Rodolfo Mederos – in concert. Torcuato Tasso. Buenos Aires.
I have attended live bandoneon performances of the greatest: Rodolfo Mederos, Julio Pane, Ernesto Baffa, Walter Ríos, Raúl Garello, Néstor Marconi and Gabriel “Chula” Claussi. Read More
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
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
Susana Rinaldi: Live Performance. Celebration of Buenos Aires’ historic cafes in San Juan y Boedo
Among all the choices I decided to head to Café Homero Manzi. It is said that poet Manzi gave birth to the lyrics of tango Read More
National Academy of Tango. History of Tango in the Twenties III
Avenida de Mayo 833 Sadly, Enrique Binda’s seminar came to an end last night. If you have followed my letters you know that he is Read More
National Academy of Tango. History of Tango in the Twenties II
I head towards Avenida de Mayo. More precisely to Professor Enrique Binda’s second class. Today’s class will covers some highlights of music and singing developments Read More
Tango-dance is just the tip of an iceberg
Quinteto Ramiro Gallo