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José "Lampazo" Vázquez

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  1. 1940

    Described as In the 1940s he polished his style at the club N.O. Boys and later taught at the Club Sin Rumbo in Villa UrquizaSingle source

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José "Lampazo" Vázquez: His name was José Vázquez; he invented a personal sweep of the feet, as if cleaning the floor, hence his nickname, In the 1940s he polished his style at the club N.O. Boys and later taught at the Club Sin Rumbo in Villa Urquiza, and Club Sin Rumbo.†† 1940: In the 1940s he polished his style at the club N.O. Boys and later taught at the Club Sin Rumbo in Villa Urquiza.†

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  • Milonga 100%

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  • Juan D'Arienzo1 videos

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His name was José Vázquez; he invented a personal sweep of the feet, as if cleaning the floor, hence his nickname

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In the 1940s he polished his style at the club N.O. Boys and later taught at the Club Sin Rumbo in Villa Urquiza1940

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Described as Club Sin Rumbo

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  • Pocha & Lampaso - Milonga vieja milonga #TangoMoment2021
  • Revista Diostango nº 52 de Febrero de 2011 en video. Homenaje a José Vázquez "LAMPAZO" y Pocha2011
  • Lampaso y Pocha2016 · 580 views
  • Calendario Tango de l'Avent 17 / Club Glorias Argentinas José Vazquez "Lampazo y Pocha, 19942021 · 378 views
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  • Milonga vieja milonga · Juan D'Arienzo · 19371 video

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  • 20111

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  1. Milonga vieja milonga · Juan D'Arienzo · instrumental · milonga · Sep 22, 1937 · RCA Victor

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