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1. Golden Age8 days agoDescribed as Tango milonguero, tango for dancing, reaches its maximum expression and complexity in 1943, including polyrhythms of four against three.Golden Age8 days agoDescribed as Tango milonguero, tango for dancing, reaches its maximum expression and complexity in 1943, including polyrhythms of four against three.
2. Ángel D'Agostino8 days agoDescribed as D'Agostino is massively underrated outside Argentina; Stenvoll says everything needed for dancing is in his music, and the lack of drama means you do not tire.Ángel D'Agostino8 days agoDescribed as D'Agostino is massively underrated outside Argentina; Stenvoll says everything needed for dancing is in his music, and the lack of drama means you do not tire.
3. Golden Age8 days agoDescribed as Lavocah explains that Argentine Spanish (caló) and the criminal dialect lunfardo merged over time, and that censorship altered lyrics: Morán sings the uncensoreGolden Age8 days agoDescribed as Lavocah explains that Argentine Spanish (caló) and the criminal dialect lunfardo merged over time, and that censorship altered lyrics: Morán sings the uncensore
4. Pedro Laurenz8 days agoDescribed as Laurenz becomes commercially successful after Podestá joins; Tango Time Travel's complete edition has recently made his records easier to hear.Pedro Laurenz8 days agoDescribed as Laurenz becomes commercially successful after Podestá joins; Tango Time Travel's complete edition has recently made his records easier to hear.
5. Golden Age8 days agoDescribed as Carnival in Uruguay was livelier than in Argentina because the African population was much better integrated, which is why candombe comes from the Uruguayan sidGolden Age8 days agoDescribed as Carnival in Uruguay was livelier than in Argentina because the African population was much better integrated, which is why candombe comes from the Uruguayan sid
6. Romeo Gavio8 days agoDescribed as Gavioli joined Donato to sing candombes and milongas, got caught in a love triangle with the singers Horacio Lagos and Lita Morales, returned to Uruguay and tenRomeo Gavio8 days agoDescribed as Gavioli joined Donato to sing candombes and milongas, got caught in a love triangle with the singers Horacio Lagos and Lita Morales, returned to Uruguay and ten
7. Golden Age8 days agoDescribed as Argentina's Italian and Spanish communities followed the war closely, and the failure of the siege of Stalingrad in 1943 changed the world's sense of the war's Golden Age8 days agoDescribed as Argentina's Italian and Spanish communities followed the war closely, and the failure of the siege of Stalingrad in 1943 changed the world's sense of the war's
8. Golden Age8 days agoDescribed as Bands recorded a song immediately if sure it was a hit, otherwise tried it out at a dance first; the recordings we hear are the top 5 or 10 percent of what was Golden Age8 days agoDescribed as Bands recorded a song immediately if sure it was a hit, otherwise tried it out at a dance first; the recordings we hear are the top 5 or 10 percent of what was
9. Ricardo Tanturi8 days agoDescribed as Castillo left Tanturi in August 1943; Tanturi needed a second singer urgently and chose Enrique Campos, whose audition was recorded.Ricardo Tanturi8 days agoDescribed as Castillo left Tanturi in August 1943; Tanturi needed a second singer urgently and chose Enrique Campos, whose audition was recorded.
10. Aníbal Troilo8 days agoDescribed as Pianist Orlando Goñi is sacked around mid-August 1943 and replaced by José Basso, which is a step in the evolution of the Troilo orchestra.Aníbal Troilo8 days agoDescribed as Pianist Orlando Goñi is sacked around mid-August 1943 and replaced by José Basso, which is a step in the evolution of the Troilo orchestra.
11. Miguel Caló8 days agoDescribed as After Berón went to Maderna, Caló used Jorge Ortiz, Alberto Podestá and Raúl Iriarte; Ortiz stayed for only six tracks and the two men did not get on, so Ortiz Miguel Caló8 days agoDescribed as After Berón went to Maderna, Caló used Jorge Ortiz, Alberto Podestá and Raúl Iriarte; Ortiz stayed for only six tracks and the two men did not get on, so Ortiz
12. Alberto Castillo8 days agoDescribed as Castillo goes solo in 1943, the first singer to be hugely successful as a soloist; this shifts attention from the singer's integration with the orchestra and isAlberto Castillo8 days agoDescribed as Castillo goes solo in 1943, the first singer to be hugely successful as a soloist; this shifts attention from the singer's integration with the orchestra and is
13. Juan D'Arienzo8 days agoDescribed as D'Arienzo reaches the peak of his lyrical output in 1943, melodically rather than rhythmically, and it is his best year in that sense.Juan D'Arienzo8 days agoDescribed as D'Arienzo reaches the peak of his lyrical output in 1943, melodically rather than rhythmically, and it is his best year in that sense.
