Victor Villadangos plays Juan Falú's De la raíz a la copa | Guitar by Masters

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"De la raíz a la copa" is a contemporary favorite by esteemed Argentinian composer and guitarist ‪@JuanFaluArgentina‬. The piece is composed in the style of a gato, a popular folk dance from Argentina with a very interesting and energetic rhythmic pattern. One of the most prominent Argentinian guitarists of our time ‪@victorvilladangos‬ performs the piece with absolute mastery.

At https://guitarbymasters.com , "De la raíz a la copa" features Victor's very useful tips and comments for the learner in both English and Spanish, and even features an introduction from Juan Falú himself!

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Victor Villadangos, a performer, composer, and arranger, was born in Buenos Aires where he received the degree, "Profesor Superior de Guitarra" at the Conservatorio Juan José Castro. He is a well-known performer in Buenos Aires performing as a soloist or in a chamber music ensemble. Victor Villladangos has performed classical works and his own compositions in numerous countries and has received numerous awards for his artistic achievements. After giving masterclasses and seminars all around the world, he is now a professor at the Conservatorio Juan José Castro and Conservatorio Manuel de Falla de Buenos Aires.


Born in Tucumán in Argentina, Juan Falú has a distinguished international reputation as a guitarist and as a composer for the instrument. Falú’s guitar music has an established place in international repertoire, and is often based on traditional Argentinian folk-dances.

Juan Falú remains a vital musical force in his community, where he directs the festival Guitars of the World, considered the largest international event in its genre. He also teaches in the Manuel de Falla Conservatory, in Buenos Aires, where he has created the first curricula for Folklore and Tango.

In December 2014 Juan Falú was appointed as Person of cultural merit in the City of Buenos Aires, in recognition of his active participation and influence on popular culture. He was awarded for creating projects that encourage and spread folklore and different regional genres.

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