Jorge Drexler, one of the most cerebral and sensitive figures in Ibero-American music, has just released “TARACÁ”. The title, an apheresis of the phrase “estar acá” (to be here), encapsulates the essence of an album that demands presence and celebrates the pulse of the “now” through the rhythm of the chico drum.
This work is not merely a collection of songs but a construction of geographical and generational bridges. Drexler, who historically transitions between medicine and poetry, uses Uruguayan candombe as the rhythmic skeleton for a dialogue involving Puerto Rican rap and Spanish flamenco. It is a dense, sonorous album deeply rooted in the identity of the Río de la Plata, yet with its eyes set on a global future.
The Sonorous Treasure of Montevideo
To mark the release, the artist shared a showcase recorded in his homeland, Montevideo. The video, titled “Estar acá y estar ahora” (Being here and being now), serves as a window into the live energy of the record, revealing the raw beauty of the new compositions in a setting that breathes the Uruguayan atmosphere.
Collective production is one of the pillars of “TARACÁ”. Drexler surrounded himself with a new generation of producers and artists, including:
- Young Miko: Bringing the power of Puerto Rican urban genres;
- Ángeles Toledano: Injecting the soul of flamenco;
- Falta y Resto: The legendary murga that reinforces Uruguay’s carnival DNA.
Watch the Showcase Presentation in Montevideo
Design and Visual Narrative
The aesthetics of “TARACÁ” were meticulously planned by Bandiz Studio. The visual identity is supported by lyric videos directed by Joana Colomar and Rodrigo Méndez, in addition to the music video for the second single, “¿Qué será que es?” and the first, “Toco madera,” which originated from an idea by Drexler himself. This visual precision reflects the clarity of the lyrics, which continue to explore science and empathy as art forms.
World Tour and Confirmed Dates
The journey of “TARACÁ” across stages already has a mapped destination. Jorge Drexler has confirmed dates for a tour that will travel through Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Spain, and Brazil. Tickets are already on sale at the artist’s official website, and more cities are expected to be added soon to this rhythmic odyssey.