14. Golden Age8 days agoDescribed as 1943 is the summit of tango: orchestras are at their maximum and hundreds of new songs appear; of the big four only Pugliese is not yet at his best, as his peakGolden Age8 days agoDescribed as 1943 is the summit of tango: orchestras are at their maximum and hundreds of new songs appear; of the big four only Pugliese is not yet at his best, as his peak
15. Recording 14628 days agoDescribed as A milonga from the Troilo universe, played before the lyric discussion in the afterparty.Recording 14628 days agoDescribed as A milonga from the Troilo universe, played before the lyric discussion in the afterparty.
16. Recording 12778 days agoDescribed as Played as a pair with Uno; both are fantastic.Recording 12778 days agoDescribed as Played as a pair with Uno; both are fantastic.
17. Recording 15098 days agoDescribed as Probably the most recorded tango of the year, by eight or more top orchestras.Recording 15098 days agoDescribed as Probably the most recorded tango of the year, by eight or more top orchestras.
18. Recording 143438 days agoDescribed as Played right after Farol.Recording 143438 days agoDescribed as Played right after Farol.
19. Recording 144058 days agoDescribed as Lavocah uses its electric-light lyric to talk about how the new technology changed Buenos Aires.Recording 144058 days agoDescribed as Lavocah uses its electric-light lyric to talk about how the new technology changed Buenos Aires.
20. Recording 146128 days agoDescribed as One of Laurenz's two great milongas of the year; the other, Rosa de San Telmo, was saved for later.Recording 146128 days agoDescribed as One of Laurenz's two great milongas of the year; the other, Rosa de San Telmo, was saved for later.
21. Recording 73798 days agoDescribed as A solo song about his hometown by the Uruguayan singer who split from Donato; he later drove his car into the sea.Recording 73798 days agoDescribed as A solo song about his hometown by the Uruguayan singer who split from Donato; he later drove his car into the sea.
22. Recording 148838 days agoDescribed as A beautiful tango Stenvoll only learned of two weeks earlier; Teresa supplied the recording.Recording 148838 days agoDescribed as A beautiful tango Stenvoll only learned of two weeks earlier; Teresa supplied the recording.
23. Recording 161658 days agoDescribed as A song about being a prisoner of the memories the heart holds.Recording 161658 days agoDescribed as A song about being a prisoner of the memories the heart holds.
24. Recording 162488 days agoDescribed as Ortiz is back with Biagi after leaving Caló.Recording 162488 days agoDescribed as Ortiz is back with Biagi after leaving Caló.
25. Recording 120628 days agoDescribed as Chosen for its exquisite piano introduction; Iriarte is Caló's new singer after Berón left for Maderna.Recording 120628 days agoDescribed as Chosen for its exquisite piano introduction; Iriarte is Caló's new singer after Berón left for Maderna.
26. Recording 101868 days agoDescribed as Opening zamba, played while the guests arrive.Recording 101868 days agoDescribed as Opening zamba, played while the guests arrive.
27. Francisco Canaro8 days agoDescribed as In the afterparty Lavocah defends Canaro's 1931: it is a very strong year for tango, even if Canaro's songs are mostly not for dancing.Francisco Canaro8 days agoDescribed as In the afterparty Lavocah defends Canaro's 1931: it is a very strong year for tango, even if Canaro's songs are mostly not for dancing.
28. Juan Maglio8 days agoDescribed as Maglio's 1931 recordings are the prototype of the D'Arienzo band, with four strong beats and a big piano role; the chat's reaction to them was strongly positiveJuan Maglio8 days agoDescribed as Maglio's 1931 recordings are the prototype of the D'Arienzo band, with four strong beats and a big piano role; the chat's reaction to them was strongly positive
29. Minotto Di Cicco8 days agoDescribed as Minotto left Canaro's orchestra and returned three times; 1931 was the only period he led his own orchestra, with Ángel Ramos on first bandoneón copying his styMinotto Di Cicco8 days agoDescribed as Minotto left Canaro's orchestra and returned three times; 1931 was the only period he led his own orchestra, with Ángel Ramos on first bandoneón copying his sty
30. Guardia Nueva8 days agoDescribed as From about 1928 lots of high-quality sextets arose; the recording crisis of 1931-32 pruned them like frost on a vigorous plant, and it took years to regrow.Guardia Nueva8 days agoDescribed as From about 1928 lots of high-quality sextets arose; the recording crisis of 1931-32 pruned them like frost on a vigorous plant, and it took years to regrow.