Nicolás Japas

Guitarist | Composer | Artist

Welcome

Welcome to my site 😊 Here you can find my music to download, info on my next concerts and links to the various artistic projects I carry on; but also photos, illustrations, texts on the most diverse subjects and different things that I'll be uploading.

Más música por favor …

August 4, 2023

My music is now available on multiple streaming platforms including Spotify, iTunes, YouTube Music, Amazon, and Deezer. Check out my new song "Too Late" available on Spotify!

SoundCloud

July 23, 2022

I finally updated my SoundCloud account a little bit 🙂 Check it out and say hi!

Por una cabeza – Tango

May 24, 2020

A popular tango composed by Carlos Gardel (music) and Alfredo Le Pera (lyrics) in New York City in 1935. Solo guitar arrangement.

Naranjo en flor – Tango

May 12, 2020

"Naranjo en flor" is a tango composed by Virgilio and Homero Expósito in 1944. It's considered one of the most characteristic tangos of Río de la Plata music. Solo guitar arrangement.

Volver

March 11, 2020

Guitar arrangement of "Volver", a famous tango composed by Carlos Gardel in 1934, with lyrics by Alfredo Le Pera.

Tango en Wedding

August 1, 2019

Recording at "KellerTone", a recording studio located in the basement of an old Berlin building in the Wedding neighborhood. Recording tango music from the 1930s and 1940s. Peter Kolpakov, the studio owner, described it as "a time machine."

Music

Tango Solista

Solo guitar arrangements of classic tangos from the 1930s and 1940s. Traditional Argentine tango repertoire featuring beloved compositions by Carlos Gardel and other masters.

Mr. Tofu

Mr. Tofu

Musical project exploring contemporary sounds and experimental compositions.

@mr.tofu.music
Astra Noctis

Astra Noctis

Atmospheric and cinematic musical journey through sound and emotion.

@astra.noctis

Conurbano Tango

Tango-related musical project with connections to the Conurbano region of Argentina.

Illustrations

About Me

Nicolás Japas

Nicolás Japas is a guitarist, composer, and artist specializing in tango music and contemporary compositions. With a deep appreciation for the classic tangos of the 1930s and 1940s, Nicolás creates solo guitar arrangements that honor the traditional Argentine repertoire while bringing his unique artistic vision to each performance.

Based between Argentina and Berlin, Nicolás has recorded at renowned studios including KellerTone in Berlin's Wedding neighborhood, where he captured the essence of tango music in an intimate, analog setting.

Beyond music, Nicolás is also an accomplished illustrator, creating thought-provoking artwork that explores social and political themes. His diverse artistic projects include Mr. Tofu, Astra Noctis, and Conurbano Tango, each offering a different facet of his creative expression.

Photos

Photos by Santiago Casal

Contact

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