Argentine Tango Blog

Bailando con María Olivera en El Beso, Buenos Aires

Argentine Tango Workshop with María Olivera

May 25, 2023

María Olivera's method combines passion and love for dance with a deep knowledge of anatomy and kinetics acquired from other disciplines such as yoga, stretching, Pilates, and the innovative system Low-Pressure Fitness.

"Esta noche al pasar", Argentine Tango of Héctor Grané. Music sheet cover.

"Esta noche al pasar" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica with Enrique Campos in vocals, 1945.

May 23, 2023

Héctor Grané stood out as a pianist and arranger, imprinting his interpretations with an excellent milonguero taste.

Evaristo Carriego, Argentine poet. Portrait.

"A Evaristo Carriego" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica, 1969.

May 6, 2023

Evaristo Carriego, Argentine poet (May 7, 1883 – October 13, 1912). He was an important influence on the writing of tango lyrics. In homage, the famous instrumental tango "A Evaristo Carriego" was written by Eduardo Rovira and recorded by Orquesta Osvaldo Pugliese in 1969.

Virgilio Expósito, Argentine Tango pianist and composer. Portrait.

"Farol" by Anibal Troilo y su Orquesta Típica with Francisco Fiorentino in vocals, 1943.

May 2, 2023

Virgilio Expósito was a magnificent pianist and, above all, a spectacular creator of beauty. Because of that, by the side of his brother Homero Expósito, he is in the Great Hall of Fame of popular music.

Héctor María Artola, Argentine Tango pianist, bandoneonist, leader, composer and arranger, reading a music score.

"Equipaje" by Anibal Troilo y su Orquesta Típica with Floreal Ruiz in vocals, 1945.

April 30, 2023

Héctor María Artola had a prodigious career. He was the most outstanding figure in the history of Tango in Uruguay.

"Rebeldía" by Miguel Caló y su Orquesta Típica with Raúl Iriarte in vocals, 1947 (with English translation).

April 27, 2023

No, please leave me! Today my love rebelled.

Argentine Tango mural in Buenos Aires today

Argentine Tango today

April 25, 2023

I would like to comment on the situation of Tango today (April 2023).

Argentine Tango dance lesson by Marcelo Solis assisted by Mimi

How to dance Argentine Tango: salida cruzada variation

February 17, 2023

For this sequence, we start with "Salida cruzada".

Argentine Tango dance lesson by Marcelo Solis

How to dance Argentine Tango: leader's cross

February 9, 2023

In previous videos, we have seen the follower's cross. Soon we will apply crosses to the leader's moves. Let's start with this exercise.

How to dance Argentine Tango: salida cruzada

December 29, 2022

It starts like a salida básica. After movement “Two”, the leader changes weight to his right foot, leaving the left foot free of weight. You can embellish with your left foot; for example, a circle.

Argentine Tango dancing by Marcelo Solis and Mimi

Considerations on the value of Argentine Tango

December 20, 2022

I am pleased to share with you some reflections on the value we give to Tango and dancing at the milongas, the place it acquires (or we allow it to acquire) in our lives as milongueros, professionals, teachers, students, etc. These thoughts took the aphoristic form and different approaches: direct, metaphorical, philosophical, in the form of dialogues with a more or less imaginary or real interlocutor, as a game, and as poetry.

Argentine Tango class by Marcelo Solis assisted by Mimi on salida basica

How to dance Argentine Tango: salida básica

October 26, 2022

Argentine Tango is an improvisational dance. However, there are elements like this one that are useful in your learning process.

Francisco Fiorentino with Anibal Troilo, creators of Argentine Tango.

Argentine Tango music playlist #160

September 27, 2022

Argentine Tango music, selected for dancing, practice, or classes. Starting with Troilo/Fiorentino, followed by Di Sarli, Laurenz, and more.

Jorge Ortiz and Rodolfo Biagi, Argentine Tango artists.

Argentine Tango music playlist #159

September 19, 2022

Argentine Tango music for dancing. prepared for classes, practice, or for your enjoyment. Starting with a set of tangos by Rodolfo Biagi orchestra with Jorge Ortiz, followed by Carlos Di Sarli's instrumental selection, and many more.

Argentine Tango dancing by Marcelo Solis and Mimi in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Why do we choose to dance Argentine Tango with some people and not with others?

September 16, 2022

On occasions, we have danced with someone with whom we have felt such a connection, such an openness to express ourselves, such an encouragement to reveal our maximum capacities in the dance, that everything that was not dancing disappeared.

Sexteto Di Sarli y Fama en la radio. Argentine Tango music at Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires

Argentine Tango music playlist #158

September 14, 2022

Argentine tango music playlist for dancing, classes, and practice. Starting with Di Sarli Sextet and ending with Osvaldo Pugliese's orchestra.

Argentine Tango exercise follower's basic cross by Mimi

How to dance Argentine Tango exercise 2: follower's basic cross

September 10, 2022

This position appears for the first time in the close embrace partner's dances in the Argentine Tango's choreography.

Argentine Tango music playlist #157

September 6, 2022

Argentine Tango music selection for dancing, practicing, or use in class. Includes Miguel Caló y su Orquesta Típica with Raúl Berón in vocals, Edgardo Donato instrumentals, milongas, valses, and more.

Anibal Troilo y su Orquesta Típica Argentine Tango music.

Argentine Tango music playlist #156

August 30, 2022

This is the music I love to dance to. I made a selection as you may hear it at milongas. Enjoy it!

Marcelo Solis teaching how to walk in Argentine Tango class.

How to dance Argentine Tango exercise 1: change of weight and walking

August 25, 2022

My intention is to be sure about where I put my foot before I commit my full body weight on that foot, moving carefully and, at the same time, free enough to accept risks and safe enough to choose certain risky situations to be able to play with my movements, making my dance in this way pleasant and interesting at the same time, like a happy, deep, and witty chat with my dance partner.

Bandoneon Argentine Tango musical instrument

Argentine Tango music playlist #155

August 23, 2022

I like to share with you my weekly playlist. Enjoy it!

Marcelo dancing Argentine Tango with Mimi

To dance, to live like a dancer.

July 21, 2022

Dancing a dance like Argentine Tango is, I feel, like philosophizing about what is essential in life.

Marcelo Solis dancing Argentine Tango with Mimi in the San Francisco Bay Area

To dance well in Argentine Tango

June 16, 2022

To dance well, that is to say: to DANCE, we will have to organize our lives in that direction; I will not be able to dance well if my life develops away from that goal. Indeed, if what I long for is, for example, to make money, then my life will be oriented in that direction, in the direction of abstractions (money is an abstraction), very far from my actual body.

Marcelo Solis dancing Argentine Tango with Lola at Milonga Parakultural, Salón Canning, Buenos Aires 2022. Photo Monteleone.

What is dancing Argentine Tango?

April 22, 2022

Dancing Argentine Tango is to propose answers to the question "How to live?"

"Uno" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica with Héctor Mauré in vocals, 1943.

March 27, 2022

Discépolo's work aroused interest in the field of thought. The Spaniard Camilo José Cela included him among his preferred popular poets and Ernesto Sábato had no doubt in identifying himself with his pessimistic philosophy.

How to become a good dancer –and keep getting better.

March 25, 2022

I like to share with you my experience and advice. So let's start with these exercises.

"Nos encontramos al pasar" by Lucio Demare y su Orquesta Típica with Horacio Quintana in vocals, 1945 (English translation of the lyrics).

January 15, 2022

"We meet as we pass You are the same, the same as yesterday, There is anxiety in your eyes And the same gray of dusk."

"El distinguido ciudadano" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica, 1952.

January 7, 2022

Carlos Di Sarli’s reputation for musical elegance got him his nickname El Señor del Tango (The Gentleman of Tango).

"Boedo y San Juan" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Rufino in vocals, 1943.

January 5, 2022

In 1943, Roberto Rufino returned with Di Sarli after a tour in Chile, and on December 17 of that year, the tango Boedo y San Juan was recorded, the last recording of Di Sarli-Rufino.

"Champagne Tango" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1938.

January 4, 2022

In his spare time, Manuel Aróztegui devoted himself to learning music: guitar, mandolin, and violin. Finally, he chose the piano.

Marcelo Solis dancing Argentine Tango with Mimi at Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires virtual classes.

Why do I dance Argentine Tango?

December 27, 2021

I dance Tango because it provides me a sublime experience of joy and wisdom.

Sebastian Piana, Argentine Tango musician and composer.

"Tango (Voz De Tango)" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Castillo in vocals, 1942.

December 11, 2021

Among the artists with a very long career in our popular music, Sebastián Piana stood out by the hierarchy and the sustained inventiveness of his oeuvre as a composer of unforgettable classics.

What does musicality mean in Argentine Tango?

December 3, 2021

When you like a song, it attracts you in a way from which you cannot break easily. One time you are hooked into the music, it affects you. The music awakes emotions in you. If these emotions make you move, then you are dancing.

What is connection in Argentine Tango dance?

November 17, 2021

A good connection in Tango begins with being well connected to yourself.

Why technique is so important in Argentine Tango?

November 2, 2021

The technique has to be a way to use our body efficiently, energizing and healing us. When a movement is technically correct, it is made effortlessly and elegantly. Pain is a symptom that tells us that we are making an unnecessary effort. A movement made technically correct is gratifying.

Why private lessons are the most effective way to learn Argentine Tango?

August 25, 2021

The most important elements of Argentine Tango are connection and musicality.

"Becoming Argentina" interviews Marcelo Solis

July 21, 2021

I had the pleasure and honor to be interviewed by Vance Woods (Cataloger Valley Library Oregon State University) for his blog “Becoming Argentina”. We talked about how did I get to where I am today and how did the Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires come into being...

In Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, the most widespread proposal is that of the day when man reached the Moon (July 20, 1969).

"A los amigos" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica, 1960.

July 20, 2021

In Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, the most widespread proposal is that of the day when man reached the Moon (July 20, 1969).

Enrique Cadícamo, Argentine Tango lyricist and composer.

"A otra cosa che pebeta" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Castillo in vocals, 1943.

July 15, 2021

Enrique Cadícamo was one of the most prolific authors of tangos.

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June 24, 2021

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"Yo soy el Tango", Argentine Tango music sheet.

"Yo soy el Tango" by Aníbal Troilo y su Orquesta Típica with Francisco Fiorentino in vocals, 1941.

June 19, 2021

"I am the milongón tango born in the suburbs malevos and murky."

Compadrito's knife of the history of Argentine Tango.

History of Tango | Excerpt: Differences between "compadrito", "guapo", and "malevo".

June 18, 2021

Wondering what was the difference between "compadrito", "guapo", and "malevo"? Adrian Rodriguez Yemha offers us the results of his research...

Marcelo Solis dancing Argentine Tango at a milonga in Buenos Aires.

Stanford University Radio interviewing Marcelo Solís, 2014.

June 16, 2021

In this interview I talk about my life connection to Tango, about my approach to teaching, the differences between teaching Tango in Argentina and abroad.

