The mysterious back-alley milongas (dance halls) of Buenos Aires fuse with the lush tones of Canada’s Wetzinkwa watershed to create the sonic palette of Los Gringos Salvajes. Fronted by Argentine songwriter and musician Facundo Gastiazoro, the band features the collective energy and diverse artistry of percussionists Jake and Richard Jenne, Ian Olmstead on bass, Mark Thibeault on guitar and lap-steel, the vocals and accordion of Nicole Fox, and horn players Craig Sobey and Patrick Williston. Together, they craft sultry, evocative tunes that are at times melancholic, often irresistibly rhythmic, and deeply rooted in Argentine traditions yet boldly unique to this time and place. Prepare to cumbia, prepare to tango — or simply surrender to the dance.