Agustín Barrios Mangoré

Bio

Agustín Barrios Mangoré (1885–1944) was a Paraguayan guitarist and composer whose works remain cornerstones of the classical guitar repertoire. Born in the Misiones region, he combined European concert forms with Latin-American rhythms and folk melodies, creating pieces such as “La Catedral,” “Una Limosna por el Amor de Dios,” and numerous preludes and studies. Barrios toured extensively throughout South and Central America and later in Europe, performing in concert halls and salons while dressed in traditional Guaraní attire under the stage name Nitsuga Mangoré. His compositions reflect both virtuoso technique and a deep connection to Paraguayan musical traditions, and they continue to be studied and recorded by guitarists worldwide.