Tango Music

There is a lot of Tango music on CD. Much of it consists of remastered material dating from far back. One can even get tracks from pre-1920. However, much of the best material comes from the "Golden Age" from 1930 to 1960 or from the rebirth in the 1980s and 1990s (after Tango had been banned by the government in Argentina!) . There also many bands or orchestras composing and playing today. Some of them have a modern sound, and some are frankly experimental. A lot of these more modern bands write their music for listening to, not for dancing to. However, if you like the music, you may as well try dancing to it. We do.

When you first start to learn to dance Tango, it is advisable to start with material from the Golden Age, largely because the beat is very strong and steady. As you become more experienced and more confident, you start to get your balance and embrace coming right more naturally, and you start to walk in the distinctive Tango fashion. At that point, you can start to concentrate on improving your musicality and develop your own way of interpreting the music. From then on, you should be able to dance to almost any music.

If you are thinking of getting some Tango music of your own, come along to the club one evening and listen to a few tracks. We have some music fanatics in the club, and someone will be able to advise you on what might be right for you, and where you can get it. Be warned though - many people find it thoroughly addictive, or click the Next Page button to view more on Tango music, with a little history thrown in for good measure.