Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Political and Economic Turmoil and Tango | Noche de Tango

Alicia D
/
Wikipedia - Public Domain

In this episode of Noche de Tango, learn how tango has historically been able to adapt, thrive, and grow during times of political and economic turmoil.  Join Charles Olivier as he explains which historical events directly shaped the development of Tango music. 

En este episodio de Noche de Tango, aprenda cómo el tango históricamente ha podido adaptarse, prosperar y crecer en tiempos de agitación política y económica. Únase a Charles Olivier mientras explica qué eventos históricos moldearon directamente el desarrollo de la música de Tango.

Pedro Laurenz

Tanda 1 - Anibal Troilo & singer Roberto Grela

  • A Pedro Maffia
  • Diablito 
  • A la guardia nueva
  • El Abrojito
  • Del barrio de las lates

Tanda 2 - Pedro Laurenz

  • La Revancha 
  • Mal de Amores 
  • Orgullo Criollo
  • De Puro Guapo
  • Risa Loca 

 Tanda 3 - Sexteto Carlos di Sarli
 

  • Si Yo Sonora 
  • La Estancia 
  • Palito
  • Campaneando 
  • Soy un Arlequin

Tanda 4 - Sexteto Florindo Sassone
 

  • El Huracan
  • A la Gran Muneca 
  • El Internado
  • Canaro en Paris 

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.