awards in the Netherlands, the UK and Argentina. She currently leads the Quinteto Irreal and the Trío Cocoliche, with whom she performs her own music. She also works as a tutor in artistic research (CODARTS Rotterdam/Antwerp Conservatorium), and as a freelance pianist, composer and arranger.
Luis Daniel Mora Matus
He is a percussionist and composer currently pursuing a Doctor of Arts degree at the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, focusing on expanding the solo vocabulary of contemporary jazz using progressive metal techniques.
Luis has recorded over 20 albums and currently plays with Quantum Trio, Juliana Martina, Plink, Piergiorgio Pirro and Cocoliche Trio.
In his spare time, he experiments with ‘Classical Jazz Drumming’, reinterpreting classical pieces as contemporary jazz.
Giuseppe Bordasco
Bordasco is a basist and composer, he studied with Maurizio Rolli and graduated from the Conservatorio di Pescara in Pop (Bachelor's degree) and Jazz (Master's degree), and subsequently obtained a Master's degree in World Music at Codarts, focusing on Brazilian music.
Giuseppe has an eclectic concert schedule, performing various styles in Italy and the Netherlands.
He composes and arranges with Aleksandra Tonelli in Cocoliche Trio, and leads the Banda Matatu. He is also a member of Lopoloko and Tra Trio, and performs with various bands in Italy.
