# David Byrne celebrates Argentinian music in new 30-song playlist: “It’s a moment!”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/david-byrne-celebrates-argentinian-music-in-new-30-song-playlist-its-a-moment/
- Published: 2026-11-03T10:38:41+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T11:37:07+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/david-byrne-celebrates-argentinian-music-30-song-playlist/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- David Byrne’s new playlist features 30 Argentine artists.
- It highlights traditional sounds in contemporary music.
- Byrne’s UK book tour starts in London on 8 November.

## Summary

David Byrne has released a 30-song playlist spotlighting a younger generation of Argentine musicians, blending traditional sounds with rap, punk and electronic music. He says the artists’ use of local musical elements expresses pride in their cultural roots, while many are also critical of President Javier Milei.

The playlist, titled *David Byrne Radio Presents: Argentina, La Nueva Generación*, includes artists such as Feli Colina, Milo J, Cazzu and Soledad. Byrne points to instruments and styles including bandoneons, traditional drums and charanga, and describes the scene as a moment of cultural expression. Separately, he is due to begin a UK book tour at London’s Hackney Empire on 8 November, with further dates in Brighton, Manchester, Bristol and Edinburgh.

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