Peñas: Folk Music

Peñas: Folk Music, all the information about where and how to find this amazing place in the city of Buenos Aires.

In a previous post we started talking about the music that we could find in Argentina. We talked about Tango and places to go in the city to enjoy it. But in Argentina is not all about Tango because we can find other important music styles, like Folk (Folclore).

It turns out that Tango, nowadays, is not so popular as we think.

In Buenos Aires, we can find an eclectic style not only in architecture, but also in the entire artistic and cultural environment.

This is why you don’t see much regional music with the naked eye.

However, you can go to different places to enjoy an abundant regional meal with the atmosphere of Argentine music. These regional restaurants are called Peñas. They are found in different parts of the country and, in Buenos Aires, it is possible to find some to go out a bit of the European or North American style, to get into music with creole roots.

In the Peñas, you will enjoy regional music, national dishes (such as empanadas, locro, milanesas, asado) and mate.

All the clubs are characterized by having a stage and, it is frequent, the presence of artists providing a national atmosphere.

Many of these clubs turn into extended after-dinner gatherings with open microphones.

Folk music lovers go to the peñas to listen, but also to play some popular song from this land.

It is a very beautiful experience that is out of the ordinary, outside of the great dinner with a show that can be found referring to Tango.

In some of them, you can also find Tango. You just have to check the agenda of the place.

Here are some of the clubs you can find in the city of Buenos Aires:

Asociación Folclórica La Paila

Also located in Palermo they offer Empanadas, Stews, Cazuelas, Tamales, Picadas, Sanguches (vegetarian too).

In addition to shows, they offer workshops and activities.

Here we leave you their Instagram profile to keep the information updated.

La Morena

This regional restaurant is located in the Recoleta neighborhood. It gathers people who love folklore and regional music. Because of this, starting at 11pm, the first chords of guitars begin to sound, extending until the early hours of the morning. It’s possible to have lunch, dinner, or simply go for a beer, wine, or some other drink. They offer typical regional dishes such as humita, potato pie, tamales, and fried or baked empanadas.

On their Instagram page, you can find more details about their offerings and agenda.

Peña La Resentida

It’s a great dance club where on the first Friday of each month they offer live music and dancing. It’s located in San Telmo. In this link, you can access their Instagram to see the agenda.

Peña Posta Bermejo

This music club offers live shows that are usually on Sundays. They also offer folk dance classes and dance groups. On their Instagram, you can check their agenda. It’s located in Parque Patricios.

BONUS TRACK

If you travel to other provinces of Argentina you will discover other types of music. Chacarera is one of the most popular. This kind of music is played and danced in the entire country.

Map of Atractions