Would you like to join our in-person semi-private classes in San Francisco, San Jose and Lafayette?

June 3, 2021

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"A pan y agua", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"A pan y agua" by Ángel D'Agostino y su Orquesta Típica with Ángel Vargas in vocals, 1945.

June 1, 2021

In 1916, Juan Carlos Cobián had to comply with the military service, but he postponed it on his own decision and had to inevitably serve three years later, generally under arrest; what gave him good reasons to compose then his later famous "A pan y agua".

"Tal vez será su voz" by Aníbal Troilo y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Marino in vocals, 1943.

April 26, 2021

Alberto Marino left us with the indelible memory of the brilliance and sonority of his golden voice.

Edgardo Donato, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer, with his orchestra.

"El lengue" by Edgardo Donato y su Orquesta Típica, 1940.

April 14, 2021

The orchestra of Edgardo Donato had a phrasing wrapped up in wide dynamics, where the showcasing of bandoneons and Donato´s frequent interventions as soloists was evidenced.

José Tinelli, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer.

"Por la vuelta" by Francisco Lomuto y su Orquesta Típica with Jorge Omar in vocals, 1939.

April 13, 2021

In 1939, José Tinelli composed his most famous tango: “Por la vuelta”.

What is the best way to learn to dance Argentine Tango?

April 11, 2021

Everything good about Argentine Tango dancing is the result of practice.

Daniel López Barreto, Argentine Tango pianist, composer, musicologist and lecturer.

"La uruguayita Lucía" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica with Enrique Campos in vocals, 1945.

April 9, 2021

Daniel López Barreto was a pianist, composer, musicologist and lecturer.

Argentine Tango dancing. Marcelo Solis and Mimi.

Argentine Tango class on exercises to improve your dance

April 8, 2021

Argentine tango is a community form of art, in which you can contemplate beauty and produce it as well.

"San José de Flores", Argentine Tango vinyl record cover.

"San José de Flores" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Morán in vocals, 1953.

April 8, 2021

"I'm sorry to see you today, Flores neighborhood, corner of my games, cordial and happy. Dear memories, love story Evoking a romance of endless bliss..."

"La clavada", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"La clavada" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1940.

April 7, 2021

Ernesto Zambonini was one of the creators of the "canyengue" beat with the violin.

Reinaldo Yiso, Argentine Tango lyricist.

"El bazar de los juguetes" by Miguel Caló y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Podestá in vocals, 1954.

April 6, 2021

Reinaldo Yiso wrote a great number of tango lyrics with descriptive character, using simple lines.

Roberto Díaz, Argentine Tango singer and composer.

"Qué querés con ese loro" by Cayetano Puglisi y su Sexteto Típico with Roberto Díaz in vocals, 1929.

April 5, 2021

Roberto Díaz was the first orchestra tango vocalist.

Edgardo & Osvaldo Donato, Argentine Tango musicians and composers.

"Sacale punta" by Edgardo Donato y su Orquesta Típica with Horacio Lagos and Armando Piovani in vocals, 1938 (English translation).

April 4, 2021

"Sharpen this milonga That has already started. I felt that those bellows that grumble From the heart..."

Hugo Baralis, Argentine Tango violinist, leader and arranger.

"Un placer" by Anibal Troilo y su Orquesta Típica, 1942.

April 2, 2021

In 1936, his friend Anibal Troilo, who had already put together his own orchestra, summoned Hugo Baralis to join it.

Alberto Vaccarezza, Argentine Tango lyricist, and theatre writer.

"Adiós para siempre" by Ángel D'Agostino y su Orquesta Típica with Ángel Vargas in vocals, 1942.

April 1, 2021

Alberto Vaccarezza was deep in the heart of the people.

"Trasnochando" by Miguel Caló y su Orquesta Típica with Raúl Berón in vocals, 1942.

March 30, 2021

There are not a few Tango lovers who assure that, after Carlos Gardel, there is Raúl Berón.

Enrique Santos Discépolo, Argentine Tango musician and composer, author of famous tangos, filmmaker, actor and screenwriter.

"Infamia" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica with Héctor Mauré in vocals, 1941.

March 27, 2021

Enrique Santos Discépolo was versatile in his styling, able to write ironic, moralistic, romantic, sarcastic, expressionist, passionate, and nostalgic songs.

"Me quedé mirándola" by Anibal Troilo y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Marino in vocals, 1945.

March 26, 2021

Roberto Miró had a natural musicality, which underlies his verses.

"Como dos extraños", Argentine Tango music vinyl disc.

"Como dos extraños" by Pedro Laurenz y su Orquesta Típica with Juan Carlos Casas in vocals, 1940.

March 24, 2021

Juan Carlos Casas had a vocal range between tenor and baritone, and a delicate way of expression.

Carlos Vicente Geroni Flores, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer.

"Marisabel" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Castillo in vocals, 1942.

March 22, 2021

A wandering bohemian, Carlos Vicente Geroni Flores carried his musical talent throughout the world, spreading tangos and folk music in a personal subtle style.

Héctor Palacios, Argentine Tango singer and composer.

"Viejo portón" by Rodolfo Biagi y su Orquesta Típica with Teófilo Ibáñez in vocals, 1938.

March 21, 2021

In 1937 in a poll organized by La República newspaper, Héctor Palacios was chosen as Carlos Gardel’s successor.

"Bohardilla", Argentine Tango vinyl disc.

"Bohardilla" by Miguel Caló y su Orquesta Típica with Raúl Iriarte in vocals, 1944.

March 20, 2021

"Joyful garret of Paris, old memory and something gray of those student years, of dreamer and vagabond."

Domingo Triguero, Argentine Tango musician and composer.

"Dejame así" by Alfredo De Angelis y su Orquesta Típica with Floreal Ruiz in vocals, 1943.

March 17, 2021

Domingo Triguero's artistic career essentially spanned the decade from 1925 to 1935.

"Discos de Gardel", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Discos de Gardel" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica with Enrique Campos in vocals, 1945.

March 16, 2021

After his death, Gardel’s records made that many of his fans started a thorough hunt which seemed to be a race to find out who was the first to discover the complete collection of his recordings.

"Quiero verte una vez más" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Morán in vocals, 1950.

March 15, 2021

Alberto Morán attracted the attention of the maestro Osvaldo Pugliese.

Rodolfo Biagi y su Orquesta Típica, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer.

"Gólgota" by Rodolfo Biagi y su Orquesta Típica with Teófilo Ibáñez in vocals, 1938.

March 14, 2021

In 1938, Rodolfo Biagi put together his own orchestra.

Herminia Velich, Argentine Tango singer, actress, pianist, composer and lyricist.

"Cualquier cosa" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Morán in vocals, 1952.

March 12, 2021

Herminia Velich was a singer, actress, pianist, composer and lyricist.

Rafael Tuegols and his Quartet, Argentine Tango musician and composer.

"La gayola" by Enrique Rodríguez y su Orquesta Típica with Armando Moreno in vocals, 1941.

March 11, 2021

The name of Rafael Tuegols remained in gold letters in the history of Tango.

Enrique Campos, Argentine Tango singer and composer.

"Soy muchacho de arrabal" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica with Enrique Campos in vocals, 1946.

March 10, 2021

Enrique Campos had a look, a personality, and a distinct voice that he evidenced with his phrased and musical expression.

Alberto Echagüe, Argentine Tango singer and lyricist.

"La bruja" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Echagüe in vocals, 1938.

March 9, 2021

Alberto Echagüe was the most important singer in Juan D'Arienzo's orchestra.

Enrique Rodríguez, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer.

"En la buena y en la mala" by Enrique Rodríguez y su Orquesta Típica with Armando Moreno in vocals, 1940.

March 8, 2021

Enrique Rodríguez’s orchestra had the brilliant sound of a well-rehearsed formation, with simple lovely arrangements and also with outstanding vocalists.

Emilio and Osvaldo Fresedo, argentine Tango musicians, lyricists, leaders and composers.

"Por qué" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Chanel and Alberto Morán in vocals, 1945.

March 5, 2021

Emilio Fresedo’s lyrics reached great popular acclaim.

"Yo soy de Parque Patricios", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Yo soy de Parque Patricios" by Ángel D'Agostino y su Orquesta Típica with Ángel Vargas in vocals, 1944.

March 4, 2021

Carlos Lucero wrote the lyrics of, among other beautiful tangos, "Yo soy de Parque Patricios".

Roberto Maida, Argentine Tango singer and composer.

"No hay que hacerse mala sangre" by Francisco Canaro y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Maida in vocals, 1935.

March 2, 2021

Roberto Maida’s association with Canaro began in November 1934.

Chingolo, bird of Argentina and Uruguay regions.

"Ya no cantas chingolo" by Enrique Rodríguez y su Orquesta Típica with Armando Moreno in vocals, 1943.

March 1, 2021

Antonio Scatasso’s activity was focused on orchestra leading and composing music.

"Cotorrita de la suerte", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Cotorrita de la suerte" by Anibal Troilo y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Marino in vocals, 1945.

February 28, 2021

The verses of José De Grandis appear with honor in the gallery of popular urban poetry.

Dante Smurra, Argentine Tango musician and composer.

"Embrujamiento" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica with Juan Carlos Lamas in vocals, 1942.

February 27, 2021

When in 1938 Rodolfo Biagi left the ranks of Juan D'Arienzo, he wanted Dante Smurra as a replacement for Manos Brujas, but did not accept for reasons of familiarity with the style.

Osmar Maderna, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer.

"En tus ojos de cielo" by Miguel Caló y su Orquesta Típica with Raúl Berón in vocals, 1944.

February 26, 2021

His subtle, almost ethereal and suggestive touch, deprived of any emphasis or pomposity, led Osmar Maderna to create an orchestral style based on the same pattern.

Marcelo Solis dancing Argentine Tango with Mimi at our beginner virtual class.

Argentine Tango class on clockwise direction turn

February 25, 2021

In our classes, we share with you our own experience, knowledge, and passion for Tango.

José Razzano, Argentine Tango musician and composer, with Gardel in 1926.

"Medallita de la suerte" by Alfredo De Angelis y su Orquesta Típica with Oscar Larroca in vocals, 1952.

February 25, 2021

José Razzano had a splendid tenor voice, of perfect intonation, that blended perfectly with Gardel's range.

"Notas de bandoneón", Argentine Tango music vinyl disc.

"Notas de bandoneón" by Ángel D'Agostino y su Orquesta Típica with Ángel Vargas in vocals, 1942.

February 23, 2021

Orestes Cúfaro created many successful tangos.

Marcelo Solis dancing Argentine Tango with Mimi at our virtual intermediate class.

Argentine Tango class on change of direction and pause, a different "salida", "calecita", and "planeo" variation.

February 22, 2021

Learn to dance Argentine Tango. Live your life to the fullest.

Antonio Romano, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer.

"No me extraña" by Pedro Laurenz y su Orquesta Típica with Juan Carlos Casas in vocals, 1940.

