The Tangueria welcomed some Argentinian visitors this Sunday: Gaby & Luis, who gave some classes first and of course performed during the milonga later that evening.
Read MoreThis weekend was my first tango evening in Gent, visiting Polariteit on Friday. The weather sucked (we saw a car crash while driving into Gent) but inside it was warm and the local tangueros were very hospitable.
Read More(NL) Als je wil, kan je elke week op donderdag avond de newsletter van milonga.be ontvangen, met daarin de tango agenda voor de volgende 10 dagen (twee weekends!). Je vindt er alle salons, workshops, concerten en andere tango evenementen voor gans België. Tevens kan je zien welke foto’s gepubliceerd zijn en welke internationale festivals er […]
Read MorePhotos from the milonga Gisela & Sergio organized at El Dorado last Sunday.
Read MoreLa Luna had its last milonga this Saturday at Diksmuidelaan, Berchem, before Daniel & Lin move to their new location. It was a crowded, hot night and the floor was packed, thanks to DJ Ben and lots of liquids.
Read MoreToday’s Tango Topper is Juan D’Arienzo Juan D’Arienzo (1900-1976) was an Argentine tango musician, also known as “El Rey del Compas” (King of the Beat). Departing from other orchestras of the golden age, D’Arienzo returned to the 2×4 feel that characterized music of the old guard, but he used more modern arrangements and instrumentation. His […]
Read MoreClay Nelson, of Portland, Oregon, has created a Tango & Relationships Survey. He asks for the influence of tango on relationships, the problems that may arise from it and the way it changes what people want from a relationship. No shocking revelations in there, but quite interesting at times. You can take the survey and […]
Read MoreToday’s Tango Topper is Carlo Di Sarli. Carlos Di Sarli (January 7, 1903 – January 12, 1960) was an Argentine tango musician, orchestra leader, composer and pianist. Before starting his own tango orchestra, he played in Osvaldo Fresedo’s orchestra. He developed smooth, clean-sounding, powerful arrangements which his Orquesta tÃpica and recorded 27 albums and 512 […]
Read MoreThe Sunday milonga of the festival was in an equally impressive location: the Bourla theatre. The shape of the dancefloor was slightly unusual, and so was the choice of music. The maestros did a last performance all together.
Read MoreThe Saturday milonga of the Tiempo Argentino festival was in Antwerp’s Horta salon, a magnificent Art Nouveau building. It was the appropriate setting for the demos of the maestros: Marcela & Stefano Celine & Damian
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