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Tango Orchestra Cover Bands | Noche de Tango

By Charles Olivier

Published November 8, 2022 at 7:09 AM CST

On this week's show, we will highlight tango orchestra cover bands that are trying to recreate the sound and energy of the big orchestras from the Golden Age of Tango. My name is Charles Olivier, your host, and let's dive into our first tanda.

Tanda 1 - Orquesta Tipica Sans Souci

Remolino
Trenzas
Ausencia
Chique
Si Yo Pudiera Comprender
Fantasia en Tiempo de Tango

Tanda 2 - La Juan D'Arienzo

Quiero Verte una Vez Mas
Cumbia Milonguera
Remembranza
La Ultima Copa
Benvenido a este sector
La Cumparsita

Tanda 3 - Sciammarella Tango, Tangos Francos, 2018

Lutecia
Madame Ivonne

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Charles Olivier

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.

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