By: Galo, Maíl
The Café-Bar Concert of El Cubo Theater was the scene of an evening crossed by a special sensitivity, on a date marked by celebrations, tributes and mixed emotions. In an acoustic and relaxed format, which eliminated any distance between the stage and the audience, Nancy Anka presented «Intimate» (@intimonancyanka), a proposal that transcends the concert format to become an autobiographical journey through the songs that marked his life.
The night was crossed by a strong emotional duality. On the one hand, the celebration: the artist blew out her birthday candles accompanied by the affection and applause of those present. On the other hand, the impact generated by the news of the death of Carlos «El Indio» Solari, a fundamental figure within Argentine rock culture.
Far from avoiding this collective shock, the show found in music a space for catharsis and encounter. The ensemble was directed by Roberto Rodríguez (guitar and voice) and accompanied by Marcelo Pisera (@marce.teclas) on keyboards, also adding Javier Curci (@javiercurci) on second guitar and Daniel Rodríguez – Roberto’s brother – on bass as guests who joined the proposalproviding a warm and close sound that sustained every moment.
The repertoire opened with an immediate tribute to the ricotero universe. The interpretation of «An angel for your loneliness» It became one of the most emotional passages of the night, awakening a deep connection with the audience and functioning as a heartfelt tribute to one of the most influential figures in national rock.
It is no coincidence that «Mud Maybe» was one of the centerpieces of the night. The work of Spinetta runs through the show as a declaration of principles about the need to express oneself through art and remain faithful to one’s own sensibility.
Spinetta’s emblematic composition functions as a gateway to the emotional universe he proposes. Nancy Anka. «If I don’t sing what I feel, I’m going to die inside»a phrase that seems to dialogue directly with the spirit of the show: a personal journey built from the songs that accompanied her since childhood and shaped her artistic identity.
The repertoire includes works by Luis Alberto Spinetta, Charly García, Fito Páez, Serú Girán and other fundamental pages of Argentine music, intertwined with his own compositions and stories full of humor and tenderness about his childhood and career. For the artist, these songs retain the ability to move us and connect us with what makes us feel alive.
«It is a reflection of my own life, of my struggles, my fears and my dreams. It is my mission to share it through my music and my voice.
The atmosphere built by Nancy Anka and its musicians generates an immediate feeling of closeness. With naturalness and complicity, the singer integrates the audience into her personal universe, transforming each song into a shared experience.
«They are songs that I always sang and others that I wanted to sing. And today, after having traveled so many paths, it is realizing the desire for what I want and always wanted. Songs that marked moments and people; «Today they represent my freedom.».
In short, the presentation was consolidated as a celebration of music, memory and bonds. In the cozy space of The Cube Theaterthe public found a warm and honest proposal that, through songs recorded in the Argentine cultural DNA, offered an emotional refuge in a night crossed by feelings as diverse as they were profound.
Useful Information
The Cube Theater: Zelaya 3053, CABA. Website: www.teatroelcubo.com.ar
✍️ Galo, Maíl
