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!).
Tandas we ❤ – Orquesta típica Victor (tango)
Today, we're exploring the Guardia Vieja (the old guard) with one of the most famous orchestra of the era: Orquesta típica Victor.
Tandas we ❤ – Ricardo Tanturi
Today, a tango tanda by Tanturi with Castillo as the singer.
Tango songs and las arrabales
Tango songs make abundant references to Buenos Aires, whether it be to the city as a whole, some of its key landmarks, or las arrabales, the poor neighbouroods of Buenos Aires where tango started. Las arrabales describe an actual area, a certain lifestyle (that of milongueros), a social class (that of the poor) and are almost always ..
Tandas we ❤ – Carlos Di Sarli
Today, a tango tanda by Carlos Di Sarli, featuring the song Milonguero Viejo, which we've translated last week.
Tandas we ❤ – Di Sarli (Milonga)
Expect some humming or little twitches from your foot - better not fight it.
Tandas we ❤ – Aníbal Troilo (tango)
Today, a tango tanda by Aníbal Troilo with the singer Roberto Fiorentino.
