Cecilia Zabala presents
C o l o u r s o f t h e S o u t h
special guest Martina Liviero
Saturday , November 7, 2026
7:00PM
As autumn envelops the city in its colors, Argentine singer-songwriter and guitar virtuoso Cecilia Zabala comes to BKCGS and brings us her “hypnotic” South American voice, which transcends genres. Her show “Colors of the South” is a celebration of the rich musical heritage of Latin America, interpreted with sensitivity and virtuosity.
In each performance, Zabala fuses elements of Latin American folklore with contemporary influences, creating a unique soundscape that reflects both his roots and his innovative creativity.
An invitation to the audience to take a journey through diverse styles and rhythms, from milongas and tangos to zambas and chacareras. With compositions and arrangements they highlight the beauty and depth of the music of the south of the continent, while introducing personal and modern touches.
This show promises to be an intimate and moving experience, in which music serves as a cultural bridge, showcasing the universality of human emotions through melodies and rhythms that transcend borders. Martina Liviero (an Argentine singer-songwriter currently based in New York) will be the guest artist, and together they will reveal the richness of Argentina’s new music.
About the Artists
Cecilia Zabala is a guitarist, composer, singer and singer-songwriter. She won the 2018 National Arts Award (category “Jazz and Melodica”) granted by the National Ministry of Culture. She recorded ten independent albums with her own works, released in Argentina, Germany and the United States. For more than 15 years he has been touring internationally, giving Master Classes and presenting his work in Festivals, Concert Halls, artistic and cultural institutions and Artistic Markets in Europe, North America and Latin America.
Cecilia stands as a testament to the boundless possibilities that emerge when an artist fearlessly explores the intersections of various musical genres. Hailing from Argentina, a land with a rich musical heritage, Zabala has not only embraced her roots in Argentine folklore but has also ventured into uncharted territories, fusing her unique style with elements of jazz, tango, and Brazilian music. With a career spanning decades, she has not only mastered the art of interpretation but has also etched her name as a prolific songwriter and vocalist, carving a niche for herself in the global music scene.
She shared the stage with outstanding artists of the local and international scene, such as Juan Falú, Teresa Parodi, Quique Sinesi, Pierre Bensusan and Benjamin Verdery, among others. In her album “Fronteras” with Philippe Baden Powell, the outstanding cellist and arranger Jaques Morelenbaum participated. She has made different compositional collaborations throughout her career, among which stand out the songs composed with Pierre Bensusan, Juan Falú, Javier Ruibal, Miguel Cantilo and Yusa.
Discography
Sagrado rito (2025) El color del silencio (1016) Aguaribay (2007) Violeta (2013) Aire soy (2018) Tirale corazones! Single (2020)
Martina Liviero is an Argentine composer, songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist based in Brooklyn, New York. Her music blends the richness of South American songwriting with chamber music, contemporary jazz, and experimental folk, shaped by an intricate compositional approach.
She has performed in New York, Buenos Aires, and Boston, collaborating with acclaimed artists including Grammy Award–winning pianist Kevin Hays, with whom she has performed numerous times in New York City, including as a guest at the Village Vanguard in 2025. That same year, she appeared at the Roots in Sound Festival at Close Up in New York, curated by Cuban pianist and composer David Virelles.
Her debut album, Formas al Desaparecer, was released in May 2026 on the independent label Hilo Records. Featuring nine original compositions written and arranged by Liviero, the album was produced by Brazilian composer Rafael Martini, known for his work with Egberto Gismonti. With this project, Liviero expands the boundaries of Argentine songwriting, weaving chamber textures for winds and through-composed structures into an intimate and deeply personal musical language.
Album: Formas al Desaparecer