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Tango Greats #3 | Noche de Tango

On tonight's show, we will explore some of the greats of tango that made tango what it is today with tandas from Osvaldo Pugliese, Miguel Calo, and more. Join me, Charles Olivier, for Noche de Tango.

Tanda 1 - Osvaldo Pugliese

  • Chique
  • Mala Junta
  • Melodia de Arrabal
  • Los Mareados

Tanda 2 - Rodolfo Biagi

  • Duerme mi Nina
  • Alguien
  • Adios Pampa Mia
  • Arlette

Tanda 3 - Miguel Calo

  • Al Compas del Corazon
  • De Levita y con Baston
  • Ante del Adios
  • A Media Luz

Tanda 4 - Osvaldo Fresedo

  • Colibriyo
  • Adios Para Siempre
  • Cristal
  • El Choclo

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.