Mart�n DeLe�n started his artistic career in the 70�s in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
During this time, he would sing his own compositions
as well as songs by Joan Manuel Serrat and Alberto Cortez
at caf�-concerts with Miguel Saravia (his first sponsor), the group Opus 4, renown guitarist
Cacho Tirao and Brazilians Vinicius de Moraes and Maria Creuza, among others.
Mart�n DeLe�n arrived to the United States in 1975 under contract with
�Caf� Latinoamericano� in Manhattan, where he shared the stage with
Facundo Cabral, Ginamaria Hidalgo and Maestro Savicas among others.
In 1976 he performed at New York�s Town Hall together with the �Los Chalchaleros,�
an Argentinean folklore group, and comedian Luis Landriscina.
In 1978 he held his first concert at the Carnegie Recital Hall
with the show �Nueva Canci�n Latinoamericana.�
Mart�n DeLe�n discovered Tango while closing the show
�The Best of Serrat & Cortez� at the Cami Hall in New York.
Encouraged by singers like Alberto Castillo, Alberto Podest� and Alberto Echag�e,
he now sings Tango almost exclusively, as it reaches deep within his soul and roots.
In 1984 Mart�n performed throughout the USA with �The Center for the Performing Arts�.
The success of his hit �No Me Llames Extranjero� (Don�t Call me Foreigner)
took him to The Astrodome, The Coliseum and The Astroworld of Houston, Texas,
being the first Argentinean artist to perform at those venues.
While in New York, he performed at the �Summer Festival� at the World Trade Center
with artists like Tito Puente, followed by two concerts at the Village Gate
with the show �Tango y Candombe� directed by Maestro Jorge L�pez Ruiz.
In 1987, he presented �Tango at The Village Gate� directed by Rodolfo Alchourr�n,
with guest artist Charlie Palmieri.
In the same year, Mart�n was chosen by Maestro Astor Piazzola to perform his
�Mar�a de Buenos Aires�.
Also in 1987 he performed at the United Nations celebrating �100 Years of Gardel�.
He was interviewed by PBS, which aired nationwide.
He has also performed at WABC New York Channel 7 in the program �Tiempo�.
In 1992, Mart�n DeLe�n participated in a tribute to Maestro Astor Piazzola
held in New York with Al Di Meola, Dino Saluzzy, Gary Mulligan
and the quintet directed by Maestro Ra�l Jaurena.
With Jaurena�s help, he realized his dream to interpret Piazzola�s �Mar�a de Buenos Aires�
with the Washington Pan-American Symphony Orchestra.
Mart�n DeLe�n returned to Argentina in 1993 sharing the stage with
Rub�n Ju�rez, Alba Sol�s and Ra�l Lavi� at the �Caf� Homero�.
In 1994 Mart�n DeLe�n toured Japan for over two months.
In 1995, he toured in Argentina with Ra�l Lavi�, performing in cities like
Cordoba and Bah�a Blanca (Mart�n�s birthplace) where they also performed at
TV Channel 9, among other important venues.
The success of the album �Timeless Tango� directed by Maestro Bebu Silvetti
and performed by Mart�n DeLe�n, Horacio Salg�n, Jos� Col�ngello, Osvaldo Piro,
Cacho Tirao, Omar Valente, among others, prompted the TV show �SoloTango� to request
Mart�n DeLeon to perform a special for the show.
In 1996 he performed with Maestro Mariano Mores at the piano,
for the Jean Cartier de Oro Awards ceremony at the Miami Hilton�s famous "Tropigala Club".
He was named Florida�s "Distinguished Visitor" at the "Festival Argentino" in Miami,
where he also performed at the �First Tango Festival�
together with Argentino Ledesma, Horacio Deval, Alberto Podest� & Jorge Valdez,
receiving the Best New Artist Award.
Mart�n DeLe�n is well known throughout Latin America.
In Ecuador, he has performed at the Guayasam�n Foundation,
the �Casa de la Cultura�, the Argentinean Embassy in Quito
and also at the summit of Latin American Presidents in Guayaquil.
Nicaragua and Santo Domingo have also witnessed Mart�n�s powerful performances.
He was the special guest at the �First Argentinean Week� in Mexico, DF, Poliforum Siqueiros.
In 1999 Mart�n DeLe�n toured Canada as part of the show �Tango Vivo.�
In 2000, DeLe�n joined �Tango Dreams,� performing throughout the United States
and touring Israel in 2001.
In 2001, he performed Piazzola�s �Mar�a de Buenos Aires� once again, in Washington, DC.
That same year, he performed Carlos Gardel in the show �El Dia Que Me Quieras�
(The Day when You Love Me) with Los Angeles� Reading Theater troupe.
He also performed, for over five months, with the show �Beats of Passion�
at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, NV.
In 2003, Mart�n DeLe�n performed with
�Tango Dreams� and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra
in New Mexico as well as The Long Beach Arena in Los Angeles, CA.
His most recent CD, �Entre Tangos y Canciones� was directed by Maestro Fernando Marz�n.
Mart�n DeLe�n is considered one of the most controversial Argentinean performers.
To Mart�n, there is only one �Tango.�
He tries to incorporate songs by new composers with new perspectives into his repertoire,
without forgetting the classics he so admires and respects.
Mart�n DeLe�n is true to his art and ideals.
He always speaks his mind and shows a Tango without false pretenses,
with great admiration and respect for women.
His show is one that reflects the world in these ever-changing times.