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Azabache Tango | Noche de Tango

On this week's show, host Charles Olivier highlights the amazing string sounds of the newest album from the tango string quartet Azabache Tango.

Tanda 1 - Carlos Di Sarli

  • Fumando Espero
  • Nueve Puntos
  • Nido Gaucho
  • La Cumparsita

Tanda 2 - Alfredo Gobbi

  • Independiente Club
  • Orlando Goni
  • Ya no Eres Mia
  • Salto Mortal

Tanda 3 - Azabache Tango

  • Ecplise
  • Arcaico
  • Barco hundido en la Cuidad
  • La 45
  • Rey Puesto

Tanda 4 - Pablo Agri

  • Cuando Tu no Estas
Charles Olivier is currently director of the Texas Tech University Tango Orchestra and the co-director of the Lubbock ISD All-District Tango Orchestra, whose purpose is to educate high school students about tango music, culture, and performance. Charles’ extensive work with the group was recognized by Texas Tech University with the President’s Excellence in Diversity and Equity Award. As a performer, he is a founding member of Tango Llaneros. Charles has attended the Reed College Tango Institute, Cuarteto Tanguero Summer Workshop, and has been a key speaker about tango for the Osher Life Long Learning Institute. Charles attended Texas Tech University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, a Certificate of World Music in Tango Performance, and recently a Master's in Ethnomusicology.