Lacruz Heler Nikitoff was formed in the year 2009 with the purpose of interpreting and disseminating our own tangos and classics of the genre that are uncommon in the repertoire of guitar ensembles.. Integrated by Adrián Lacruz, Mariano Heler and Leandro Nikitoff on guitars, composición y arreglos, The trio fuses the Creole and contemporary tango tradition with influences from other music, achieving a personal style and sound.
In 2013 editon “Tanguera etchings” (Disco Club), nominated for the Gardel awards 2014 as “Best Alternative Tango Album”. This recording material earned them the recognition of Tango leaders such as Leopoldo Federico., Horacio Malvicino and Horacio Cabarcos among others. In 2022 editon “In Studio Doctor F” (Disco Club) recorded live in a live stream broadcast in the middle of the pandemic.
They actively collaborate in the project of the renowned tango singer-songwriter Alfredo “Tape” Rubín, as interpreters, composers and arrangers, having recorded 3 albums with him, Queen Night (2004), Total luxury (2009) and Changing string (2018).
They performed at the Bs Tango Festival. As.( 2014, 2018), Guitars of the World Festival (2010, 2013 Y 2022), Independent Rosario Tango Festival (2014) and in various venues in Argentina such as the CAFF, Café Vinilo, entre otros. Already with more than 10 years of travel, The trio became a reference for the new tango scene. Lacruz Heler Nikitoff's compositions and arrangements are performed and recorded by guitarists and musicians from Argentina and other countries..