Bienvenido al Tango

Amurado? Really?  Special Day.

explore a variety of music and thoughts - like we always do.  evolution, gratitude, finding music, Russians in the tent, tango on the accordion, Malerba gems 

Teacher and community builder Elly Fernandez joins Phil and Max with  ideas and visions for tango community and her current music favs

Energy with Aieta and much more.  

Featuring composer and performer Jose Razzano, the voice  of Adriana Varela, and the lyrics of Celedonio Flores, all in today's song, Mano a Mano. And of course plenty of other great hits related and not.  Translation by Jake Spatz. 

This week meet Catulo Castillo, composer and lyricist with roots in the 20's.  For our featured song, Tinta Roja, he is the lyricist with music composed by Sebastian Piana, another accomplished composer of many durable hits.  Translation from Jake Spatz.  And lots more including favs from the Latin Grammy nominations.

Domingo Federico and Homer Exposito brought us so much beauty.  They are featured this week with Percal, plus translation by Jake Spatz.  We found some versions of classics bringing different energy within arrangements little changed.  Check it out.

Plenty of greats from pianist, composer, actor, orchestra leader Enrique Delfino, featuring Milonguita with lyricist Samuel Linnig and translation by Jake Spatz.  Also: Tribute to the brilliant Saurez Paz, whom we just lost, but whose immense contributions live on. You can see our playlists at takomaradio.org and Jake's translations at tangodc.com

So many great songs from the team of Anselmo Aieta - composer,  bandoneonist and orchestra leader - and Fancisco Garcia Jimenez. Featuring Alma en Pena, translation by Jake Spatz.  Plus other treats as always.

Our featured song, composed by Graciano Gomez and Jose Garcia, lyrics by Hector Marco led us to explore the many works of Marco, including collaborations in this team, as well as great success with Carlos Di Sarli.  Beautiful writing from Jake Spatz, and we got to hear 4 from Solo, and Fuimos, as promised, from Veronika Silva!!!

20 songs in this show, 14 artists - all fantastic music.  Featured song, composer, and lyricist, Nada, Jose Dames, Horacio Sanguinetti.  Translation by Jake Spatz.  Enjoy!

Focus on songs composed by Elias Randal and Ricardo Tanturi with our feature from Jake Spatz,  Asi Se Baila El Tango.  Don't miss the Ruben Jaurez of the week and more from Jose Basso!!

Max brings us a beautiful mix from Jose Basso, Fresedo, Calo, to Piazzola with Jerry Mulligan and more.  Featured song Pedacito de Cielo, translation by Jake Spatz.

Dance to more from Fabio Hager Sexteto, learn about Tu Intimo Secreto with Jake Spatz translation,  AND enjoy Max's interview with accomplished Astillero cellist Jacqueline Oroc!

The haunting Llueve Otra Vez by the great Juan Jose Guichandut is our featured song, poetic translation by Jake Spatz.  We include more of Guichandut's compositions and enjoy the artistry of: Roberto Firpo Sexteto Mayor Fabio Hager Sexteto Carlos DiSarli Miguel Calo Edgardo Donato and a birthday tribute to Julian Peralta  

A 2-part show this week: First an exploration of Malena connections with unheard Demare and some of the greats too (and another poetic Jake Spatz translation), AND then, an in-depth interview with the accomplished Argentine guitarist Maxi Larrea.  Enjoy

We go deeper with the music and writing of Contursi and the beautiful love story of Gricel - translation by jake Spatz.  Lots of Contursi songs from a variety of great orchestras.  And a special Ciriacoa Ortiz treat.  Enjoy!

We feature Madreselva and more by Canaro and Luis Cesar Amadori.  .Poetic translation by Jake Spatz. AND songs of blue.  A show full of great music from Francisco Canaro and Luis Cesar Amadori Cucuza Castiello & Moscato Luna Osvaldo Fresedo con Roberto Ray y con Carlos Mayel Alberto Castellanos con Tania Susanna Rinaldi, Charlo, and Francisco Amor Piazzolla, Alfredo diAngelis, Horacio Salgan Franc...

We bring you new favorites in this show.  Lots of energy and variety and some fun connections to Black artists, too.  My fav, really, was the piano in Pregonera at the end of the show.  Max's probably was Veronica with Las Bordonas, Confidencias.  And we played a bunch of Adios songs from d'Arienzo and Gardel too.  Enjoy! Fabio Hager Sexteto Veronica Silva with and without Las Bordonas Ensemble Hy...

We continue our recognition of Black artists' contributions to beloved Tango.  And we present another great Jake Spatz translation, this week, of No Me Pregunten Por Que with lots of fantastic music all around: Horacio Salgan with Ubaldo de Lio and Nuevo Quinteto Real songs written by Celedonio Flores, performed by  Di Sarli, Biagi, and Hugo Diaz We also hear Canaro, Fama, Piazzolla and Atahualpa...

We continue our investigation into Black people's contributions to our beloved Tango with the works of Celedonio Flores,  and we feature the song Cambalache with translation by Jake Spatz.  Plus amazing Salgan and more: Uruguayan condombes by unkown artists Atahualpa Yupanqui (Zamba) Elido Cuadro & José Curbelo (Payada) Francisco Canaro Oscar Alonzo Horacio Salgan con Roberto Goyeneche Fabio Hager...

Historian and teacher, Pierre Baston, joins us with his deep knowledge of the African Roots of Tango.  Pierre's presentation and the music are brilliant and enlightening - and so important for helping us be connected, to know each other better across our racial divides.  The music and lyrics focus exclusively this week on the African and Black Argentine roots with: Horacio Salgan with Ubaldo De Li...

A great week for our musical explorations.  Our featured song is one of our great favorites, "Quiero Verte Una Vez Mas"  composed by Mario Canaro, lyrics by the endlessly longing Jose Maria Contursi, translation by Jake Spatz.  So, we broaden our coverage of the Canaro's, we continue our jaunt to Australia with Miquel Villasboas and explore connections everywhere with: Rodolfo Biagi valses Miquel...

Another great from Cobian and Cadicamo! This week "Nostalgias" with translation by poet Jake Spatz and with vocalist Edmundo Rivera.  AND!  Interview with Ben Bogart and Winnie Cheung on making their latest duo album and the broad reach of the stream.  Including music from: Osvaldo Pugliese con Roberto Chanel Lucio Demare con Raul Beron Ben and Winnie, music and interview Edmundo Rivera Rodolfo Bi...

Our featured song is Manana Zarpa Un Barco by the star team of Lucio Demare and Homero Manzi (un poeta en la tormenta), plus translation by the DC poet Jake Spatz.  So, we continue our recent exploration of writing and performance by Demare, including his piano solo version of this song. We also give some special attention to the recent release by Astillero, and track one of the most popular singe...