Astor Piazzolla Episode 2

Astor Piazzolla Episode 2

Author: Pod Xperience Network March 20, 2019 Duration: 1:03:04
Tango, this is Astor Piazzolla, exclaimed Nadia Boulanger, marking a turning point Astor Piazzolla’s life. 

There's a rhythm to Buenos Aires that you can feel in its streets, and at its heart is the tango. Tango Angeles from the Pod Xperience Network is an invitation to move beyond the familiar steps and into the soul of this captivating art form. Each episode is a journey, one where the rich history of the music is unpacked alongside the personal stories of those who live and breathe it. You'll hear from musicians dissecting the melancholy bandoneón, dancers explaining the unspoken conversation of the embrace, and historians tracing the genre's journey from the barrios to the world stage. This isn't just a lecture; it's an immersive audio experience where the music itself is a central character, playing uninterrupted so you can truly feel its emotional pull. We explore the indelible passion that defines tango culture, the controversies over its evolution, and the quiet moments of connection it fosters in dance halls from South America to Los Angeles. Tune into this podcast for a deep, resonant appreciation of how tango continues to pulse with life, telling stories of love, loss, and resilience through every note and every movement.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Tango Angeles
Podcast Episodes
Eduardo Arolas II. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:34
Eduardo Arolas, although his life was tragically cut short at the age of 32, left more than 100 classic tangos.
Eduardo Arolas I  October 3, 2019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:01
Eduardo Arolas, known as El Tigre del Bandoneón, gave tango its depth and subtleties despite his brief and mysterious life.
Romantica Milonguera [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:59
Romantica Milonguera, a 10-member Buenos Aires-based orchestra, brings a dynamic modern interpretation to classic tangos.
A Night of Tango 1944 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:18
Ronaldo time travels back to 1944 and finds himself torn among so many live orchestras to choose from—an embarrassment of the riches!
Cabarets of Buenos Aires I [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:28
Buenos Aires is still haunted by the memories of magnificent cabarets that graced Calle Corrientes, the street that never sleeps.
Edmundo Rivero [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:23
Edmundo Rivero made his mark as one of the greatest tango singers despite his unconventional bass voice, successfully combining his early influences of country and classical music with tango.
La Chacarita [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:13
La Chacarita, built in the wake of the 1871 yellow fever epidemic on 230 acres, is a resting place for countless tango luminaries.
Edouard Pecourt Episode 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:58
Edouard Pecourt’s extensive tango collection housed at the University of California Santa Barbara guarantees the investigation and preservation of tango for future generations.
Edouard Pecourt Episode 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:03
Edouard Pecourt’s vast tango collection finds a home at the University of California Santa Barbara.
Edouard Pecourt Episode 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:29
Edouard Pecourt, proprietor of La Boîte à Disques in Paris, left behind him one of the most pre-eminent tango music collections in the world