Francisco Canaro musicals
Francisco Canaro promoted himself and his music in many ways. One way was by producing musicals which featured his orchestra and his music.
Costume dance at Teatro Politeama Argentino, 1938.
Teatro Politeama Argentino opened its doors in Buenos Aires on July 16, 1879. In the photo below we can see a costume dance at The Argentine Politeama Theater in 1938. […]
Juancito Díaz plays “El Monito”
Juancito Díaz, was the cousin of pianist Fulvio Salamanca, who played piano for Juan D’Arienzo. The video clip below shows Díaz playing piano on a TV show in 1950. He […]
Nat King Cole meeting Aníbal Troilo in Buenos Aires. 1959.
The photo below shows Nat King Cole meeting Aníbal “Pichuco” Troilo in Buenos Aires on a spring night in 1959. Standing between them is TV announcer and actor, Guillermo Alberto […]
Free (and legal) Argentine Tango Music Downloads
Unlock the world of free Argentine Tango music downloads, legally and free of charge, and how to legally play tango music in public.
Tango street performers, Buenos Aires c. 1960.
A photo of tango street performers, taken some time in the 1960’s. Note the fantasy costumes, and the uneven tiles and grass they have for a dance floor.