I've been meaning to write a post on all the new milongas and events that have been happening in SoCal lately, but have been pressed for time. But a visit from some friends of mine from Rosario, Argentina -- Victor Barrios and Cristina Benavidez -- spurred me to write this post. The two will be teaching and performing Saturday night, Jan. 28, at the Tango Room, 8:30 … [Read more...] about Special Tango Event This Saturday
Tango News
Tango BC Duo, Cecilia Gonzalez Make It a Hot Night at Tango Room
It was a treat last night to go to the Tango Room and discover that a live band would be playing. A platform was set up in the middle of the floor, between the two poles, for a keyboardist and guitarist. At first I thought it wouldn't be much with just two players. I was definitely wrong. Tango BC, comprised of pianist Mariano Barreiro and guitarist Santigao Cursach, is an … [Read more...] about Tango BC Duo, Cecilia Gonzalez Make It a Hot Night at Tango Room
ARGENTINE TANGO USA | OFFICIAL FESTIVAL & USA CHAMPIONSHIP
Most tango aficionados already know the results from the US Tango Championship 2016, and who will be going to Buenos Aires to compete. But just in case, here's the news from the official site: None of our L.A. peeps made the cut for 1st place, but L.A.'s own Derek Tang & Rachell Lin did place 3rd in Tango de Pista. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE FINALISTS & TO THE … [Read more...] about ARGENTINE TANGO USA | OFFICIAL FESTIVAL & USA CHAMPIONSHIP
The New Face of Argentinean Tango Music — eder content (English version) — Medium
This article by eder content on Medium is a great overview of today's Argentine Tango music. Following is an excerpt. Click the source link below to read the full post. The tango scene is going through a period of great vitality and stylistic diversity. There is a blow of fresh air into the genre. Update your playlist! For a long time, tango music was for “old people”, without … [Read more...] about The New Face of Argentinean Tango Music — eder content (English version) — Medium
Los Angeles Tango Events March Roundup
Spring has sprung and brought a bunch of tango events to the Southern California area. The first one listed is to help out a local tanguera, Gayle, who is battling breast cancer. Tango in Santa Monica is back with our favorite local tango band, Los Angeles del Tango. Local dancers will be having a dance off at the 2nd Southern California Tango Championship event, and Milonga … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Tango Events March Roundup