Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
The Immigration Suite is a collection of ten tangos that examine different facets of life as an immigrant. The overarching narrative follows a somewhat analogous journey to that of seasonal changes and personal growth. Zozobra is a word for “anguish” or “sorrow”, and it portrays the initial afflictions of leaving your home behind.
Ultimately, this suite is about resilience and letting go of the past, and tango offers a unique medium to showcase the sense of finding solace in the face of despair.
Luis Ramirez Quintet is:
Lucia Barcari (Violin)
Heyni Solera (Bandoneon)
Soohyun Nam (Cello)
Shannon Wojewoda (Double Bass)
Luis Ramirez (Piano)
The creation of this suite was generously funded by the Ontario Arts Council.
May 1, 2022
The Heliconian Hall, Toronto ON
The Immigration Suite is a collection of ten tangos that examine different facets of life as an immigrant. The overarching narrative follows a somewhat analogous journey to that of seasonal changes and personal growth. Zozobra is a word for “anguish” or “sorrow”, and it portrays the initial afflictions of leaving your home behind.
Ultimately, this suite is about resilience and letting go of the past, and tango offers a unique medium to showcase the sense of finding solace in the face of despair.
Luis Ramirez Quintet is:
Lucia Barcari (Violin)
Heyni Solera (Bandoneon)
Soohyun Nam (Cello)
Shannon Wojewoda (Double Bass)
Luis Ramirez (Piano)
The creation of this suite was generously funded by the Ontario Arts Council.
May 1, 2022
The Heliconian Hall, Toronto ON
