Zaza and Gabriel with "Chansons et Tango"

In joint celebration of Bastille Day (July 14, 1789 in France) and Nueve de Julio (July 9, 1816 in Argentina), singer and guitarist ZaZa Flamenca and guitarist Gabriel Hermida present "Chansons et Tango," a concert comprised of popular French songs and Argentine tangos, on Sunday, July 13, 2025 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Modern chansons are lyric-driven French songs, such as the familiar "La Vie En Rose" by Edith Piaf. On July 14, the duo performs music by Jacques Brel, Charles Aznavour, Patricia Kass, and the iconic Edith Piaf as well as several fiery tango numbers, including songs by Astor Piazzolla and Carlos Gardel. 

ZaZa Flamenca, fluent in French, Israeli, and English, plays guitar and sings in 10 languages. She earned a Master of Music in Jazz Studies at Queens College in New York and began her career in New York City, performing at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill and the Blue Note. Internationally, she has performed in Paris, Buenos Aires, Tel Aviv, and Moscow, and has most recently performed along the East Coast, from New York to Miami. 

From Argentina, Gabriel Hermida is a performer, producer, and composer who excels at the guitar, focusing primarily on the gypsy, jazz, and tango genres.

Admission: $25.00 for general admission, a limited number of VIP tickets are available at $40.00 and $60.00. You can purchase tickets online.

When: Sunday, July 13, 2025, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Where: The First Congregation Sons of Israel Synagogue, 161 Cordova Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32084. 

Photo credits:  Lou Montesano took the photo of the trio; Glo MacDonald took the photo of ZaZa alone.