Noche de Tango

Tango Greats #1 | Noche de Tango

By Charles Olivier

Published July 8, 2023 at 7:00 AM CDT

On this week’s show, we explore some of the greats of tango that made tango what it is today with tandas from Julio de Caro, Carlos Gardel, and many more.

Tanda 1 Alfredo Gobbi

Salto Mortal
La Numero Cinco
Orlando Goni
T Angustia y Mi Dolor

Tanda 2 Anibal Troilo

La Mariposa
Pan
Noche Triste
Sur

Tanda 3 - Angel D'Agostino

A Pan y Agua
El Cocherito
De Corto Criollo
Alma de Bohemio

Tanda 4 - Horacio Salgan

Mala Junto
Boedo
La Ultima Curda
A Fuego Lento

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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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