February 20, 2021

Antonio Romano carried out an exciting work either as an instrumentalist and leader or in the way he conceived his works as a composer.

Como se muere de amor Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Como se muere de amor" by Alfredo De Angelis y su Orquesta Típica with Floreal Ruiz in vocals, 1943.

February 19, 2021

Daniel Álvarez’s career as instrumentalist and bandleader was important, al well as his output as a composer.

Marcelo Solis dancing Argentine Tango with Mimi

Argentine Tango class on crossed system sacada, americana, molinete, and counterclockwise turn

February 18, 2021

In this class, we work on: Crossed system and its relation to the backward ocho. Concept of invasion of partner's space. Crossed system sacada. Americana. Counterclockwise direction turn.

Mariano Mores, Argentine tango musician, leader and composer.

"A quién le puede importar" by Ángel D'Agostino y su Orquesta Típica with Ángel Vargas in vocals, 1945.

February 18, 2021

Mariano Mores was an inspired composer of authentic Tango classics.

Luis Caruso, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer.

"Y siempre igual" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica with Enrique Campos in vocals, 1944.

February 17, 2021

As an author, Luis Caruso filed in the record over 200 numbers of great success. For instance: “Y siempre igual”.

Ángel Villoldo, Argentine Tango musician, composer and lyricist.

"El choclo" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1937.

February 16, 2021

Ángel Villoldo is considered by many as “The father of Tango”.

"Demasiado tarde", Argentine Tango vinyl disc.

"Demasiado tarde" by Ángel D'Agostino y su Orquesta Típica with Ángel Vargas in vocals, 1946.

February 14, 2021

"It's all the same; nothing has changed: the same patio, the same sun, the same ivy, which, like my hope kept growing in my absence staying green as ever…"

"Hacelo por la vieja", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Hacelo por la vieja" by Alfredo De Angelis y su Orquesta Típica with Oscar Larroca in vocals, 1952.

February 12, 2021

Héctor Bonatti's biggest hit is “Hacelo por la vieja”.

Marcelo Solis dancing Argentine Tango with Mimi at our virtual class.

Argentine Tango class on change of direction, pause, embellishments, boleo and crossed system walking.

February 11, 2021

Learn to dance Argentine Tango. Live your life to the fullest.

Juan Viladomat, Argentine Tango musician, leader, producer and composer.

"Fumando espero" by Héctor Varela y su Orquesta Típica with Argentino Ledesma in vocals, 1955.

February 10, 2021

Undoubtedly, "Fumando espero", is Juan Viladomat's greatest hit in the genre and has been recorded in tens and tens of renditions.

Enrique Mora, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer.

"Este es tu tango" by Enrique Rodriguez y su Orquesta Típica with Armando Moreno in vocals, 1945.

February 9, 2021

Enrique Mora was a great musician. Out of his compositions, one of the best known is “Este es tu tango”.

Feliciano Brunelli, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer.

"Vamos" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Podestá in vocals, 1944.

February 8, 2021

Feliciano Brunelli was a composer and player of tangos, milongas, waltzes, and several other diverse rhythms, giving him the immense popularity he enjoyed for almost 40 years.

Romeo Gavioli, Argentine Tango singer and musician.

"Mendocina" by Edgardo Donato y su Orquesta Típica with Romeo Gavioli in vocals, 1942.

February 6, 2021

Romeo Gavioli represents the archetype of the style in vogue during the forties, with his voice expressing an introspective feeling through delicate phrasing and an exquisite musicality.

Alberto Suárez Villanueva, Argentine Tango musician and composer.

"Al compás de un tango" by Lucio Demare y su Orquesta Típica with Juan Carlos Miranda in vocals, 1942.

February 5, 2021

Alberto Suárez Villanueva was a notable musician of our beloved Tango that contributed to the evolution of the genre either in his work as a player, in the melodic and rhythmical aspects, and in his work as a composer.

"Olivero", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Olivero" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica, 1951.

February 3, 2021

José Martínez left us a series of tangos that enrich the floors of the milongas with their beauty.

Argentine Tango beginner class on"salida", backward ocho combination, embellishment and "the clock".

February 2, 2021

Study, do your homework, practice, put it together with a song, and enjoy Tango: it is wonderful!!!

"Punto y coma", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Punto y coma" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica, 1948.

February 2, 2021

In 1919, José Martínez would leave Canaro’s orchestra to form his own. Canaro himself confessed some time after that, he thought, it would greatly weaken his orchestra.

"Zorro gris", Argentine tango music sheet cover.

"Zorro gris" by Alfredo De Angelis y su Orquesta Típica with Oscar Larroca in vocals, 1952.

February 1, 2021

Rafael Tuegols' most successful tango probably has been "Zorro gris".

"Canaro", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Canaro" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1941.

January 31, 2021

José Martínez, without having studied music, played by ear, and yet he was a very good instrumentalist and a better composer; as he did not know how to write music, his creations were put on paper by other musicians, among whom were Francisco Canaro.

Marcelo Solis dancing Argentine Tango with Mimi at our beginner class.

Argentine Tango beginner class on backward ocho and "sandwich".

January 28, 2021

Tango is passion. We are passionate about Tango. The most important part of teaching Tango is to be able to transmit that passion.

Ricardo Tanturi, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer, and medical doctor.

"La vida es corta" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Castillo in vocals, 1941.

January 27, 2021

Tanturi's great success would come in 1939 when he incorporated Alberto Castillo, a great attraction for the public.

Ramón Collazo, Argentine Tango musician and composer.

"Agua florida" by Ángel D'Agostino y su Orquesta Típica with Ángel Vargas in vocals, 1941.

January 26, 2021

Among Ramón Collazo's compositions, “Agua florida” stands out.

"Loca de amor", Argentine Tango music vinyl disc.

"Loca de amor" by Rodolfo Biagi y su Orquesta Típica with Teófilo Ibáñez in vocals, 1938.

January 25, 2021

Pablo Vázquez was one of the most brilliant singers, for his select training and higher education.

"Como los nardos en flor", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Como los nardos en flor" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica, 1951.

January 24, 2021

Eduardo Viera's first song may have been "Como los nardos en flor".

"El pensamiento", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"El pensamiento" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1945.

January 23, 2021

José Martínez used to make up the melody of his compositions improvising during his concerts.

José Martínez, Argentine Tango musician and composer.

History of Tango - Part 11: José Martínez. The great intuitive.

January 22, 2021

José Martínez was a great pianist and composer who has left lasting tangos, in versions that we still listen to and like to dance, even though he did not know how to write music nor study it formally.

"Danza maligna", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Danza maligna" by Enrique Rodríguez y su Orquesta Típica with Armando Moreno in vocals, 1940.

January 22, 2021

"The pleasure of the gods, perverse dancing, Tango is a rite and is religion; Criollas orchestras are their altars and the priest, his bandoneon. I want to feel trapped as in the prison of my pain, keep silent, half my soul that there is a secret between the two."

Argentine Tango class for beginners 3: cradle, forward and backward ochos, systems.

January 21, 2021

Practice every day. Even a 5-minute break is good for practice.

"Lejos de Buenos Aires" by Anibal Troilo y su Orquesta Típica with Francisco Fiorentino in vocals, 1942.

January 18, 2021

Oscar Rubens was a prototypical lyricist of the 40s.

"Yo soy de San Telmo", Argentine Tango music vinyl disc.

"Yo soy de San Telmo" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Rufino in vocals, 1943.

January 17, 2021

Di Sarli was who, in 1943, gave Arturo Gallucci a career move by recording with his orchestra the milonga “Yo soy de San Telmo”.

"Seguime si podés", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Seguime si podés" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica, 1953.

January 16, 2021

Alejandro Scarpino was, as a performer, a player with a very good technique and a great command of his instrument.

"Yo quiero cantar un Tango", Argentine Tango music vinyl disc.

"Yo quiero cantar un tango" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica with Héctor Mauré in vocals, 1943.

January 15, 2021

José María Suñé was the manager of several orchestras and singers and stood out in this field for years. However, at the same time, he was also a poet.

Marcelo Solis and Mimi dancing Argentine Tango

Argentine Tango class for beginners 2: connection between partners, line of dance, basic patterns.

January 14, 2021

It is wonderful sharing with you our knowledge and passion for Tango.

Marcelo Solis and Mimi Mehaouchi dancing Argentine Tango at a class.

Argentine Tango class for beginners 1: walking, change of weight and musicality.

January 12, 2021

Let’s start with walking, change of weight, and listening to the music.

"El Cencerro", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"El cencerro" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1937.

January 12, 2021

José Martínez is a name of a truly remarkable importance in the early days of Tango.

Ernesto Ponzio, Argentine Tango musician and composer.

"Don Juan" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1936.

January 11, 2021

The well-known tango “Don Juan (El taita del barrio)” was written by Ernesto Ponzio in 1898.

Alfredo Attadía, Argentine Tango musician and composer.

"Hay que vivirla compadre" by Ángel D'Agostino y su Orquesta Típica with Ángel Vargas in vocals, 1942.

January 10, 2021

Alfredo Attadía's definitive consecration took place when he was called by Ángel D'Agostino to join his group as lead bandoneon and arranger.

Alberto Amor. Argentine music at Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires.

"Flor de Montserrat" by Rodolfo Biagi y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Amor in vocals, 1945.

January 8, 2021

Alberto Amor was a great singer not only because of his interpretive quality but also for his personal voice and phrasing.

"Milonguero viejo", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Milonguero viejo" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica, 1944.

January 7, 2021

“Milonguero viejo (Fresedo)”, the tango that Carlos Di Sarli dedicated to Fresedo, his referent, and admired friend, is curiously the paradoxical lapsus that portrays his musical model.

Roberto Rufino, Argentine Tango singer and composer.

"Mañana zarpa un barco" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Rufino in vocals, 1942.

January 6, 2021

Roberto Rufino was that: a storyteller, a phraser, an interpreter that perfectly knew which was the meaning of what he was singing.

Jorge Kero, milonguero from Buenos Aires.

Adela Galeazzi y Jorge Kero dance milonga Morena

January 5, 2021

Jorge Kero, a great milonguero from Buenos Aires, showing off his "milonga traspié" characteristic style.

"Una noche de garufa", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Una noche de garufa" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica, 1941.

January 3, 2021

In 1909, when Eduardo Arolas composed “Una noche de garufa”, he was 17 and had not yet acquired a formalized musical education.

Cayetano Puglisi at Juan D'Arienzo Orchestra playing Argentine Tango.

"La bicoca" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1940.

January 2, 2021

In 1940, D'Arienzo looked for members to put together a new orchestra, tempting Cayetano Puglisi with a good offer.

Carlos Parodi, Argentine Tango musician and composer.

"Milonga antigua" by Miguel Caló y su Orquesta Típica with Raúl Berón in vocals, 1942.

December 31, 2020

Carlos Parodi composed beautiful songs, like "milonga antigua".

Argentine Tango on clockwise direction parallel system turn

December 30, 2020

You can learn to dance Tango! With guidance, exercise, and practice.

