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Una noche de tango

Guardia ViejaGuardia NuevaGolden AgeNuevoRevival190019201935195519852000
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  1. 1996

    Took place at Buenos AiresSingle source

  2. Nov 6, 1996

    Described as planned after the November 1996 City Center and Chile dates, for a six-month Buenos Aires seasonSingle source

Una noche de tango: planned after the November 1996 City Center and Chile dates, for a six-month Buenos Aires season.† 1996: planned after the November 1996 City Center and Chile dates, for a six-month Buenos Aires season.†

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  • Donde se estaba presentando Milena y Miguel, 'Una Noche de Tango'. Había una función para jubilados, a las tres de la tarde, y él tenía entradas.

    Where Milena and Miguel were performing 'Una Noche de Tango.' There was a matinee for retirees at three in the afternoon, and he had tickets.Tangopedia translation

    Fabián Peralta · FABIAN PERALTA Tengo una pregunta para vos (por Pepa Palazón) with ENGLISH subtitles.

    open at 9:43
  • Fuimos al teatro una noche de tango de Miguel Ángel Zotto, y ahí lo vimos a él, a Gabriel, y un día lo llama: "¿por qué no...?"

    Guillermo · LOS HERMANOS MACANA: Tengo una pregunta para ustedes (por Pepa Palazón) with ENGLISH subtitles.

    open at 42:17

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  • EncyclopediaTango X2Wikipedia (es), CC BY-SA 4.0
  • WebsiteTango X 2 Steps Into City Centerplaybill.com
  • EntryBuenos AiresPlace

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Took place at Buenos Aires1996

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Planned after the November 1996 City Center and Chile dates, for a six-month Buenos Aires seasonNov 6, 1996

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