The educated Tanguero

24/11/2013
by Richard Stoll
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OT El Afronte

Hello,Tango is often seen as a culture stuck in the past, but it breathes the present, both in its dance and its music. That’s why I’d like to introduce the Orquesta Tipica El Afronte today. During my stay in San … Continue reading →

21/10/2013
by Richard Stoll
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OT Fernandez Fierro

Tango music is not always just for milongas, nor is it always just for tourists. In my humble estimation, less than 40% of all tangos are intended for the dance floor. Therefore, I was recently very surprised to find out … Continue reading →

15/10/2013
by Richard Stoll
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Fabio Hager Sexteto

During my last stay in Buenos Aires, I bought two CDs by the Fabio Hager Sexteto (Retorno and Zona de Riesgo), a very special and versatile tango orchestra. Their repertoire ranges from jazzy quickstep (Rubias de New York) and traditional … Continue reading →

01/09/2013
by Richard Stoll
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Juan Carlos Caceres

Caceres was born in Buenos Aires in 1936 and began his musical career as a jazz trombonist. In the 1960s, he moved to Paris and became a renowned pianist, singer, and songwriter with a broad range of musical expertise in … Continue reading →

01/09/2013
by Richard Stoll
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Otros Aires

I’m back from Buenos Aires, where I bought a stack of new tango CDs. So, over the next few months, I’ll be introducing some new and old orchestras. Let’s start with Otros Aires and their new CD, 4 (yes, it’s … Continue reading →

01/09/2013
by Richard Stoll
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Esteban Morgado

Dear Tango Friends, Esteban Morgado is a guitarist and composer, who has worked with all the big singers, musicians and actors of tango. He founded the Esteban Morgado Cuarteto in 1999 with Enrique Condomi (violin), Carlos corrales (bandoneon) and Horacio … Continue reading →

01/09/2013
by Richard Stoll
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Bajofondo

Featured Artist for June: Bajofondo with their new CD ‘Presente’ Bajofondo is an Argentinian-Uruguayan electrotango project. Members are: Gustavo Santaolalla (guitar), Juan Campodonico (composer, producer, DJ), Luciano Supervielle (piano, composer, DJ), Martin Ferres (bandoneon), Javier Casalla (violin), Gabriel Casacuberta (bass), … Continue reading →

01/09/2013
by Richard Stoll
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Lucio Arce – A la Salida del Cabaret

The tango artist I would like to introduce in May 2013 is Lucio Arce with his CD ‘A la salida del cabaret’ http://www.puntotango.com.ar/lucio-arce-presenta-a-la-salida-del-cabaret/ I know this is a CD from 2012But sometimes it takes a while for a CD to … Continue reading →