Jorge Drexler - Taracá (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Toco madera
02. ¿Cómo se ama?
03. El tambor chico
04. Ante la duda, baila
05. Te llevo tatuada
06. ¿Qué será que es?
07. Amar y ser amado
08. ¿Hay alguien A.I.?
09. Cuando cantaba Morente
10. Nuestro trabajo / Los puentes
11. Las palabras

What on earth is Taracá? For Jorge Drexler, the answer isn't found in a dictionary, but in the wood of an instrument. It is the onomatopoeia of the tambor chico (the smallest drum in the candombe tradition), but it also serves as a vital reminder to simply be here (estar acá). In his fifteenth studio album, the Uruguayan singer-songwriter celebrates presence following the loss of his father. He has crafted a masterpiece of maturity, where the sobriety of the acoustic guitar and spectacular choral arrangements wrap the listener in a state of grace and pure happiness.
The record is a masterclass in building generational and geographical bridges, connecting Montevideo to the rest of the world. From the urban cadence of Young Miko on Te llevo tatuada to the flamenco cante of Ángeles Toledano on Cuando cantaba Morente, Drexler expands his universe without ever losing his rhythmic pulse. He even delves into sociopolitical experimentation on Ante la duda, baila, tracing the history of the censorship of Afro-American rhythms, and reflects on modernity in ¿Hay alguien A.I.?, proving that his curiosity remains undiminished after thirty years in the industry.
The heart of the album beats strongest in his reimagining of Gonzaguinha’s Brazilian anthem, ¿Qué será que es? By stripping away the 1982 Brazilian euphoria and replacing it with a peaceful, minimalist calm, Drexler encapsulates the essence of Taracá: an exercise in relocation and gratitude. This is an indispensable record that reminds us that music is, above all, the art of building bridges. It teaches us that to know where we are going, we must first recognize the value of the ground beneath our feet.

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