Where did the term Molinete come from?
Some self-appointed tango-experts claim the term “Molinete” was never used in Argentina’s past. Take a look at these two books, from the early 1900’s, that prove them all wrong.
History
Pope declares tango one of the dullest things imaginable?
In November 1913, Pope Pius X declared tango as immoral and off-limits to Catholics. When the ban had little effect, Pope Pius took a different tact; mocking the tango and declaring, “It’s one of the dullest things imaginable.”
Interview with Oscar “Cacho” Dante
Oscar “Cacho” Dante tells the story of how he and Susana Miller began teaching together, and many other tango stories.
Interview with Osvaldo and Coca Cartery
Two part interview with Osvaldo and Coca with many interesting insights into the history of tango and milongas in Argentine Tango.
Interview with Ricardo Héctor Suárez
Fascinating interview with Ricardo Héctor Suárez gives a glimpse into the history of Argentine Tango.
Interview with Nestor La Vitola
Interview with Nestor La Vitola (childhood friend of Pedro “Tete” Rusconi and many other milongueros)