Joe's Tango podcast

My guest today is a Tango DJ who also happens to be a sound engineer. As you can imagine, he's very particular about sound quality. He makes his own high quality transfers from shellacs whenever he can obtain them. He DJ's at the Magic Roundabout Milongas, located near Bristol in the UK... Let's meet Paul Strudwick... More on Paul here: Website: www.magicroundabout.eu Facebook group, The Tango now...

Hey everyone, Joe here. If you're relatively new to tango festivals and have plans to attend one soon, this short episode is for you! Listen on for some tips to help you get the most out of your experience... Donate here to support Joe's Tango Podcast: http://bit.ly/2T4woBP

My guests today are Sophia Daly and Jose Luis Fernandez-Garcia (aka El Kronox). Sophia has been dancing all her life, having started at age 3. She has a strong background in jazz, tap, modern, ballet, and hip-hop. Today, she is a company member of Ballet Edge Detroit. Sophia eventually discovered Argentine Tango, and brings her vast training in other dances to enhance her teaching and performing....

My guest today began his Tango journey while he was a student at Arizona State University. Later, he would become an influential presence with the ASU Tango Club, where he now teaches regular classes and guides the next generation of young dancers. Let's meet Marco Antonio Licon... More on Marco here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mlicon Email: mlicon@asu.edu Tango resources in Arizona: www.t...

My guest today is a bandoneon player, pianist, and hard-core tango scholar. She's really enthusiastic about promoting contemporary tango music, and encourages us to explore that rich and largely-untapped world. At the time of this recording, my guest is very close to finishing her Masters Degree in Ethnomusicology at the University of Maryland. In the DC area, she's been part of the tango group Da...

Episode 086: Learning experiences, perpetual challenges - Rebecca Shulman My guest today has been a full-time tango dancer for over two decades. But she developed her passion for dance during her childhood when she started studying classical ballet. She has taught at a number of festivals around the world, has been the mastermind behind a number of tango events, and co-founded the all-female dance...

My guest today was born in Iran, but grew up in Africa and Russia. For quite a while, she was based in Portland, Oregon where she taught regular tango classes and workshops. Today, she is based in Los Angeles. In addition to being a tango instructor, she’s also an accomplished visual artist. We’re going to hear about how she combines movement and art, as well as her other exciting new tango projec...

My guest today is the founder of the Rose City Tango Academy in Portland, OR. She's been dancing all her life, having started her training at the age of 3. She studied ballet, modern, and many other styles. Eventually, she happened upon Argentine Tango. In 2011 she began teaching tango in Seattle. Then she spent 3 years pretty much living on the road, traveling to teach, perform, and DJ in the US,...

My guests today are Carlos and Maureen Urrego; they are the 2018 USA Argentine Tango Champions, and they have a number of other championships and awards to their name. They have taught and performed all over the US, in Colombia, and in Buenos Aires. And they've also produced several shows, such as Seasons of Tango and Midsummer Night Tango Cabaret. More on Carlos & Maureen here: Website: https://w...

My guest today is Jim Chow; he is the owner of Belltown Dance Studio in Seattle, WA. Jim established the studio back in 2005, but he's been a passionate dancer all his life. He's familiar with a variety of dances, but salsa is his specialty so it should come as no surprise that he's Belltown's head salsa instructor. Belltown Studio is home to a number of other dance genres, including Argentine Tan...

My guests today are Felipe Martinez and Ayano Yoneda based in San Francisco, CA. They have taught all over the world, and are known for their clear and enthusiastic teaching style. They teach regularly at several venues in the Bay Area, such as Milonga Genesis, the Great Northern, The Beat over in Berkeley, and the Stanford Tango Club. They are also organizers of the renown San Francisco Tango Mar...

Happy 2019! My guests have brought up a lot of interesting insights over the year; here are some reflections I'd like to share...

