Guardia Vieja music (period 1897-1920) adjusted to the correct speed. National Academy of Tango
Enrique Binda, author, investigator and music collector of about 5.000 records prior 1935, presents a CD of Guardia Vieja music (period 1897-1920) adjusted to the Read More
Surprise encounter with tango icon Mariano Mores.
My wondering gaze takes its time scrutinizing the orange-colored hair of my neighbor. That’s a favorite pastime at outdoor café Aroma. We watch people and Read More
E. Baffa, A. Baltar, R. Mederos and W. Ríos honored. National Academy of Tango. Buenos Aires.
Today the Academy honors singer Amelita Baltar and bandoneonists Ernesto Baffa, Rodolfo Mederos and Walter Ríos. The president Horacio Ferrer opens the event introducing each Read More
Historical Café Tortoni
Today I go to the National Academy of Tango located in Avenida de Mayo located above historic Café Tortoni. I step in this historic Café Read More
Outdoor Milonga. Celebration: Tango – Patrimonio de la Humanidad.
Hundreds march to barrio Boedo where the poetry of the 30s and 40s was brewed (poets and musicians gathered in the barrio’s cafes). A black Read More
Tango – Patrimonio de la Humanidad. Announcement
Feelings of impotence reign among porteños (people born in the port city of Buenos Aires) these days. I feel it in the air. Cab drivers Read More
Orquesta “Café de los Maestros”. Live at Teatro Rex. Buenos Aires.
“Café de los Maestros” is the name of 2008 documentary that features golden era musicians and singers who are alive. I am lucky to be Read More
Mostly Piazzolla jazz concert. Metropolitan Teatro. Buenos Aires.
Tonight Mario Parmisiano appears in concert presenting Piazzolla’s music and improvisational jazz. Piano, electric bass, bandoneón and drums are joined by eight strings from the Read More
Each milonga is its own story
“Sueño Porteño” at 7 PM on Wednesdays has enjoyed great success since opening a few months ago. About four hundred dancers are gathered here. It is Read More
Adriana Varela Live. Teatro ND Ateneo. Buenos Aires.
Adriana is definitely wild. El Ateneo is filled to capacity. I ask the man sitting next to me why this show is so expensive. Varela Read More
Tango-dance is just the tip of an iceberg
Quinteto Ramiro Gallo