Laura Camacho

Laura Camacho

Birth : , Buenos Aires, Argentina.

History

Laura is an upright bass player originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She moved to the US to study upright bass at the University of Georgia. She is currently a member of the Athens Tango Project, Broken String Band, and Symphony Orchestra Augusta. She has played with various bands and different styles, including a backing orchestra for Catupecu Machu, played rock music with Layma Azur, tango music with Las Del Abasto and Rodrigo Vázquez Cuarteto, played on the JEEM "Eramusical Ensamble" Album recording, and performed with the UGA Symphony Orchestra with Bela Fleck, in which she performed Concerto for Banjo and Symphony Orchestra, and was on the Naxos label recording of the University Of Georgia Wind Ensemble, Street Song. She has has also performed with the Symphony Orchestra Augusta with notable artists such as Ben Folds and James Tormé, and recorded music for the documentary films, Eat White Dirt and Athens Rising.

Profile

Laura Camacho

Movies

Red Turns Into Blue: Athens, Inside-Out 2
Red Turns Into Blue: Athens, Inside-Out 2
Self
In 1987, Bill Cody and Tony Gayton filmed the seminal music doc Athens, GA - Inside/Out featuring R.E.M., the B-52's and Pylon, among many other bands. Thirty years later, Bill returns on a new journey that uncovers a Southern city that is leading the way in progressive politics and the beginnings of true racial equity. Once again featuring members of R.E.M., the B-52's and Pylon, only now bolstered by a new generation of artists and activists including Mariah Parker aka Linqua Franqa, Kishi Bashi, Patterson Hood and the Drive-By Truckers. Follow along the journey through the social changes that have come to the forefront of our American dialogue.
Athens Rising: The Sicyon Project: Volume One
Athens Rising: The Sicyon Project: Volume One
Music
Featuring dozens of performances from the living rooms, backyards, and unconventional venues throughout Athens, GA, the first Athens Rising film takes a deep look at music, dance, food, stand-up comedy, strange theater, visual art, and the origins of AthFest.
Athens Rising: The Sicyon Project: Volume One
Athens Rising: The Sicyon Project: Volume One
Herself
Featuring dozens of performances from the living rooms, backyards, and unconventional venues throughout Athens, GA, the first Athens Rising film takes a deep look at music, dance, food, stand-up comedy, strange theater, visual art, and the origins of AthFest.