Dario Acosta Teich

Dario Acosta Teich, raised in a musical family in northern Argentina, honed his skills at the conservatory in Tucumán and later as an Associate Professor of Folk Music at the University of La Plata in Buenos Aires. He earned a master's in jazz performance from the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, leading to a diverse career in jazz, composition, and collaboration with icons like William Parker and Mike Stern. Dario has performed at major festivals in 16 countries, produced numerous albums, and released five of his own, including the Mercedes Sosa Award-nominated and award-winning “Acostango” (2023), "FOLKLORE" (2022) and "Alien" (2021). He is a cultural ambassador whose rendition of "Libertango" became a symbol of Argentina’s cultural vitality, playing at embassies worldwide. He also leads educational programs with the U.S. Department of Educational and Cultural Affairs and African Regional Services, bridging cultures across Argentina, Mauritania, Guatemala, Angola and Honduras.

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