Tango Angeles

Eduardo Arolas, although his life was tragically cut short at the age of 32, left more than 100 classic tangos.

Eduardo Arolas, known as El Tigre del Bandoneón, gave tango its depth and subtleties despite his brief and mysterious life.

Romantica Milonguera, a 10-member Buenos Aires-based orchestra, brings a dynamic modern interpretation to classic tangos.

Ronaldo time travels back to 1944 and finds himself torn among so many live orchestras to choose from—an embarrassment of the riches!

Buenos Aires is still haunted by the memories of magnificent cabarets that graced Calle Corrientes, the street that never sleeps.

Edmundo Rivero made his mark as one of the greatest tango singers despite his unconventional bass voice, successfully combining his early influences of country and classical music with tango.

La Chacarita, built in the wake of the 1871 yellow fever epidemic on 230 acres, is a resting place for countless tango luminaries.

Edouard Pecourt’s extensive tango collection housed at the University of California Santa Barbara guarantees the investigation and preservation of tango for future generations.

Edouard Pecourt’s vast tango collection finds a home at the University of California Santa Barbara.

Edouard Pecourt, proprietor of La Boîte à Disques  in Paris, left behind him one of the most pre-eminent tango music collections in the world

Astor Piazzolla's early childhood in the mean streets of NY taught him to defend his musical vision fiercely against all odds and criticism.

Tango, this is Astor Piazzolla, exclaimed Nadia Boulanger, marking a turning point Astor Piazzolla’s life. 

Trained in classical music,  Astor Piazzolla adds controversy by introducing sophisticated musical elements to the Troilo Orchestra’s repertoire.

True to the vision of its namesake orchestra, La Juan D'Arienzo is committed to playing and creating music for tango dancers. 

Quinteto Real leader Cesar Salgán pays tribute to his father, Horacio Salgán, pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader, who elevated tango from the humble shores of Rio de la Plata to the concert halls of the world’s most prestigious symphony orchestras.

Julio De Caro led a tango revolution in the 20’s and 30’s by introducing refined melodies and sophisticated instrumentation.

Ricardo Malerba and his orchestra filled the tango cabarets of the 1940’s with a sweet blend of lyricism and strong beat.  Special guests Marcos Questas and Ruta Maria present the first International Tango Summit set to open in Los Angeles Sept. 6-9.

publisher of Tango Reporter, author, director & puppeteer—discusses his new book "El Tango desde Sunset Blvd.,” featuring tango mysteries.