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 →

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.

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 →

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 →

Tango is a trinity of music, poetry, and dance. This is a truth that every tango lover will learn sooner or later. Tango as music is loud and expressive, tango as dance varies between impressive and subtle, and the poetry … Continue reading →