Montevideo_agarrate_catalina Apr 2026

Agarrate Catalina is a renowned Uruguayan murga group known for social satire and its anthem "Montevideo," which blends African and Spanish musical traditions. The group is celebrated for its critical success in the Montevideo Carnival, featuring complex vocal harmonies and, notably, the inclusion of women in a traditionally male-dominated genre. For more background on the carnival tradition, visit Languages across Borders . Uruguay - Catherine Barnes