Argentine Tango class on low boleo, forward ocho, and lapiz turn.

December 29, 2020

This class is the continuation of Argentine Tango class on backward ocho, sanguchito (mordida), and stop in two class.

Argentine Tango class on backward ocho, sanguchito (mordida), and stop in two.

December 28, 2020

These elements are essential to your Tango journey. Work on them and you will become a great dancer.

Rafael Rossi, Argentine tango musician and composer.

"Cuando tallan los recuerdos" by Miguel Caló y su Orquesta Típica with Raúl Iriarte in vocals, 1943.

December 28, 2020

Rafael Rossi was a figure of a long and fruitful career within Tango.

"Quién te ve" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Sexteto Típico with Santiago Devin in vocals, 1929.

December 27, 2020

Santiago Devin was a singer with a very defined and melodious voice.

"Bajo un cielo de estrellas", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Bajo un cielo de estrellas" by Miguel Caló su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Podestá in vocals, 1941.

December 26, 2020

The beauty and the originality of the waltzes composed by Héctor Stamponi are evidenced in titles like “Bajo un cielo de estrellas”.

About virtual Argentine Tango classes and private lessons

December 25, 2020

In virtual classes, we are able to observe in detail our students dancing, and count on it as a magnificent tool to organize the presentation of our knowledge to them.

Héctor Stamponi, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer.

“Inquietud” by Osvaldo Fresedo y su Orquesta Típica with Ricardo Ruiz in vocals, 1939.

December 24, 2020

Héctor Stamponi is one of the fundamental names that appeared in the 40s, with an influence on the present, by means of the outstanding features of his remarkable personality.

Luis Moresco, Argentine Tango musician and composer.

"Yo tengo un puñal" by Rodolfo Biagi y su Orquesta Típica with Carlos Acuña in vocals, 1943.

December 23, 2020

Luis Moresco composed this tango, among many.

"Sollozos" by Osvaldo Fresedo y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Ray in vocals, 1937.

December 22, 2020

Roberto Ray was the first to establish the standards of style for the singers in the orchestra of Osvaldo Fresedo.

"Unión Cívica", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Unión Cívica" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1938.

December 21, 2020

Domingo Santa Cruz began as a composer in 1904, with the tango “Unión Cívica”.

"Jirón porteño", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Jirón porteño" by Alfredo De Ángelis y su Orquesta Típica with Julio Martel in vocals, 1946.

December 20, 2020

Julio Navarrine wrote a large number of tango lyrics, the most important is “Oro muerto - Jirón porteño”, of 1926, written in collaboration with Juan Raggi.

"Marinero", Argentine Tango music vinyl disc.

"Marinero" by Enrique Rodriguez y su Orquesta Típica with Armando Moreno in vocals, 1943.

December 19, 2020

Francisco Ruiz Paris was a playwright and artistic director. Of Spanish origin, he was already doing something in the theater there in his land, a vocation to which he gave himself almost entirely in Buenos Aires since he arrived, back in 1908, working as an actor in its main stages.

"Tango argentino", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Tango argentino" by Enrique Rodriguez y su Orquesta Típica with Armando Moreno in vocals, 1942.

December 18, 2020

At the age of 16, Alfredo Bigeschi met the famous Juan Maglio and contributed some verses to which Pacho put music, and thus “Tango argentino” was born.

Andrés Domenech, Argentine Tango musician, composer and lyricist.

"Va a cantar un ruiseñor" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Podestá in vocals, 1942.

December 17, 2020

Decidedly determined to show his conditions, Andrés Domenech settled in Buenos Aires in 1923, where he managed to impose his name as a tango composer.

"Me besó y se fue", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Me besó y se fue" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica with Enrique Campos in vocals, 1945.

December 16, 2020

José Canet was a prolific composer. One of his greatest hits was the waltz “Me besó y se fue”.

"La abandoné y no sabía", Argentine Tango music sheet page.

"La abandoné y no sabía" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Chanel in vocals, 1944.

December 15, 2020

José Canet's style was deeply rooted and directly based on the classic guitar groups.

Juan D'Arienzo and his orchestra with Alberto Echagüe in vocals. Argentine Tango music.

"Nada más" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Echagüe in vocals, 1938.

December 14, 2020

Juan D'Arienzo contributed a fresh, juvenile, enlivening air to Tango.

Change of weight, Argentine Tango class with Marcelo Solis.

Argentine Tango class on change of weight

December 13, 2020

Change of weight is a variation of walking.

Armando Lacava, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer.

"Un tango y nada más" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica with Jorge Durán in vocals, 1945.

December 13, 2020

Armando Lacava was a pianist with formal training and he added, to his technical knowledge of orchestration and harmony, the experience acquired with the bohemian nightlife in Buenos Aires.

"Corazón", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Corazón" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Rufino in vocals, 1939.

December 12, 2020

Carlos Di Sarli began to hum a tango to Héctor Marcó, who told him its name: «It's going to be called “Corazón”.»

Julio De Caro, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer.

"Boedo" by Julio De Caro y su Sexteto Típico, 1949.

December 11, 2020

Julio De Caro would gravitate, as no other had, in the Tango history to come by widening its spiritual horizon.

Carlos Lazzari, Argentine Tango musician and composer.

"Calla bandoneón" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica with Enrique Campos in vocals, 1944.

December 10, 2020

Temperamental is the descriptive expression most suited to define the interpretive style of Carlos Lazzari.

"Galleguita", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Galleguita" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Chanel in vocals, 1945.

December 9, 2020

Alfredo Navarrine was born in Buenos Aires (San Cristóbal neighborhood) on December 8, 1894.

Adolfo Mondino, Argentine Tango musician and composer.

"No te aguanto más" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Sexteto Típico, 1929.

December 8, 2020

Adolfo Mondino was one of the best tango pianists of his time.

Alberto Castillo, Argentine Tango singer and composer.

"Barajando recuerdos" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Castillo in vocals, 1943.

December 7, 2020

When Alberto Castillo realized that people moved according to the nuances of his voice, he never deviated from that way of singing, of that natural style of Tango, to which a detail of great importance must be added: his perfect intonation.

"Fruta amarga", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Fruta amarga" by Miguel Caló y su Orquesta Típica with Raúl Iriarte in vocals, 1945.

December 6, 2020

As a composer, Hugo Gutierrez produced several masterpieces with lyrics by the most prominent lyricists.

"Cordón de oro", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Cordón de oro" by Anibal Troilo y su Orquesta Típica, 1941.

December 5, 2020

All his musical knowledge reveals to us the splendid background with which Carlos Posadas arrived at Tango.

"Cero al as" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Podestá in vocals, 1944.

December 4, 2020

Francisco Bohigas began writing tangos in 1925 and produced titles such as this one.

"Ensueños", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Ensueños" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica, 1943.

December 3, 2020

As a composer, the masterpiece of Luis Brighenti is "Ensueños".

Osvaldo Pugliese, Anibal Troilo, Floreal Ruiz, Ricardo Tanturi, and other Argentine Tango artists.

"Amiga" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Chanel in vocals, 1947.

December 2, 2020

For many years, Osvaldo Pugliese's orchestra was banned for broadcasting as a means of political censorship but it did not succeed in diminishing his popular acceptance.

Miguel Nijenshon, Argentine Tango musician and composer.

"Decime qué pasó" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Rufino in vocals, 1942.

December 1, 2020

As a composer, Miguel Nijensohn made great hits by means of the recordings of the most popular orchestras.

Roberto Chanel, Argentine Tango singer and composer.

"Fuimos" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Chanel in vocals, 1946.

November 30, 2020

With his nasal sound, his canyengue, and his common man's diction, Roberto Chanel kept alive the popular roots that gave rise to tango music.

Marcelo Solis with Myriam Pincen at a milonga in Buenos Aires a night of Argentine Tango dancing.

Argentine Tango class with Myriam Pincen, Buenos Aires, March 2019.

November 29, 2020

Myriam Pincen's classes aim to instruct and encourage the dance of Tango Salón Tradicional Argentino.

Mario Demarco, Argentine Tango musician and composer.

"Pata ancha" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica, 1957.

November 29, 2020

In June 1954, Mario Demarco joined Osvaldo Pugliese’s orchestra. He premiered one of his best tangos with that orchestra: "Pata ancha".

Juan Sanchez Gorio. Argentine music at Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires.

"Gitana rusa" by Ricardo Malerba y su Orquesta Típica with Orlando Medina in vocals, 1942.

November 28, 2020

Not only should we remember this notable musician because he was a good bandoneon player but also for his orchestra which for 20 years won the heart of the people of our country with its rhythmic style and its sentimental repertory.

"Adios arrabal", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Adiós arrabal" by Ángel D'Agostino y su Orquesta Típica with Ángel Vargas in vocals, 1941.

November 27, 2020

Juan Baüer became a composer in 1924, and since then had produced many great tangos, such as this one.

"Charamusca", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Charamusca" by Francisco Canaro y su Orquesta Típica, 1934.

November 26, 2020

Francisco Canaro's life runs parallel to the history of Tango: starting in the poorest neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, moving up the social ladder, and eventually achieving worldwide recognition.

Tanturi-Campos Argentine Tango music disc back cover detail.

"Así se canta" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica with Enrique Campos in vocals, 1943.

November 25, 2020

Marvil was a very popular lyricist, many of whose creations we can hear at milongas.

"Yo te bendigo", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Yo te bendigo" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Chanel in vocals, 1947.

November 24, 2020

Juan Andrés Bruno was a playwright who ventured into Tango with beautiful titles such as "Yo te bendigo".

Pablo Podestá, Argentine Tango singer, guitarist, composer and actor.

"Pablo" by Anibal Troilo y su Orquesta Típica, 1943.

November 23, 2020

Those who saw Pablo Podestá act assured that he had no rival on the scene and always remembered him as the greatest of our actors.

Blas Catrenau & Luciana Guido dancing Argentine Tango.

Argentine Tango dancing by Blas Catrenau and Luciana Guido at Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires

November 22, 2020

Workshop review at Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires, November 2013.

Osvaldo Ruggiero with Osvaldo Pugliese and other musicians of his Argentine Tango orchestra.

"Para dos" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica, 1952.

November 22, 2020

"I was not influenced by any other bandoneonist. We have to take into account that I reached the Pugliese Orchestra when I was seventeen. Then, yes, Osvaldo shaped me, polished me, and marked me forever." From an interview with Osvaldo Ruggiero on 25/11/1992.

Ricardo González, Argentine Tango musician and composer.

"La rosarina" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1937.

November 21, 2020

Of Ricardo González Muchila, his tango “La rosarina” deserves special mention because it was the one that transcended the most.

Oscar Herrero, Argentine Tango musician and composer.

"Nochero soy" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica, 1956.

November 20, 2020

It is essential to highlight the creative capacity of Oscar Herrero in compositions like “Nochero soy”.

Pascual Contursi, Argentine Tango lyricist.

