Episode 1

At the recent Toronto Tango Marathon, I had the honor of DJing and received wonderful feedback from dancers about my playlist. It was a reminder of how much music connects us all on the dance floor.  

In the spirit of giving back to the community, I decided to start a series of posts about little DJ secrets that could add a fresh dimension to your tango experience. 

One exciting feature is the ability to explore recordings of the same tango track by different orchestras. This opens up endless possibilities for creating tandas with familiar tunes, but presented in a completely new way. For example, the iconic tango Recuerdo has been recorded by multiple orchestras:  

• Aníbal Troilo: 1 recording (1967)  

• Osvaldo Pugliese: 3 recordings (1944, 1966, 1985)  

• Francisco Lomuto: 1 recording (1941)  

• Ricardo Tanturi: 1 recording (1942)  

• Fulvio Salamanca: 1 recording (1959)  

• Orquesta Típica Víctor (dir. Adolfo Carabelli): 1 recording (1930)  

• Domingo Federico: 1 recording (1948)  

• Julio de Caro: 2 recordings (1926, 1952)  

We’re all familiar with Osvaldo Pugliese’s version from 1944, but how often have you explored these other gems? For the tanda I played at Toronto, I chose a less-heard version — any guesses which one it was?  

Let’s keep the magic of tango alive by discovering its hidden treasures together. Till next time and the next DJ secret!  

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