Santa Fe & Esmeralda
Santa Fe & Esmeralda
Book
In the transformative backdrop of Argentina’s evolving democracy and vibrant art scene from 1987 to 1996, “Santa Fe & Esmeralda” chronicles the profound and enduring friendship between Kita, a young Dutch woman, and Lorenzo, the gay son of a prominent Argentine family.
United by their love for music, they navigate complex family dynamics and the harsh realities of AIDS, with Kita becoming Lorenzo’s caregiver and preserving their bond through storytelling after his death, celebrating a love that transcends boundaries.
“We met in Buenos Aires on one of those beautiful November days. The color of our meeting was lavender blue. Our friendship, —a fairytale”
Christel Veraart
The Book Inspired
Music
Book & Music Inspired
Film
“Santa Fe & Esmeralda is a poignant and beautifully written memoir that navigates the intricate dance of love, friendship, and resilience between a Dutch musician and a gay Argentine dancer during Argentina’s tumultuous transition to democracy, capturing the essence of their enduring bond and the profound impact of their journey through a changing world.”
— A Reader
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