"Que lindo es enamorarse" by Alfredo De Angelis y su Orquesta Típica with Carlos Dante in vocals, 1946.

November 19, 2020

Pascual Contursi was the creator of the tango lyric.

Argentine Tango class on walking: fundamentals

November 18, 2020

Tango challenges you to make your walk -and your entire life- a work of Art.

Cuarteto Juan Maglio, Argentine Tango music.

"Un copetín" by Ángel D'Agostino y su Orquesta Típica with Ángel Vargas in vocals, 1941.

November 18, 2020

Juan Maglio “Pacho” was essential to the acceptance of the bandoneon as a musical instrument of Tango.

Juan Maglio Pacho Argentine Tango music disc.

"La marca de fuego" by Rodolfo Biagi y su Orquesta Típica, 1940.

November 17, 2020

Such it was the boom in sales of the recordings made by the orchestra led by Juan Maglio, who was called by his nickname Pacho, that this little word became a synonym for the recordings.

"Recuerdos", Argentine Tango vals music sheet cover.

"Recuerdos" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Castillo in vocals, 1941.

November 16, 2020

Alfredo Pelaia gained a reputation that led him to Buenos Aires to record albums for the Victor, obtaining great success with his beautiful waltz "Recuerdos".

Blas Catrenau and Luciana Guido, Argentine Tango dancers, maestros milongueros.

Blas Catrenau and Luciana Guido at Festival Tango Valentin, Paris, France, 2016.

November 15, 2020

Blas Catrenau started dancing Tango in his early youth among other young men at the practice studio of Crisol and Verné.

Enrique Delfino, Argentine Tango musician and composer.

"Araca la cana" by Osvaldo Fresedo y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Ray in vocals, 1933.

November 15, 2020

Enrique Delfino composed over two hundred tangos, wrote music for the movies, for numerous theater plays, and toured several European countries, performing as a clownish player and humorist.

"Porteño y bailarín", Argentine Tango vinyl disc cover.

"Porteño y bailarín" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica with Jorge Durán in vocals, 1945 (English translation).

November 14, 2020

"Porteño and dancer, you made me Tango, as I am: Romantic and sweet ..."

"Historia de un amor", Argentine Tango vinyl disc.

"Historia de un amor" by Héctor Varela y su Orquesta Típica with Rodolfo Lesica in vocals, 1956 (English translation).

November 13, 2020

"You're no longer by my side, sweetheart I have only loneliness in my soul and if I can't see you anymore, why God made me love you to make me suffer more ..."

"Una emoción", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Una emoción" by Lucio Demare y su Orquesta Típica with Raúl Berón in vocals, 1943.

November 12, 2020

Raúl Kaplún joined In 1942 the orchestra led by the pianist Lucio Demare.

Raúl Kaplún, Argentine Tango musician and composer.

"Canción de rango (Pa' que se callen)" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Castillo in vocals, 1942.

November 11, 2020

Besides his violin playing, Raul Kaplún contributed to Tango with great compositions.

Marcelo Solis & Mimi dancing milonga at a their Argentine Tango class.

Argentine Tango class on milonga: fundamentals

November 10, 2020

Everything that is good in Tango dancing is the result of practice.

Vinyl disc Di Sarli, Argentine Tango music.

"Canta pajarito" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Rufino in vocals, 1943.

November 10, 2020

Juan José Guichandut started making music as a teenager and his artistic life put him on track towards composing entirely.

Alberto Mastra, Argentine Tango musician, singer and composer.

"Maldonado" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Rufino in vocals, 1943.

November 9, 2020

Alberto Mastra's facet as an author needs to be highlighted. His creations were soon included in the songbooks of the most important orchestras and singers.

"Malvón", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Malvón" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica with Enrique Campos in vocals, 1943.

November 8, 2020

Oscar Arona stood out for his musical compositions.

"El irresistible", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"El irresistible" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1936.

November 7, 2020

Lorenzo Logatti, the composer of the melody, replied that he had not yet given a title to the piece. She then added: - But it's irresistible !!! - That's it, that will be your title ...

Argentine Tango class on milonga: Introduction.

November 6, 2020

Do you need to practice in Argentine Tango? What is your goal? In Tango, and in Life? What constitutes my freedom is a measure of self-reliance. I am a machine.

Homero Expósito, Argentine Tango poet and lyricist.

"Margo" by Miguel Caló y su Orquesta Típica with Raúl Iriarte in vocals, 1945.

November 6, 2020

Homero Expósito was the most original, the most important and the most representative of the poets in Tango, since the brilliant generation of the 40s.

Anselmo Aieta, Argentine Tango musician, leader, and composer.

"Mariposita" by Osvaldo Fresedo y su Orquesta Típica, 1941.

November 5, 2020

Anselmo Aieta was a painter of happiness and sadness that changed colors for sounds.

Carlos Acuña playing guitar, Argentine Tango singer and composer.

"A suerte y verdad" by Rodolfo Biagi y su Orquesta Típica with Carlos Acuña in vocals, 1944.

November 4, 2020

At the end of 1942, Carlos Acuña was summoned by Rodolfo Biagi, he made his debut on Radio Splendid, achieving great success.

"El arroyito", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"El arroyito" by Enrique Rodriguez y su Orquesta Típica, 1948.

November 3, 2020

Samuel Castriota was a musician of good aptitudes and outstanding importance in the generation of instrumentalists that covered the history of Tango in the early decades of this century.

"Remolino" by Alfredo De Angelis y su Orquesta Típica with Carlos Dante and Julio Martel in vocals, 1946.

November 2, 2020

In the forties, Alfredo De Angelis was the promoter of the vocal duets. Revising his discography the team Dante-Martel stands out in the first place with pearls like "Remolino", among others.

"Milonga sentimental", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Milonga sentimental" by Francisco Canaro y su Orquesta Típica with Ernesto Famá and Ángel Ramos in vocals, 1933.

November 1, 2020

A decisive contribution by Homero Manzi to the Río de la Plata music was his updating and enriching of the milonga, a genre that shares its origin with Tango.

"Tu" Argentine Tango by Miguel Caló with Raúl Berón in vocals, vinyl disc.

"Tú" by Miguel Caló y su Orquesta Típica with Raúl Berón in vocals, 1949.

October 31, 2020

Among José María Contursi's outstanding lyrics, we must mention "Tú", with music by José Dames.

"Tucumán" by Juan D'Arienzo, vinyl disc.

"Tucumán" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1950.

October 30, 2020

José Luis Padula was born in Tucumán, and he dedicated a tango to this city.

“Repique del corazón” by Edgardo Donato y su Orquesta Típica with Horacio Lagos and Lita Morales in vocals, 1941.

October 29, 2020

In the early 40s José Rótulo arrived in Buenos Aires and Edgardo Donato records his milonga “Repique del corazón”, with music by his brother Osvaldo.

Argentine Tango class on 1-2-3 structure of turns

October 28, 2020

I lead and I follow. When leading, I like my partner to be sensitive to my lead, reciprocating with being sensitive to her interpretation of music. Together we do the dance of a being that is not her or me, but the couple.

Miguel Caló, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer.

"Tarareando" by Miguel Caló y su Orquesta Típica with Raúl Berón in vocals, 1942.

October 28, 2020

The Miguel Caló orchestra will be remembered as the best tango performance, one that goes beyond its age and that today is recognized for its great artistic qualities and by the dancers, who permanently evoke it.

Alfredo Lucero Palacios, Argentine Tango singer, lyricist and musician.

“Flores del alma” by Alfredo De Angelis y su Orquesta Típica with Carlos Dante and Julio Martel in vocals, 1947.

October 27, 2020

Alfredo Lucero Palacios wrote the lyrics of this beautiful vals.

"Lagrimas", Argentine Tango music by Eduardo Arolas, must sheet cover.

"Lágrimas" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica, 1941.

October 26, 2020

The composition cover artwork for the song “Lágrimas” deserves a special mention because of Eduardo Arolas’ self-portrait.

'La cachila', Argentine Tango of Eduardo Arolas by Osvaldo Pugliese, vinyl disc.

"La cachila" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica, 1945.

October 25, 2020

"La cachila", composed by Eduardo Arolas, had become one of the classics of the genre, of a permanent presence in the repertoire of orchestras of all times.

"Entrada prohibida", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Entrada prohibida" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica, 1947.

October 24, 2020

Among the compositions of Luis Teisseire, we find unforgettable titles which total over 80 pieces.

"Esquinas porteñas", Argentine Tango vinyl disco.

"Esquinas porteñas" by Ángel D'Agostino y su Orquesta Típica with Ángel Vargas in vocals, 1942.

October 23, 2020

"Buenos Aires neighborhood corner the moon and the sun paint your walls. The winter rains cry for you in the watercolors of my evocation."

Ángel D'Agostino & Ángel Vargas, Argentine Tango orchestra conductor and singer.

"Ninguna" by Ángel D'Agostino y su Orquesta Típica with Ángel Vargas in vocals, 1942.

October 22, 2020

In 1940 Ángel Vargas would commence his fundamental period when entering the orchestra led by the pianist Ángel D'Agostino with whom he would stay until 1946, producing 94 renditions on record which stand as legitimate jewels in the genre.

Manuel Meaños, Argentine Tango lyricist.

"Lejos de ti" by Rodolfo Biagi y su Orquesta Típica with Teófilo Ibáñez in vocals, 1938.

October 21, 2020

Manuel Meaños was a writer of wide and manifold achievements, consecrated either to theater, movies, radio, journalism, and tangos that were widely popular.

"Queja indiana" by Rodolfo Biagi with Andrés Falgás in vocals, vinyl disc.

"Queja indiana" by Rodolfo Biagi y su Orquesta Típica with Andrés Falgás in vocals, 1939.

October 20, 2020

Juan Rodríguez obtained in 1927 one of the first prizes in the National Record Contest at the Palace Theater, on Corrientes Street, with the tango “Queja indiana”, which made it possible to be recorded by Carlos Gardel.

Looking for tips about learning Argentine Tango dance?

October 19, 2020

Because you have realized the value of Tango, namely that Tango is highly important to you, I am offering here a guide into your Tango journey.

"Lunes", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Lunes" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1938.

October 19, 2020

José Luis Padula was an archetype of Buenos Aires, owner of extraordinary natural talent, an impeccable melodist that despite he was unable to read or write music left creations that lasted through time and today are authentic classics of Tango.

Donato Racciatti and Nina Miranda, Argentine Tango orchestra conductor and singer.

"Tu corazón" by Donato Racciatti y su Orquesta Típica with Nina Miranda in vocals, 1953.

October 18, 2020

Donatto Racciatti's orchestra expressed a classic tango style, simple, quite rhythmical, and highly popular.

"Color de rosa", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Color de rosa" by Anibal Troilo y su Orquesta Típica, 1945.

October 17, 2020

The Politos was a Tango family because its four brothers devoted themselves to music. The eldest was Pedro.

Raúl Iriarte & Miguel Caló, Argentine Tango singer and leader.

"La vi llegar" by Miguel Caló y su Orquesta Típica with Raúl Iriarte in vocals, 1944.

