Show Notes
Originally from Buenos Aires, Agustín Ficarra developed an early connection to music through Argentina’s diverse band culture. That background continues to shape a sound rooted in house and its various offshoots.
After establishing himself in the electronic music scene as a DJ, he began producing in 2020. His collaboration with Kabi resulted in the Let You Go EP on Balance Music, with its second track, 'Keep You Close' featured in this mix. It forms part of a growing discography that regularly receives support from leading figures across the scene.
On this Balance Selections, Ficarra delvers a 70 min plus mix filled with South American character. Featuring tracks from Polo, Scippo, Nacho Lopez and others, it offers an impressive showcase of both his curatorial instincts and Argentina’s wider influence on the electronic music scene.
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Tracklisting & interview: https://balancemusic.com.au/balance-selectio…-agustin-ficarra/
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