My guest today is an amazing tango dancer known for her technique and grace - As an instructor, she's known for her patience and attention to detail. She also has a strong background in ballroom dance, and is a frequent participant in numerous performances and showcases. Let's meet Erin Rea... More on Erin here: https://www.facebook.com/erinreadance

My guests today are John Miller and Jesica Cutler, both of whom are based in Colorado. John has been dancing since the age of 18. He eventually happened upon tango, and started teaching full time in 2009. He is also a very well known DJ, and has played over 1500 milongas and practicas at multiple festivals. Jesica is a massage therapist, and in addition to tango, she teaches Lindy Hop and Blues. M...

For today's show, I'm happy to welcome back Iona May Italia - also known as the Terpsichoral Tango Addict. She has traveled the globe dancing and teaching tango, and has documented her observations and thoughts in a blog that is very well-known in tango circles. I had the opportunity to speak with Iona back in Episode 40, and it was a lot of fun. On that show, if you remember, she mentioned that s...

My guest today is an Argentine Tango dancer and performer. She's also a choreographer, and an actress. She started dancing at the age of 5, and has a background in ballet, Israeli folk dancing, jazz, latin, and contemporary. At age 16, she performed at the Teatro San Martín, which is one of the most most prominent theaters in Argentina. She has performed in productions at the Spanish Repertory The...

My guest today has been dancing tango for over 20 years, and is also a well-known DJ. He DJs regularly in Tucson, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe, but makes the rounds at various tango festivals all over the world. Let's meet Paul Akmajian... More on Paul here: Website: www.tangopaul.com Tango music resource: www.tangotunes.com

For this episode, we're doing things a little differently and it'll be a treat if you're really into tango music; we’re going to focus on the inner workings of a tango music group. My guests are Maxfield Wollam-Fisher and Brett Lemley. They are part of Da Capo Tango Ensemble, based in Washington, DC. It's another fun, eye-opening conversation... More on Da Capo Tango Ensemble here: FB page: https:...

My guest today started his tango journey in Portland, Oregon back in 2000. In 2014 he moved to Boston, and went on a tour that took him throughout the US, as well as China and Taiwan. In 2016, he and his then-partner Tilly Kimm won the US Tango de Pista Championships. As of 2018, he is based in Chicago and continues traveling to give workshops and to teach at various festivals. Let's meet Adam Cor...

My guest today has spent her life immersed in art. While living in New York City, she has worked as an interior designer, writer, dancer, performance artist, and rock musician. In 1999, she and her husband, Alberto Paz, moved to New Orleans, where she helped establish the Argentine Tango scene there. In 2002 they created the New Orleans Tango Festival. In 2009, they won the 3rd annual U.S.A. Salon...

Episode 072: Something interesting for the rest of my life - Avik Basu My guest today is a Tango teacher and DJ with international acclaim. He started his TANGO journey back in 2002, and has studied with a number of renown teachers such as Gustavo Naveira, Susana Miller, Alex Krebs, and Robin Thomas. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, today's guest considers himself an eternal student and is always working t...

My guests today are Damian Lobato and Sarah Chung. They are currently based in Philadelphia, PA where they teach a number of classes and host events every week. Sarah is known for her expressive musicality, and is very much about having her students establish a strong foundation in basic technique. Damian was born and raised in Argentina, and began dancing in 1991. A former dentist, he decided to...

My guest today is the director of the Philadelphia Argentine Tango School. She started dancing tango in 1999, and as tango inevitably took over her life, she eventually left her job and moved to Buenos Aires where she stayed for 3 years. In 2006 she began working with Andrés Amarilla, and since then she has traveled the world teaching and performing. Today's guest is also the director of the Phill...

My guest today grew up around creative arts and performance. She frequently travels throughout the US, Canada, Europe, and Buenos Aires to teach, and she has worked incredibly hard to build up tango communities in Boston and Western Massachusetts. She has studied with a number of world famous tango instructors, and is also a well-known DJ. She has participated in and helped organize numerous festi...

My guest today is a central figure in the Eugene, Oregon tango community. She fell in love with tango back in 1999, and in addition to organizing classes and events, hosts learning tours in Buenos Aires. Today's guest is not only a tango instructor, but also a writer, and filmmaker. Let's meet Marisela Rizik... More on Marisela here: Website: https://www.mariselarizik.com/