October 16, 2020

Raúl Iriarte has been one of the tango vocalists most famous and requested in Latin America.

Argentine Tango classes by Marcelo Solis. Dancing vals with Mimi.

Argentine Tango class on vals

October 15, 2020

Argentine Tango vals explained. Rhythm and elements.

"Gracias" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica with Jorge Durán in vocals, 1946.

October 15, 2020

The prolific contribution made by Carlos Bahr to tango literature through lyrics of so valuable and varied contents, makes his name be necessarily mentioned when the diffusion of this genre is concerned.

"El africano", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"El africano" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1937.

October 14, 2020

A great pianist, Eduardo Pereyra is placed among the creators and interpreters of tango romanza.

Juan Carlos Lamas & Juan D'Arienzo, Argentine Tango music creators.

"Pompas de jabón" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica with Juan Carlos Lamas in vocals, 1942.

October 13, 2020

For Juan Carlos Lamas, the year-and-a-half tenure with Juan D'Arienzo was the most important stage in his career as a tango singer.

Minotto Di Cicco, Argentine Tango musician.

"Recuerdos de París" by Francisco Canaro y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Maida in vocals, 1937.

October 12, 2020

Minotto Di Cicco began a new stage associated with Francisco Canaro in 1932. He went on with this until his retirement.

"Invierno" by Francisco Canaro y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Maida in vocals, 1937.

October 11, 2020

Minotto Di Cicco was a great technician of the bandoneon and an eternal studious player of his instrument.

Pedro Laurenz with Juan Carlos Casas, Argentine Tango music creators.

"Vieja amiga" by Pedro Laurenz y su Orquesta Típica with Juan Carlos Casas in vocals, 1938.

October 10, 2020

Pedro Laurenz is one of the greatest in tango history.

Rodolfo Sciammarella, Argentine Tango musician and composer.

"De igual a igual" by Ángel D'Agostino y su Orquesta Típica with Ángel Vargas in vocals, 1945.

October 9, 2020

Very few were the singers and the orchestras that had not included some songs of Rodolfo Sciammarella in their repertoires.

Argentine Tango dance classes with Marcelo & Mimi.

Argentine Tango class: counterclockwise direction turn to salida cruzada

October 8, 2020

The goals of a good dancer cannot be quantified. Her goal is to be a good dancer, a good person, a good example of a human being.

"No te engañes corazón", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"No te engañes corazón" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Reynal in vocals, 1940.

October 8, 2020

In Rodolfo Sciammarella's family, everybody played a musical instrument. He chose the piano. They say that his professional career started in 1926 as a pianist and singer at the beginnings of the radio. And that the same year he composed this tango.

Argentine Tango virtual classes with Marcelo Solis and Mimi Mehaouchi.

Argentine Tango class: walking variations and turns

October 7, 2020

Dancing Tango requires the training and improvement of your whole self, developing your ability to be fully engaged and ready to give good answers to your present moment anytime, all the time.

"Lejos de Buenos Aires" by Miguel Caló y su Orquesta Típica with Raúl Berón in vocals, 1942.

October 7, 2020

He was, for some people, the best orchestra singer in the history of tango.

"Se fue", Argentine Tango vals music sheet cover.

"Se fue" by Lucio Demare y su Orquesta Típica with Raúl Berón in vocals, 1943.

October 6, 2020

Oscar Rubens was a prototypical lyricist of the 40s, with his sad lyrics, of love affairs laden with romanticism and, because of that, they are elementary, with neither contradictions nor psychological complexities.

"Paciencia", Argentine Tango music vinyl disc.

"Paciencia" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica with Enrique Carbel in vocals, 1937.

October 5, 2020

By 1937, Francisco Gorrindo achieved a close relationship with Juan D'Arienzo´s orchestra, whose performances had reached enormous popularity.

Ricardo Viqueira & María Darritchon dancing vals

October 4, 2020

2012 Hong Kong Tango Fest , Grand milonga.

"Valsecito de antes", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Valsecito de antes" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1937.

October 4, 2020

Antonio Sureda early chroniclers said of him that “… he is among those who denote an effort to increase their artistic conditions and to renew the virtues that allowed his rise. Above the name of new figures or above the extinguished popularity of many the name of this modern king of the waltz, as he was wisely called, has daily risen.”

"Si supiera que la extraño" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica with Armando Laborde in vocals, 1945.

October 3, 2020

Carlos Waiss had a great ability to produce his works, which in many cases reflected his experiences as an active man of the night.

Carlos Saavedra, Argentine tango singer.

"Por la güeya" by Rodolfo Biagi y su Orquesta Típica with Carlos Saavedra in vocals, 1948.

October 2, 2020

In 1946 Carlos Saavedra started singing in the Rodolfo Biagi orchestra.

Argentine Tango class: backward ocho variation

October 1, 2020

Backward ochos are essential elements of Argentine Tango dance. To be creative and make them differently enhances the best of your lead and follow.

"Nido gaucho", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Nido gaucho" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Podestá in vocals, 1942.

October 1, 2020

Héctor Marcó: "After the first recording, Di Sarli left the piano and told me: “Congratulations. If you like we can be collaborators from now on”.

Argentine Tango class: sentada and sentada chain

September 30, 2020

Learn a very useful element, practice, and enjoy dancing Argentine Tango while improving.

"El Pollo Ricardo", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"El Pollo Ricardo" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica, 1946.

September 30, 2020

Who was this Pollo? The true Pollo was an Uruguayan, born on September 29, 1890, who, when he was a kid, already mingled with adults at the bohemian café reunions, like those at La Giralda.

"Catamarca", vinyl disc Argentine Tango music.

"Catamarca" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica, 1940.

September 29, 2020

In 1918, Eduardo Arolas composed this eminently rhythmic tango: “Catamarca”, initially called “Estocada a fondo”.

"Así es Ninón" vynil disc. Argentine Tango music.

"Así es Ninón" by Alfredo De Angelis y su Orquesta Típica with Carlos Dante in vocals, 1946.

September 28, 2020

Marsilio Robles' tangos had wide public acclaim, and were in the repertoires of the main orchestras of the Golden Era; so we can mention “Así es Ninón”.

Rodolfo Biagi, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer.

"El Yaguarón" by Rodolfo Biagi y su Orquesta Típica, 1940.

September 27, 2020

Rodolfo Biagi: "As for my style, I always longed to place the piano at a different level to the one used by the typical tango orchestras."

Guillermo Barbieri with Carlos Gardel and other musicians. Argentine Tango music.

"Rosa de otoño (Rosas de otoño)" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Podestá in vocals, 1942.

September 26, 2020

Guillermo Barbieri lived in years of difficult rivalry in the composition, that he triumphantly passed.

Alfredo Malerba, Argentine Tango musician and composer.

"Mi taza de café" by Ricardo Malerba y su Orquesta Típica with Orlando Medina in vocals, 1943.

September 25, 2020

Alfredo Malerba (24 September 1909 in Rosario - 9 January 1994 in Mexico) was an Argentine pianist and musician, producer and screenwriter, with an illustrious career.

Marcelo Solis with Mimi teaching Argentine Tango virtual classes.

How to practice and improve your Tango: Lesson 7

September 24, 2020

Dancing Tango requires the training and improvement of your whole self, developing your ability to be fully engaged and ready to give good answers to your present moment anytime, all the time.

Manuel Romero, Argentine Tango lyricist, dancing.

"Dime mi amor" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica with Héctor Mauré in vocals, 1941.

September 24, 2020

Manuel Romero's personality was that of a typical porteño and for that reason, Tango was very deep inside him.

"Garúa" by Anibal Troilo y su Orquesta Típica with Francisco Fiorentino in vocals, 1943.

September 23, 2020

Francisco Fiorentino's personality, his taste, and the permanent supervision by Pichuco resulted in an intimate singer of great warmth in his interpretation who knew how to touch the audience.

Alberto Podestá, Argentine Tango singer.

"La capilla blanca" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Podestá in vocals, 1944.

September 22, 2020

Alberto Podestá: "Imagine, to have the chance of singing with Di Sarli before I was 18. It was like a dream come true!"

Juan Andrés Caruso, Argentine Tango lyricist.

"Destellos" by Ángel D'Agostino y su Orquesta Típica with Ángel Vargas in vocals, 1946.

September 21, 2020

Juan Andrés Caruso lived barely forty years and it gave him time to be an outstanding playwriter, journalist, and one of the most prolific Tango lyricists.

"Todo te nombra" by Rodolfo Biagi y su Orquesta Típica with Jorge Ortiz in vocals, 1940.

September 19, 2020

In 1940 Jorge Ortiz was called by Rodolfo Biagi. On June 19, 1940, he recorded the tango “Todo te nombra”.

'Bailarín de contraseña', Argentine Tango vinyl disc.

"Bailarín de contraseña" by Ángel D'Agostino y su Orquesta Típica with Ángel Vargas in vocals, 1945.

September 18, 2020

Víctor Felice, the composer of this tango, was a violinist in the Ángel D’Agostino orchestra.

Jorge Caldara, Argentine Tango bandoneon player, leader and composer.

"Patético" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica, 1948.

September 17, 2020

Jorge Caldara's tenure with the maestro Osvaldo Pugliese lasted more than 10 years.

Tanturi-Campos Argentine Tango vinyl disc cover.

"Por eso canto yo" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica with Enrique Campos in vocals, 1943.

September 15, 2020

Juan Puey (September 15, 1903 - March 16, 1995) was a bandoneonist, conductor, and composer, among whose works stand out in the music of the tango "Por eso canto yo".

Private lessons for couples, single students, and with two maestros. What to choose?

September 14, 2020

Your best option is to set up a combination of all of these kinds of private lessons, including taking group classes and going to Buenos Aires with your teachers, since they are the ones who, being part of the Buenos Aires Tango scene, should introduce you to it.

"Canción de rango (Pa' que se callen)", Argentine Tango music sheet.

"Canción de rango (Pa' que se callen)" by Lucio Demare y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Arrieta in vocals, 1942.

September 14, 2020

In 1942 Roberto Arrieta joined the orchestra of Lucio Demare and recorded, among others, the tango "Canción de rango".

"Un Tango Guapo" Argentine Tango vinyl disc.

"Un tango guapo" by Lucio Demare y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Arrieta in vocals, 1942.

September 13, 2020

Roberto Arrieta continued growing and establishing his style and he was summoned by maestro Lucio Demare to join his orchestra. The first recording was on April 14, 1942: “Un tango guapo”.

"Soy muchacho de la guardia" by Lucio Demare y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Arrieta in vocals, 1942.

September 12, 2020

Roberto Arrieta was summoned by maestro Lucio Demare to join his orchestra in 1942.

"Mocosita" by Alfredo De Angelis y su Orquesta Típica with Carlos Dante in vocals, 1949.

September 11, 2020

In the prolific oeuvre of Víctor Soliño, very important titles are standouts, like “Mocosita”.

Antonio Arcieri, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer.

