Tango Is Alive! | Tomáš Kohl, Tango DJ

Alberto Castillo, made famous by his collaboration with Ricardo Tanturi, had an enormously long career. His vocal expressions were unique and entertaining without getting in the way of a good ronda.

I offer a few comments on the ongoing debate between the tango and neo-tango camps.

This mix progresses from a very romantic starting point towards a place that is somehow more solid, if you will; it's not a weepy tanda. It is lyrical but also quite masculine.

Romantica Milonguera has a new album out: Algo contigo. Swift, melodic, naturally danceable. You'll like it!

Tanturi's instrumentals from 1940s are one of my staples. I love the beats and the energy. So will your dancers!

La Auténtica Milonguera is a fairly new ensemble from BsAs and they've released their first album a few days ago. Included there are five songs, five sweet songs that tease you and leave you wanting more.

A commented tango tanda of Rodolfo Biagi canta Alberto Amor.

I began this glorious year 2020 with an ode to milongas. Continuing in the same spirit, I give you lovely milonga duets from late 1950s in the form of a mixed tanda.

I outline what milongas I like to dance and play, what are the essential components of a good milonga, and how I mix milongas in tandas.

I traveled to Belgrade and Berlin to dance, DJ'd in Norway, Germany, and home in Prague, and voraciously indulged in 1950s tango records. I will share what impacted me the most below.