06/11/2014
by Richard Stoll
Comments Off on El Adios
This is one of the most important tangos, well-known and performed by many artists. As a DJ, I feel this is one of the golden songs, frequently played and requested. So let’s delve a little deeper. (By the way, if … Continue reading
28/08/2014
by Richard Stoll
Comments Off on OT Mysterious Buenos Aires
Among the many orchestras in Buenos Aires, those that play tango for dancers are particularly interesting. These orchestras are frequently found at milongas, both large and small, playing tangos for the dancing crowd. You’ll often encounter OT Misteriosa Buenos Aires … Continue reading
22/07/2014
by Richard Stoll
Comments Off on Caro Emerald: Tangled Up
Just another song I heard in a shopping mall that I thought was danceable. The live version features world-class bandoneon player Karel Kraayenhof. It doesn’t really fit as regular tango or pure neo-tango, but it’s definitely in the non-tango category.
20/07/2014
by Richard Stoll
Comments Off on Ensemble Hyperion
So, I’m back from Europe and had a month full of other commitments.The orchestra I’d like to introduce today isn’t from Argentina, but from Italy. I chose it because it’s very active at European tango festivals. Actually, I was interested … Continue reading
09/03/2014
by Richard Stoll
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I’ve now finished listening to the stack of new CDs from Buenos Aires, so I have to talk about something else today. Fortunately, I had a conversation last week with a tango colleague from Germany, and he asked me to … Continue reading
08/03/2014
by Richard Stoll
Comments Off on La Cumparsita
No other tango in history has caused so much confusion and controversy. Everyone loves it, almost every tango orchestra has played a version, and it’s played at nearly all milongas that adhere to the traditional Argentine codices. Even this little … Continue reading
07/03/2014
by Richard Stoll
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I’m sitting at my computer desk, trying to write a new article. To my right is the stack of new CDs from my trip to Buenos Aires last year. New CDs are usually uploaded directly to my database, which takes … Continue reading
07/03/2014
by Richard Stoll
Comments Off on Gotan Project
Okay, as a DJ you have to invest in tango CDs, and Buenos Aires usually offers a good opportunity to do so. One of the CDs I bought last time was ‘Tango 3.0’ by Gotan Project.
25/01/2014
by Richard Stoll
Comments Off on Nueve de Julio
I’ve been accused of placing too much emphasis on modern and neo-tango music on this blog. I agree, I admit it, and I regret it. I would actually like to start a new series of articles with a more traditional … Continue reading
25/01/2014
by Richard Stoll
Comments Off on German Tango “Schlager”
During the second tango craze, Berlin was one of the capitals of tango[1]. Original Argentine orchestras played here, and German orchestras also tried to copy the popular tango music. People were crazy about it and demanded more. In 1928, a … Continue reading