The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square recently announced five guest artists will be joining them for a series of concerts in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
These concerts — scheduled to take place Aug. 19, 22 and 23 — will mark the choir’s fifth stop on its “Songs of Hope” world tour. The artists that will accompany the choir on this fifth stop include Raúl Lavié, Maggie Cullen, Dos Más Uno, Soledad Pastorutti and Alex Melecio, who has previously performed with the choir on its world tour.
According to a Friday news release, the choir’s Argentina concerts will also form part of a continent-wide commemoration honoring 100 years since South America was dedicated for the establishment of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Said choir president Michael O. Leavitt, “The choir has been inspired by the faith of the South American members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and we are eager to celebrate this important anniversary with them.”
The release further states the choir’s final performance in Argentina will be broadcast live on the choir’s YouTube channel and to local celebrations across the continent and the Caribbean.
Previously, the choir’s world tour has taken the choir to Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, Philippines; Sunrise, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; and Lima, Peru. Plans to travel to Brazil in late February 2026 are next on the roster, following the choir’s Argentina concerts.
About the guest artists
Born in Rosario, Argentina, Raúl Lavié is considered to be one of the country’s most celebrated tango singers and actors. His career, which has spanned more than six decades, has included starring roles in productions such as “Man of La Mancha,” “Pippin,” and “Zorba the Greek.” It has also included performing on international stages, including Broadway and the Mogador Theatre in Paris.
According to the release, Lavié’s talent has also earned him invitations to perform for world leaders such as Boris Yeltsin and Bill Clinton; and his contributions have been recognized with “numerous honors,” including the Konex Platinum Award, Estrella de Mar and the Gardel Lifetime Achievement Award.
An Argentine singer known for her “deep and tender voice,” Maggie Cullen has become a “leading figure” in a new wave of artists reimagining Argentina’s folk music. As such, Cullen has performed three times at the Cosquín, one of the country’s most important folk festivals. She has also toured Spain, performing acoustic sets in Barcelona and Madrid, and has received multiple Gardel Awards, which are among Argentina’s most prestigious music awards. These include Gardel Awards for Best Folk Song in 2023 and Best Folk Album in 2024 for her debut album “Canciones del Viento.”
The Argentine trio Dos Más Uno — comprising members Marcelo Dellamea, Hugo Dellamea and Ariel Sánchez — has cultivated a “distinguished career” in Latin American popular music since it formed in 2012. Celebrated for its “versatility, musicianship and modern vision of folk music,” the trio has maintained a position as the resident band for popular music TV show “La Peña de Morfi” for more than eight years. It has also made appearances in more than 50 concerts across Europe and major festivals in Argentina, Paraguay and Chile. Throughout its career, the trio has also shared the stage with artists such as Soledad, Fito Páez, Diego Torres and Yamandú Costa.
As one of Argentina’s “most iconic and enduring singer-songwriters,” Soledad Pastorutti has received numerous awards, including Gardel Awards, gold and platinum records, two Diamond Awards and multiple nominations for the Grammy and Latin Grammy awards. Her nearly 30-year-long career has also included highlights such as performing for Pope Francis and delivering a moving rendition of “Brindis” that touched famous soccer player Lionel Messi following Argentina’s 2022 World Cup win. Beyond music, Pastorutti’s career has also involved becoming a TV host and judge on shows like “La Voz Argentina” and “Rising Star.”
Mexican-born Alex Melecio is a singer-songwriter and storyteller whose career has taken him to perform for audiences throughout the Americas, including the U.S., Peru, Costa Rica and his native Mexico. In 2023, Melecio joined the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra as a guest artist and fulfilled his “lifelong dream” of performing on the stage of the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City. During that appearance, Melecio also sang alongside Grammy-winner Adassa, famous for her role in Disney’s “Encanto.” In addition to these kinds of appearances, Melecio’s career has also involved accompanying Spanish-choir “Luz de las Naciones” in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, and being one of the hosts for the tabernacle choir’s Spanish “Music & the Spoken Word.”
