Here you’ll as much information about tango music, tango orchestras as we could get our hands on. There are also a few biographies of some of the major tango artists from the Golden Age. And, last but not least: full tandas that we have sometimes played at los Angelitos. This section is like a treasure hunt, go on digging, go on clicking, you’ll always end up on a nice bit of music or information (we think!).
Enrique Rodriguez – Orchestra facts
Discover the work and career of Enrique Rodriguez!
Asi se baila el tango, Castillo!
Today is the centenary of Alberto Castillo’s birth! Castillo was a prominent Argentine tango singer, composer and actor, but more than anything, he was a voice that does not sound like any other. His style too was unlike anyone else’s; Castillo himself said that his peculiar phrasing was what dancers needed: “people danced following the nuances of my voice” and he never deviated from his unique way of singing.
Tandas we ❤ – Miguel Caló (vals)
We like to publish tandas to get you inspired in between classes and milongas! Today, a vals tanda by Miguel Caló featuring the romantic Pedacito de cielo.
Beautiful tandas from D’Agostino
Discover beautiful tandas from D'Agostino, all with the singer Vargas, (the 2 "Angels") which whom he enjoyed a long lasting and fruitful collaboration. The perfect start of a tango-filled weekend...
Jose Garcia
Jose Garcia, the amazing tango artist, grew up in his hometown of Buenos Aires; Barracas. He began playing instruments at an early age – the piano, violin and bandoneon. He never intended to be the leader of a tango orchestra, although that’s exactly what he became....
Electrotango
Electrotango... Have you ever watched adverts? If you’re answer’s yes then chances are you would be able to recognise some electrotango tunes. But the question is: is electrotango the revolutionary evolution of tango? A pleasant addition? Or a disgrace to tango and its culture?
