Tango Music

Here is a list of "Tom's essential Tango CDs"

Tango is danced to the orchestras of the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Modern tango music like Astor Piazzola is not used for tango dancing (except perhaps for performances). So, it can be difficult to find or choose appropriate tango music for social dancing at Amazon or your local record store. The tango CDs listed below provide a sampling of several different orchestras from the "Golden Era". If you are choosing only a few CDs, I have starred some special ones.

You can get them at Zivals, The Tango Store which probably has the largest selection on the internet. Prices are good and the ordering/shipping process easy. (Canaro's CD "Poema" is a top seller.)

Rhythmic (1930s - 40s)

• * D'Arienzo "De Pura Cepa 1935 - 1936"
• * Francisco Canaro "Poema".
• Francisco Canaro "Alma Tanguera"
• Anibal Troilo "Instrumental 1941 - 1944"

Lyrical (1940s)

• * Miguel Calo "Al compas Del Corazon"
• Ricardo Tanturi/Campos "Ricardo Tanturi Canta Enrique Campos"
• Angel D'Agostino/Vargas "RCA Victor 100 Anos"

Dramatic/Passionate (1950s - 70s)

• * Carlos Di Sarli "RCA Victor 100 Anos"
• * Osvaldo Pugliese "Ausencia"
• Osvaldo Pugliese "A Los Amigos"

For more extensive tango CD listings, and discussions of different orchestras, please see Stephen Brown's Guide to tango music for social dancing.