"Pinta orillera" by Rodolfo Biagi y su Orquesta Típica with Jorge Ortiz in vocals, 1940.

September 10, 2020

Antonio Arcieri as a composer he wrote, among other tangos: "Pinta orillera".

"Cacareando" by Orquesta Típica Victor with Carlos Lafuente in vocals, 1933.

September 9, 2020

The names of the first Tango dancers, milongueros, are not in a book on the history of tango but in police records...

Argentine Tango class on milonga

September 8, 2020

In this class: Basic walk - Traspié - Traspié basic - How to start.

Adolfo Carabelli, Argentine Tango musician.

"Tomala con soda" by Adolfo Carabelli y su Orquesta Típica with Carlos Lafuente in vocals, 1933.

September 8, 2020

The real amplitude of Carabelli's capacity is evidenced as from 1926 when Victor hired him as artistic director of the label, and at the same time commissioned him to form an orchestra which would play either jazz or tango music.

El Flaco Dani, Argentine Tango dancer milonguero.

El Flaco Dani and Luna Palacios dancing milonga

September 7, 2020

His real name is Daniel García, but we all know him as El Flaco Dany, a milonga icon that has stumbled around the world.

Carlos Di Sarli with Alberto Podestá and Roberto Rufino, Argentine Tango musical artists.

"No está" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Podestá in vocals, 1942 (English translation).

September 4, 2020

Every time I call you they tell me: “She’s not here!”

José Bohr, Argentine Tango singer, composer, lyricist, actor and leader. Portrait.

"Cascabelito" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Rufino in vocals, 1941.

September 3, 2020

One day he was in his job —Bohr will remember in his memoirs— he received the following phone call: "—Che, tell me. You're the kid of the radio. Aren't you?..."

"Yo me llamo Eloy Peralta", vinyl disc Argentine Tango milonga

"Yo me llamo Eloy Peralta" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Echagüe in vocals, 1944.

September 2, 2020

From Jacinto Font as a composer, we highlight “Yo me llamo Eloy Peralta”.

Ricardo Viqueira, Argentine Tango maestro milonguero

Ricardo Viqueira and Maria Darritchon dancing milonga

September 1, 2020

Ricardo Viqueira takes you into the milongas. Ricardo is a milonguero teaching by day and dancing nightly at the local milongas.

"Cachirulo", Argentine Tango music sheet.

"Cachirulo" by Anibal Troilo y su Orquesta Típica, 1941.

August 31, 2020

Politics, sports, the deeds of the brave that forged our incipient aviation, children games, the Buenos Aires characters, the commercial advertisements, etc. These subjects and many more were, undoubtedly, an important part of the basis of our tango repertoire.

Pepito Avellaneda & Susuki de Sousa, Argentine Tango dancers and milongueros.

Pepito Avellaneda y Suzuki de Souza

August 30, 2020

"Dancing is everything for me, I feed on it. I dance and I am nurtured."

"El vals soñador", Argentine tango vinyl disc.

"El vals soñador" by Miguel Caló y su Orquesta Típica with Raúl Berón in vocals, 1942 (English translation).

August 30, 2020

"To dream, following the beat that everything is different if you give your soul to the rhythm of the waltz."

Armando Pontier, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer.

"Corazón no le hagas caso" by Miguel Caló y su Orquesta Típica with Raúl Berón in vocals, 1942.

August 29, 2020

Armando Pontier’s work as an author is vast and it includes some exceptional numbers, that time has turned into true classics of the genre. Among them: "Corazón no le hagas caso".

Pedro Maffia, Argentine Tango musician and composer

“Amurado” by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica, 1944.

August 28, 2020

Pedro Maffia was the great stylist of the bandoneon.

Marcelo Solis virtual Argentine Tango classes

Argentine Tango group classes

August 27, 2020

Argentine Tango is a social dance. It makes sense to practice it in the context of a like-minded community.

Argentine Tango private lessons

August 26, 2020

During private lessons we focus on: * Good, relaxed posture. * Awareness about your body, surrounding space, and your partner's presence. * A nice embrace that connects you to your dance partner. * Musical sense: how to listen to Tango music. * Moving interpreting the music: * Walking. * Walking with your partner. * Pausing. * Changing weight. * Footwork and technique. * Basic Argentine Tango patterns. * More complex patterns and combinations.

Venticuatro de agosto, Argentine Tango music vinyl disc.

"Veinticuatro de agosto" by Pedro Laurenz y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Podestá in vocals, 1943 (English translation).

August 24, 2020

"August 24... It's been a year since I do not miss a night at the Café, and that I go out late with my friends to dance, to drink and I don't know what else…"

"Mi castigo" by Anibal Troilo y su Orquesta Típica with Francisco Fiorentino in vocals, 1942.

August 23, 2020

César Vedani's best-known tango is “Adiós muchachos”, published at the beginning of his career. Then he released other successes, among which we can count "Mi castigo".

"Con alma y vida", Argentine Tango music vinyl disc.

"Con alma y vida" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica with Jorge Durán in vocals, 1945 (English translation).

August 22, 2020

"Dressed by night and moon gentlemen ... here I present her; make way for this beauty that is a pure milonga more criolla than a bitter mate."

Juan Carlos Godoy, Argentine Tango singer.

"No culpes al amor" by Alfredo De Angelis y su Orquesta Típica with Juan Carlos Godoy in vocals, 1958.

August 21, 2020

The first tango that Juan Carlos Godoy sang and recorded with De Angelis' orchestra was “No culpes al amor”.

Mario Soto, Argentine Tango lyricist, commentator and actor.

"Pasional" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Morán in vocals, 1951.

August 20, 2020

In 1949, Mario Soto joined the Osvaldo Pugliese Orchestra with which he would reach his definitive consecration when in July 1951 was recorded, with Alberto Morán on vocals, “Pasional”, one of the most paradigmatic tangos of the popular repertory.

Fulvio Salamanca, Argentine Tango musician.

"El puntazo" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1952.

August 19, 2020

Undoubtedly, Fulvio Salamanca was one of the greatest Tango piano players.

Ernesto Famá & Francisco Canaro, Argentine Tango music.

"La requebrada" by Francisco Canaro y su Orquesta Típica with Ernesto Famá in vocals, 1939.

August 18, 2020

Ernesto Famá's association with Francisco Canaro made possible his way up to fame.

"Muñequita" by Ángel D'Agostino y su Orquesta Típica with Ángel Vargas in vocals, 1944.

August 17, 2020

Adolfo Herschel was a true, loyal friend of the Gardel, who used to frequent his home and he was, from the beginning, also contributor to his repertoire. For instance with his tango with music by Francisco Lomuto: "Muñequita".

"Gallo ciego" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica, 1959.

August 16, 2020

Agustín Bardi (13 August 1884 - 21 April 1941) has very deservedly received the title of “composer of musicians.”

La Galarcita, Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"La Galarcita" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1945.

August 15, 2020

Mauricio Guariglia, author of this tango, was a flutist, music teacher and composer of Italian origin.

Miguel Bucino, Argentine Tango dancer, musician and composer.

"Decile que vuelva" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Castillo in vocals, 1942.

August 14, 2020

Miguel Buccino was the first to dance tango at the Teatro Colón.

"Un baile a beneficio" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica with Jorge Vidal in vocals, 1950.

August 12, 2020

Jorge Vidal said "With Pugliese I learned, among so many things, to have respect for rhythm. I was very successful alongside him."

Wilhelm Grosz, Austrian musician and composer.

"Isla de Capri" by Osvaldo Fresedo y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Ray in vocals, 1935.

August 11, 2020

Wilhelm Grosz was able to apply a considerable melodic gift to setting the lyrics of popular songs, some of which became international successes. Among them: "Isla de Capri".

Argentine Tango class: washing machine

August 10, 2020

You sense something is missing. You are missing something you cannot define. You may be already trying different ways to solve this problem. For instance: traveling, shopping, going out for drinks after work, etc. having all this actions the characteristic of not leaving any fulfilling outcome, only things like photos of you looking silly in front of landmarks, lots of garbage that you don’t find place for, and a head ache next morning…

"Boedo" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica, 1948.

August 10, 2020

Dante A. Linyera was, in a superior level, the master of lunfardo poem. Unbeatable. An exceptional guy. He was born for this, he came to accomplish his assigned mission.

Lucio Demare y su Orquesta Típica. Argentine Tango music.

"Tal vez será su voz" by Lucio Demare y su Orquesta Típica with Raúl Berón, 1943.

August 9, 2020

The innate faculty for musical invention and a delicate creative temper of Lucio Demare identified, from the very beginning, the characteristics of his oeuvre.

Alberto Nery's portrate, Argentine Tango pianist, composer and lyricist.

"Tres horas" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica with Héctor Mauré in vocals, 1943.

August 8, 2020

Alberto Nery He was considered one of the most capable typical pianists in the country and a great composer.

"María" by Anibal Troilo y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Marino in vocals, 1945 (English translation).

August 7, 2020

"Maybe your name is just Maria..! I don't know if you were the echo of an old song, but long, long ago, you were deeply mine over a sad landscape, passed out with love..."

Cátulo Castillo, Argentine Tango poet, lyricist and composer.

"Café de Los Angelitos" by Anibal Troilo y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Marino in vocals, 1944.

August 6, 2020

Cátulo Castillo, with his lyrics, dug the subjects that always haunted tango: the painful nostalgia for what is lost, love sufferings and the decline of life.

Ciriaco Ortiz, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer.

"Atenti pebeta" by Alfredo De Angelis y su Orquesta Típica with Julio Martel in vocals, 1949.

August 5, 2020

Cirico Ortiz's most important composition was, no doubt, "Atenti pebeta" with lyrics by Celedonio Flores.

"Abandono" by Pedro Laurenz y su Orquesta Típica with Héctor Farrel in vocals, 1937.

August 4, 2020

Héctor Farrel was lucky because walking around the tango milieu he reached Pedro Laurenz who was putting together an orchestra.

Celedonio Flores, Argentine Tango poet and lyricist.

"Corrientes y Esmeralda" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Chanel in vocals, 1944.

August 3, 2020

“Corrientes y Esmeralda” (a famous corner in Buenos Aires) is one of Celedonio Flores' greatest hits.

Enrique Campos Argentine music singer portrait

"Muchachos comienza la ronda" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica with Enrique Campos in vocals, 1943.

August 2, 2020

Enrique Campos debuted on Radio El Mundo as Tanturi's orchestra singer and immediately began recording discs. One of the first numbers, cut on August 4, 1943, was the tango by Luis Porcell and Leopoldo Díaz Vélez, “Muchachos comienza la ronda”.

Alberto Soifer, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer.

"Largá las penas" by Francisco Canaro y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Maida in vocals, 1935.

August 1, 2020

Alberto Soifer joined the Francisco Canaro orchestra to replace the pianist Luis Riccardi that was ill.

Agesilao Ferrazzano, Argentine Tango musician.

"Vivorita" by Agesilao Ferrazzano y su Orquesta Típica, 1927.

