The Tango Revival of the 1980s: How a Dying Art Was Reborn
By the 1980s tango was nearly extinct. Discover the remarkable story of how a Broadway show, old milongueros, and global passion brought it back to life.
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By the 1980s tango was nearly extinct. Discover the remarkable story of how a Broadway show, old milongueros, and global passion brought it back to life.
Explore Lucio Demare's elegant tango arrangements. Discover the composer of 'Malena' and learn how his sophisticated music rewards attentive, musical dancers.
How did a dance from Buenos Aires slums conquer Paris high society? Explore tango's extraordinary journey across the Atlantic and the tangomania it sparked.
Explore Ricardo Tanturi's orchestra — the perfect bridge between rhythm and melody. Learn how to dance Castillo's energy and Campos's romance at London milongas.
Discover the magical partnership of Angel D'Agostino and Angel Vargas — the accessible, warm, irresistibly danceable music that defines tango romance.
Discover Osvaldo Fresedo's sophisticated, elegant tango orchestra. Learn how his refined arrangements with harp and vibraphone reward graceful, flowing dancing.
Discover Edgardo Donato's punchy, energetic tango orchestra. Learn why his bright rhythmic music is perfect for joyful, dynamic dancing at London milongas.
From Sexteto Milonguero to Orquesta Tipica Imperial, discover the modern tango orchestras creating danceable music that honours the golden age tradition.
Explore Miguel Caló's lush, lyrical tango orchestra. Discover essential recordings with Berón and Podestá, and learn how to dance his intimate, beautiful music.
Discover Alfredo De Angelis, the romantic Golden Age orchestra beloved by dancers worldwide. Learn why his warm, accessible music is perfect for close embrace tango.
From scandal to suppression to national pride — discover tango's turbulent relationship with Argentine society and its remarkable survival.
From Buenos Aires docks to global dance floors, trace tango's remarkable journey through immigration, golden age glory, decline, and worldwide renaissance.