Tango Uncorked #9 - Juan Pablo Vicente - "I made my own ghetto."

Tango Uncorked #9 - Juan Pablo Vicente - "I made my own ghetto."

Author: Hoopengardner June 12, 2019 Duration: 1:22:28
I had the pleasure to sit down and chat with Juan Pablo Vicente, one of the organizers of La Nacional. It was my first time talking with a co-organizer and we shared a lot of experiences in this crazy business of running a Milonga in New York City.La Nacional is New York City's oldest milonga's and it was interesting to learn how Juan Pablo got involved with organizing it and what motivated him to do so. You will notice a lot of sirens blaring during a portion of the show. I apologixe for that. We recored this episode in midtown Manhattan and there was a terrible accident a few blocks north. 

In Tango Uncorked, host Hoopengardner sits down with the vibrant, unexpected characters who live and breathe Argentine Tango. This isn't a tutorial on steps, but a series of conversations that uncovers the unique rhythm of a life intertwined with the dance. You'll hear from the expected-professional dancers and revered teachers-but the real magic happens when the spotlight shifts. The podcast features the donut maker who finds poetry in the late-night milonga, the engineer who analyzes the geometry of an embrace, and the countless quietly obsessed individuals for whom tango is less a hobby and more a vital language. Each episode is an intimate portrait, exploring how this passionate art form reshapes identities, forges communities, and spills over into every corner of a person's world. Through these personal stories, Tango Uncorked reveals the rich, human tapestry behind the music and movement, offering listeners a front-row seat to the laughter, frustration, philosophy, and sheer joy that fuels this global culture. It's a celebration of the diverse voices that, together, create the soul of the tango world.
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