July 31, 2020

In 1927 Agesilao Ferrazzano formed a new orchestra to perform and signed a recording contract until October.

El Choclo, Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"El Choclo" by Ángel D'Agostino y su Orquesta Típica with Ángel Vargas in vocals, 1941.

July 30, 2020

Of all Marambio Catán’s activities it is impossible to omit his contribution as author. For instance, one of the lyrics of “El Choclo".

"Mi verdad" by Enrique Rodriguez y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Flores in vocals, 1938.

July 29, 2020

In 1937 Roberto Flores was summoned by the bandoneonist and orchestra leader Enrique Rodríguez.

Osvaldo Fresedo & Ricardo Ruiz, Argentine Tango.

"Rosarina linda" by Osvaldo Fresedo y su Orquesta Típica with Ricardo Ruiz in vocals, 1940.

July 28, 2020

Ricardo Ruiz's tenor range, his intonation and his delicate way of saying were virtues that maestro Osvaldo Fresedo took into consideration to summon him.

Argentine Tango virtual class with Miranda Lindelow and Marcelo Solis

Argentine Tango technique and exercises

July 27, 2020

What is the problem we solve? Provide a reason, a goal, to your life. "Formula for our happiness: a Yes, a No, a straight line, a goal.” F. Nietzsche, “The Anti-Christ”, chapter 1. Why we do it better that anyone else? Because we live in such way. We exemplify it. We are Tango. You want to “thrive”. What is the cost of doing so? What resources do you need to put to play? How about your own body, your persona, your character... You do not need more, besides to incorporate the “knowhow” from expert Maestro/as.

'Seamos amigos' By D'Arienzo - Echagüe. Argentine Tango music vinyl disc.

"Seamos amigos" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Echagüe in vocals, 1944.

July 27, 2020

When Domingo Rullo was five years old, for the first time he saw a bandoneon...

Enrique Dizeo, lyricist of Argentine Tango. Portrait.

"Cómo se hace un tango" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Rufino in vocals, 1943.

July 26, 2020

Enrique Dizeo's plain, direct verses had the ingredient of a colorful expression, with the touching feelings of the street and the neighborhood.

José Betinotti, payador of 1910. Argentine Tango music.

"Tu diagnóstico" by Anibal Troilo y su Orquesta Típica with Francisco Fiorentino in vocals, 1941.

July 25, 2020

José Betinotti was an urban payador. The one who, preferably, does not get out of his town, but prowls around the outskirts of town and, from time to time agrees to travel to the interior.

"No te apures Carablanca" by Lucio Demare with Juan Carlos Miranda. Argentine Tango vinyl disc.

"No te apures Carablanca" by Lucio Demare y su Orquesta Típica with Juan Carlos Miranda in vocals, 1942.

July 23, 2020

Lucio Demare imposed a delicate and warm style that matched with that of the singing of Juan Carlos Miranda.

Maleza Pugliese Moran disc Argentine Tango

"Maleza" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Morán in vocals, 1945.

July 22, 2020

Enrique Munné was the composer of many tangos that were committed to record. Among then: "Maleza".

"Nunca tuvo novio" by Pedro Laurenz y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Podestá in vocals, 1943.

July 21, 2020

Agustín Bardi has very deservedly received the title of "composer of musicians."

Abel Córdoba & Osvaldo Pugliese, Argentine Tango.

"Whisky" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica with Abel Córdoba in vocals, 1965.

July 19, 2020

Abel Córdoba possesses a splendid baritone voice, plus a special dramatic expression, an impressive presence and an admirable facility on stage.

"Qué podrán decir" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Castillo in vocals, 1943.

July 18, 2020

Vicente Salerno (18 July 1907 - 30 December 1974) was, for over twenty-five years, the lead violinist for Ricardo Tanturi. From his work as composer and author we selected “Qué podrán decir”.

Marcelo Solis Argentine Tango class with chair

Argentine tango virtual class: chair exercise

July 17, 2020

Improve your Tango by working on the fundamentals of the dance.

Marcelo Solis teaches Argentine Tango online

Argentine Tango virtual class: walking exercises and technique for leaders and followers

July 17, 2020

Improve your Tango by working on the fundamentals of the dance.

Miranda Lindelow teaches Argentine Tango online

Argentine Tango virtual class: chair exercise and molinete

July 17, 2020

Improve your Tango by working on the fundamentals of the dance.

Miranda Lindelow teaching a virtual Argentine Tango class

Argentine Tango virtual class: walking exercise and details for leaders and followers

July 17, 2020

Improve your Tango by working on the fundamentals of the dance.

"Criolla linda" Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Criolla linda" by Francisco Lomuto y su Orquesta Típica, 1942.

July 17, 2020

The oeuvre of Vicente Gorrese as composer began after 1920. Among the tangos committed to record we can mention "Criolla linda".

"Tierra Negra" music sheet cover. Argentine Tango music.

"Tierra negra" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1942.

July 16, 2020

32 numbers of Graciano De Leone have been found. Many of them were committed to disc. Among them “Tierra negra” is an outstanding number.

Enrique Cadícamo. Poet, lyricist, composer, writer and playwright. Argentine Tango.

"Madame Ivonne" by Ricardo Tanturi y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Castillo in vocals, 1942.

July 15, 2020

Enrique Cadícamo was the author of the last tango that Gardel recorded in Argentina before his last tour: the tango “Madame Ivonne”.

Carlos Bermudez & Pedro Laurenz, Argentine Tango music.

"La madrugada" by Pedro Laurenz y su Orquesta Típica with Carlos Bermúdez in vocals, 1944 (English translation).

July 14, 2020

Carlos Bermúdez, singer (7 June 1918 - 23 July 1993) in an interview in 1994: “I joined the Pedro Laurenz Orchestra by chance. It was because of my friendship with José Rótulo. One day he called me: «Look, I’m with Laurenz, why don’t you come? Alberto Podestá is leaving and he wants to hear you. And at Rótulo’s place itself, I met Laurenz and there I auditioned for him and he found it satisfactory. I was just beginning and was quite scared, I knew what meant to replace Fats Podestá.”

Argentino Galván. Violinist, arranger, leader and compose. Argentine Tango.

"Me están sobrando las penas" by Pedro Laurenz y su Orquesta Típica with Carlos Bermudez in vocals, 1944.

July 13, 2020

Argentino Galván, at this period of great creativity, composed the tango piece: "Me están sobrando las penas" (with Basso and Bahr).

Olga Delgrossi & Donato Racciatti, in a rehearsal. Argentine Tango music.

"Fumando espero" by Donato Racciatti y su Orquesta Típica with Olga Delgrossi in vocals, 1962.

July 12, 2020

In 1957 Olga Delgrossi was summoned by the most popular orchestra in Montevideo: Donato Racciatti.

Aníbal Troilo, as a boy. Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer.

"Total pa'qué sirvo" by Aníbal Troilo y su Orquesta Típica with Francisco Fiorentino in vocals, 1941.

July 11, 2020

Aníbal Troilo was spellbound by the bandoneon when he heard its sound at cafés in his neighborhood. He was ten when he persuaded his mother into buying one for him.

Don Juan, Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

"Don Juan" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica, 1941.

July 10, 2020

The well-known tango “Don Juan (El taita del barrio)” of Ernesto Ponzio was written in 1898.

9 de julio. Argentine music at Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires.

"Nueve de Julio" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1935.

July 9, 2020

This musician son of immigrants, born in the northern province of Tucumán, delved into tango and folk music. His father was Italian, he transferred to him his inclination for music. As a child he played harmonica and guitar. Unfortunately he became an orphan at age 12 and he didn't have the support of his mother. About her very little is known. For that reason, being still very young, he went out to the streets to work for his living.

Juan Larenza, Argentine Tango musician and composer.

"Para qué te quiero tanto" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica with Jorge Durán in vocals, 1946.

July 8, 2020

Inspired and prolific composer, Juan Larenza was born in Buenos Aires City.

Argentine Tango virtual class with Miranda Lindelow: reverse ocho

July 7, 2020

The serious devotion of a dancer to his/her art, not devoid of gaiety and fun, provides him/her with such sense of plenitude, that it makes any other non-essential activity seem like a procrastination of the dance.

Argentine Tango virtual class: warming up exercises

July 7, 2020

I give you a clue that may help you to understand Tango better: Tango is close to you.

Charlo, Argentine Tango singer and composer.

"Rondando tu esquina" by Ángel D'Agostino y su Orquesta Típica with Ángel Vargas in vocals, 1945.

July 7, 2020

From Charlo, in his important work as a composer, of rare ability to musically express human drama and romantic rapture, “Rondando tu esquina”, with lyrics by Enrique Cadícamo, stands out.

"Qué lento corre el tren" by Enrique Rodriguez y su Orquesta Típica with Armando Moreno in vocals, 1943.

July 6, 2020

Writer, poet and playwright, Carmelo Volpe was born in Buenos Aires on July 5, 1909 and died on March 18, 1967.

“Flor de fango” by Alfredo De Angelis y su Orquesta Típica with Oscar Larroca in vocals, 1951.

July 5, 2020

On May 10, 1951, Oscar Larroca made his first recordings with Alfredo De Angelis' orchestra, with “Flor de fango” being one of them.

Marcelo Solis practicing Argentine Tango chair exercise

How to practice and improve your Tango: chair exercises

July 3, 2020

What is what makes you good as a dancer? To dance Tango well, it is very important to be able to dance well by yourself before engaging in the dialog with a partner that dancing Tango requires. A great and handy prop for your training is a chair. Here you will find a variety of chair exercises which will help you greatly to improve your dance.

"De puro guapo" by Pedro Laurenz y su Orquesta Típica with Juan Carlos Casas in vocals, 1940 (English translation).

July 3, 2020

"Between cortes y quebradas, I softly grumbled in your ear all my flowery verb that my love told you."

"Mandria" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Echagüe in vocals, 1939.

July 2, 2020

Francisco Brancatti was a great figure of Argentine popular music. He wrote with Juan Velich the verses of “Mandria”, in 1926.

"Qué importa", Argentine Tango music. Vinyl disk.

"Qué importa" by Juan D'Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica with Alberto Echagüe in vocals, 1939 (English translation).

July 1, 2020

"A short time ago it was your love the light that illuminated my existence and for both of us, it was only yesterday, there was no word absence."

Grandes Valores del Tango, Argentine TV program.

“Mi serenata” by Edgardo Donato y su Orquesta Típica with Lita Morales and Romeo Gavioli in vocals, 1940.

June 30, 2020

Grandes Valores del Tango was, without a doubt, the most successful show which aired our Buenos Aires music, the one that attained longest permanence in time.

El Cachafaz y Carmencita, Argentine Tango legendary dancers.

"El Cachafaz" by Carlos Di Sarli y su Orquesta Típica, 1953.

June 29, 2020

Ovidio José Benito Bianquet “El Cachafaz” is part of the Tango mythology, a legend. But, unfortunately, today, nobody who had witnessed his life or his art remains.

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