Raúl Lavié, Maggie Cullen, Dos Más Uno, and Soledad Pastorutti will join the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square during a series of concerts in Buenos Aires, Argentina, August 19, 22 and 23, 2025.
Alex Melecio, who has previously joined the Choir on its world tour, will also perform.
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The Saturday, August 23, 2025, concert will also be livestreamed on the Choir’s YouTube page and to hundreds of local celebrations for the Spanish-speaking population across the continent and in the Caribbean.
The Choir’s Argentina performances are part of a continent-wide commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the dedication of South America for the establishment of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This event took place in Buenos Aires on December 25, 1925.
“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,” said Choir president Michael O. Leavitt.
This will be the Choir’s fifth stop on its current “Songs of Hope” world tour. The Choir’s previous tour stops include Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, Philippines; Sunrise, Florida; and Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States; and Lima, Peru. The Choir will next travel to Brazil in late February 2026.
About the Guest Artists
Raúl Lavié is one of Argentina’s most celebrated tango singers and actors. With a career spanning over six decades, he has been a prominent figure in film, television and musical theater. Lavié has starred in major productions like “Man of La Mancha,” “Pippin,” and “Zorba the Greek,” and performed on renowned international stages including Broadway and the Mogador Theatre in Paris. Lavié has sung for world leaders like Boris Yeltsin and Bill Clinton and earned numerous honors such as the Konex Platinum Award, Estrella de Mar, and the Gardel Lifetime Achievement Award.
Soledad Pastorutti, affectionately known as “La Sole,” is one of Argentina’s most iconic and enduring singer-songwriters, with a career spanning nearly 30 years. She has earned numerous accolades, including Gardel Awards, Gold and Platinum records, two Diamond Awards, and multiple nominations for the Latin GRAMMYs® and GRAMMYs®. Beyond her music, she is also a celebrated television host and judge on shows like La Voz Argentina and Rising Star. Career highlights include singing before Pope Francis and moving Lionel Messi with her performance of “Brindis” after Argentina’s 2022 World Cup win.
Maggie Cullen is a prominent Argentine singer known for her deep and tender voice. She has become a leading figure in a new generation of artists who reinterpret Argentina’s folk music with a fresh perspective. In 2024, she performed for the third time at Cosquín, the country’s most important folk festival. She won the Gardel Award for Best Folk Album for her debut, Canciones del viento, which showcases the rich diversity of Argentina’s traditional music. In 2023, she also won a Gardel for Best Folk Song. She has also toured Spain, performing acoustic sets in Barcelona and Madrid, and continues to captivate audiences with her heartfelt performances.
Dos Más Uno is an Argentine trio of Latin American popular music formed by Marcelo Dellamea, Hugo Dellamea and Ariel Sánchez. With a distinguished career since 2012, they have gained acclaim for their versatility, musicianship and modern vision of folk music. The group has been the resident band of Argentina’s most-watched music TV show, La Peña de Morfi (Telefe), for over eight years. With more than 50 concerts across Europe and appearances at major festivals in Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile, they have shared the stage with renowned artists like Soledad, Fito Páez, Diego Torres, and Yamandú Costa.
Alex Melecio was born in the vibrant heart of Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico. More than a singer, Alex is a storyteller. Whether in Spanish or English, whether writing, performing, or simply connecting with an audience, he brings charisma, sincerity, and a warmth that is impossible to ignore. His journey as a singer-songwriter and performer has taken him across the Americas—from the sunlit coasts of Mexico to audiences in the U.S., Peru and Costa Rica. One of his proudest moments came in 2023, when he fulfilled a lifelong dream by performing on the stage of the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City. There, as a guest artist with the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, Alex stood alongside Grammy-winner and Disney’s Encanto star Adassa, singing to a full house in a night he’ll never forget.