Tango in the time of Corona
March 18, 2020 Tango and Covid-19 Resources and Discussions What you need to know as a tango dancer about COVID-19 Susana Miller writes about real dangers of Covid-19 Jennifer Lynn Olson, a tango teacher and outdoor guiding company program manager, writes about Tango and Covid-19 Bryan Frieman, a former
Alfredo Zitarrosa
Alfredo Zitarrosa, the legendary voice representing the downtrodden of his native Uruguay, remains an enduring symbol of resistance to corrupt power. March 4, 2020 Alfredo Zitarrosa Biographical Documentary Part I Alfredo Zitarrosa Biographical Documentary Part II Alfredo Zitarrosa: Biography of a Popular Idol Alfredo Zitarrosa’s Return
Tango Migration
Bill and Ann Froud, who divide their time between the UK, the US, and Argentina, share their experiences and offer practical tips for those contemplating yearly tango migration. Feb. 5, 2020 Bill “La Pantera” & Ann Froud with Ronaldo–Milonga Nuestra, Feb. 1, 2020 Playlist Sólo Compasión —
In Search of Malena
Homero Manzi’s tango “Malena” haunts like no other, but who was Malena? Ronaldo takes you on a quest to find the woman behind the immortal tango. Jan 15, 2020 Playlist Malena — Osvaldo Pugliese Volvé- Elena Tortolero Malena & Orquesta de Luis PetrucelliTe Quiero — Héctor Gentile Orchestra with Malena de ToledoBaile
Enrique Rodriguez
Enrique Rodríguez, along with his signature singer Armando Moreno, was best known for all the rhythms —todos ritmos—his orchestra played, delighting all of Latin America with tangos, fox-trots, pasodobles, rancheras and many other genres. Jan 1, 2020 Playlist Encantador de serpientes — Roberto “El Chato” FloresTengo Mil Novias (Vals) — Roberto
Enrique Cadícamo II | Women
Enrique Cadícamo created indelible images of women in his lyrics…. from seductive flowers of sin to the mother who forgives everything. Dec. 4, 2019 Playlist La Casita de Mis Viejos –Adriana VarelaCallejera — Carlos GardelMuñeca Brava — Ricardo Tanturi | Alberto CastilloLa Reina del Tango — Francisco Canaro | CharloHoy
Enrique Cadícamo I Nostalgia
Enrique Cadícamo’s life spanned almost the entire history of tango from 1900 to 1999. He wrote hundreds of lyrics–such as Los Mareados, Nostalgias & Garua–that defined tango itself. Dec. 4, 2019 Playlist Nostalgias Francisco Lomuto–Jorge Omar Pompas de Jabón Carlos Gardel–Guillermo Barbieri-José María Aguilar Anclao En Paris
Osvaldo Roval
Since the early 1960’s, the tender voice of Osvaldo Roval has assuaged the pain of homesickness in many Argentinians living in North America. Nov. 20, 2019 Playlist Besame Mucho Granada Por Una Como dos extraños El Dia que me Quieras Tu pálida voz Get your music and make other tango-related
Eduardo Arolas Part II
Eduardo Arolas, although his life was tragically cut short at the age of 32, left more than 100 classic tangos. Playlist Comme Il Faut by Atilio Spadarino Catamarca_Orquesta by Enrique Alessio La Cachila by Carlos Di Sarli Volcán by Osvaldo Requena Retintín by Florindo Sassone Derecho viejo by Nelly Omar on the vocals
Eduardo Arolas Part I
Eduardo Arolas, known as El Tigre del Bandoneón, gave tango its depth and subtleties despite his brief and mysterious life. Playlist Una Noche de Garufa by Ricardo Tanturi Arancetti (Vals) by Eduardo Arolas Solo de Bandoneon Adiós Buenos Aires by Eduardo Arolas Retintín by Orquesta Típica Victor Viborita by Orquesta
