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Since reforming in May 2004 as Cuarteto Farol, the band has been gaining attention both locally and internationally. Their CD "Streetlamp Tango" has been widely praised and played on radio both in Argentina and Australia, and the song "El Choclo" has been incorporated into the Fairbridge Festival's compilation CD for 2005.

Below are some excerpts from our satisfied clients as well as links to press articles about the band (in PDF).

The Sunday Times - Feb 2006
The Sunday Times came along to the Russell Square Concerts sponsored by the City of Perth when Cuarteto Farol performed. See the photos they took Come dancing.

The Fremantle Herald - Feb 2006
The Fremantle Herald contacted Farol to talk about the ArtsWA grant as well as information about the band. Read the article: In search of true tango.

The Wanneroo Times - Jan 2006
After finding out that Farol received a grant from ArtsWA to study tango in Argentina, The Wanneroo Times contacted Farol to ask a few more details about this exciting event. Read the article: It takes two, no four to tango.

The Melville Times - Nov 2005
This article was printed in The Melville Times' music section before Farol's appearance at the Melville Limestone Summer concerts. Melville Times Music section.

The COG News - Oct 2005
This article was printed in The Cog News (City of Gosnells) in October in the lead up to the Don Russell performance. Cuarteto Farol: The Streetlamp Tango Band at the Don.

The Examiner - Sept 2005
This article was printed in The Examiner Entertainment Section by Anne-Louise Senbergs in the build up to the Don Russell performance. Tango fun.

Don Russell Performing Arts Centre (DRPAC) Media Release - Sept 2005
Farol, accompanied by dancers, was set to transform the Don Russell into a smokey tango bar from Buenos Aires with their musical production "One Night at the Tango Bar". This was the press release from DRPAC.

Gain - Sept 2005
Farol played at the National Gynaecological Day in Perth, and received the following letter of thanks.

Ecos de Loberia - July 2005
This article appeared in the Argentinian press following Miranda's study trip to Buenos Aires in June 2005 where she studied at the Collegium Musicum del Tango with Marcelo Prieto, violinist with the Beba Pugliese Orquesta. During the trip Miranda was also interviewed by Sabaidini from Loberia. This article appeared in the press in July 2005: Una violinista holandesa estara pronto en Loberia.

Wedding at Cullen's winery, Margaret River - March 2005
Farol played at Simon and Anya's wedding during their Margaret River mini tour. A beautiful day was had by all, and Anya and Simon wrote to to thank Farol for their lovely music.

Phylogica - March 2005
The band played at the launch of this new pharmaceutical company in March 2005, and received a letter of thanks from the company afterwards.

..."We would like to take this opportunity to 'thank you' for your service, we had lots of positive feedback and have been happy to provide your details to several people who have asked..." Nikki Cairns, Administrator, Phylogica Ltd.

Fremantle Rooster - Feb 2005
With the band playing frequently around Fremantle, they have attracted a regular gathering at their public performances at the Tropicana Cafe on Saturday mornings. These performances have attracted visiting national and international Tango dancers. The following article was published in the Fremantle Rooster on February 18 2005: Tango away under the streetlamps.

Ecos de Loberia - Feb 2005
The band's CD, "Streetlamp Tango", has been getting frequent airtime on local and national radio in Argentina, and both Mingo and Miranda have been interviewed via telephone to national radio stations in Argentina. This interest in the band has resulted in a full-page newspaper article about the band, and how people are enjoying listening to the band's interpretation of Tango classics such as La Cumparsita, El Choclo and Malena. The article, "Musico Loberense triunfa con el tango en Australia" (Loberian musician triumphs with Tango in Australia) appeared in the press on 23 February 2005.