Avec le soutien :
I invite you to join me on a musical journey exploring tango singing and Argentine folklore, where the body is treated as the true instrument: through a refined awareness of breathing, posture, and energy, the voice can be set free and find its authenticity—without tension and with the joy of singing.
This experience is open to everyone, from the curious amateur to the professional seeking to deepen their practice. I guide participants in developing a repertoire of their own choosing, focusing on interpretation and an understanding of the poetry found in tango, folk, and even contemporary pop songs.
Breathing, vocal projection, and body language—as well as healing and channeling emotions through singing in motion—play an essential role in my approach. Drawing on my background as a professional singer and actress, I invite each participant to transform vocal work into a space of freedom, expression, and self-discovery.
Traditional Argentine percussion instruments, such as the bombo legüero, will also be part of the program to develop a sense of rhythm and integrate the rhythmic patterns specific to folklore. And the cajón for the milonga. This instrumental dimension will enrich vocal and physical practice, opening new doors to musical expressiveness.
Born in 1976 in Buenos Aires, María de la Paz grew up amid the bustling energy of the capital and within a family of intellectuals. She discovered the world of the stage at a bar where she worked. It was a shock—and a fascination. At age 22, she set off to travel through Europe, visiting Spain, Florence, Vienna, and… Lausanne, where she would settle for good.
From street performances to theater (Beausobre, Théâtre du Passage) and festivals (Paléo, Ateliers d’ethno), María de la Paz surrounds herself with others, brings people together, and performs frequently. Alongside Luis Semeniuk, William Sabatier, and Roger Helou, she reinterprets classics of tango and Argentine folklore.
In 2011, she founded Barrio Oscuro, an almost pop-style project, with guitarist Ignacio Lamas. Barrio Oscuro’s debut album was released in February 2014 and has already attracted the interest of industry professionals. Barrio Oscuro has been selected for several launching pads (Oh! Festival, Festival Région en scène, Bourse aux Spectacles suisses).
Next came "Préludio para el año 3001 – Maria de la Paz canta Piazzolla", which has been touring venues throughout French-speaking Switzerland since 2015, with a stop at the Opéra de Lyon.
An actress and singer, María has collaborated on a wide range of projects. She has played memorable roles in Lorenzo Malaguerra’s "Frida Kahlo: The Wooden Leg" and in Cisco Aznar’s "Dolores Circus", where she combines acting with singing. She also appears on stage in "Les Clochards célestes" by Benjamin Knobil and Francesco Biamonte, as well as in Jean Genet’s "Le Balcon", directed by Sandra Goudin.
In 2019, María chose to pay tribute to Lhasa de Sela, a singer-songwriter whose work has inspired her for over twenty years. She assembled a close-knit artistic team for a tour that was warmly received by audiences, despite a hiatus caused by public health restrictions. The project then resumed with great success and enthusiasm.
LIEUX :
HORAIRES et DATES :
ADEM-Maraîchers, Lundis 16h à 20h
TARIF :
80.- CHF / 70.- CHF membres Adem
Cours individuel de 60 min.
Cotisation ADEM annuelle de 50.- CHF requise
CONTACT :
T : 076 521 12 79
Email : mariadelapazsmile@gmail.com
Photo : Philippe Pache
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