Specializing in Latin and Spanish music, Camarada has carved out a unique niche in San Diego. Beginning in the fall of 2001, Camarada created and performed its first tango concert for the unique instrumentation and personnel of Camarada. Tango has become an integral part of the Camarada experience, collaborating with dancers and specializing in the music of Astor Piazzolla.

Dedicated to the compositions of living composers, Camarada has commissioned many works specifically for its unique combination of voices and instruments.

• Brutal by Andrés Martin for flute, violin, bass, piano

• In Search of Time {Art} created by Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio

• Sunstone by Stefan Cwik for flute, alto flute, string quartet, bass and piano

• Thelma & Dolores by Andrés Martín for flute and piano

• Silent by Andrés Martin for flute, violin, bass, piano

• Tango Bajo el Agua by Andrés Martin for flute, violin, bass, piano

• Abrazar el Viento by Andrés Martin for flute, violin, bass, piano

• UNSTOPPABLE by Andrés Martin for flute, violin, bass

• Sanctuary Suite by Peter Sprague for two guitars, flute, bass, percussion

• Thelma Blue by Mike Wofford for two flutes, piano, bass, percussion

• Saltwater by Peter Sprague for alto flute & guitar

• The Fallen by Mark O’Connor for solo flute, string quartet, double bass

• The New Rule by John Lorge for flute, cello, piano

• I Am the Wind by David Ward-Steinman for voice, flute, cello, harp

• Critters by John Lorge for woodwind quintet & narrator

Sponsorship for the above events and commissions comes from the San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, The County of San Diego Board of Supervisors (Terra Lawson-Remer & Nora Vargas) and The San Diego Foundation, The Thomas Ackerman Foundation, & The City of Encinitas Mizal Family Grant