Argentine Tango has reached nearly every major city in the U.S. and many countries around the world, so there is a Milonga nearly everywhere you might look. Visit milongas-in.com to search for one near you!
To explore the lyrics and music throughout the history of tango, visit Journeys, a website curated by Professor Noelia Cirnigliaro. Another great resource is todotango.com.
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Juan D'Arienzo is one of the most famous directors in the "Siglo de Oro de Tango." With his orchestra, consisting of pianos, a double bass, bandeons, and violins, he added an accentuated rhthym to the genre.
Ástor Piazzolla, bandeonist, composer, and director, ignited the movement known now as "Tango Nuevo." His music explores different genres, including rock, jazz, and electronic music.
Azucena Maizani revolutionized the role of female singers in Argentine Tango. She sings about her own experiences as a young girl in the barrios of Buenos Aires, bringing new themes and perspectives to tango songs of the early 20th century.
Carlos Gardel defined the sounds, emotions, and themes of tango songs of the early 20th century. He is known for singing about lost love and his lyrics reflect changing social dynamics between the villages, barrios, and center of Buenos Aires.