Lectures

Specialised journalists offer a historical perspective on two fertile universes associated with tango: those of the cabaret and boxing. There will be plenty of anecdotes, enlightenment and sensitive analysis.

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to top 16 de agosto

17:00 h

Tango y Cabaret - Casak - Del Mazo

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A good deal of the heyday of the typical orchestras in the 1940s and 1950s went by in the semidarkness of cabarets, heering up those nights of tango and dance. From Chantecler to Tibidabo, a whole mythology was born, which later extended to the lyrics, the cinema, the low life of “Milonguita” and the memories of those who witnessed the activity of the two nightclubs. However, his legend still mystifies us. How was the everyday life of the tango musicians in the cabaret? Were families allowed? Which were the emblematic orchestras in each venue? Was the admission unaffordable? Focusing on the indissoluble relationship between tango and cabaret in the forties and fifties, this lecture coordinated by journalists Mariano del Mazo and Andrés Casak gathered the musicians and researchers who can shed light on a topic that is as fascinating as it is hazy. Juan Carlos Godoy will be livening up the occasion with his songs.

By Mariano del Mazo and Andrés Casak.

to top 17 de agosto

15:00 h

Tango y Box - Osvaldo Príncipi

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Boxing is the sport that has been most related to tango throughout the history of the city of Buenos Aires. It is nearly a century-long relationship that has placed the stars of the ring in the annals of tango history. Moreover, many tango aces hit the ring: among them are Celedonio Flores and Cátulo Castillo, whose skills were registered in many a chronicle. These tangos, made into “video clips,” will be watched and discussed in the 90-minute lecture given by specialised journalist Osvaldo Príncipi. The lecture will provide the opportunity to recall –with official bibliography–
different anecdotes of outstanding tango figures and to evoke, by means of archive material, the close bond between tango and boxing. How did boxing found a place in tango lyrics? Are people aware of the fact that the two disciplines have a shared vocabulary? What is the ranking of favourite tangos with boxingrelated lyrics and how where their authors’ inspired to write them? These are some of the topics to be discussed.

By Osvaldo Príncipi

to top 21 de agosto

11:00 h

El tango brasileño, por Humberto Aruajo

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However surprising, Brazilian tango exists and its charming history is closely related to the presence of African descendants in that country.
Humberto Araujo, a renowned saxophonist, arranger, researcher and, since a couple of months ago, Under-Secretary of Culture of Rio de Janeiro, will give a lecture on this fascinating subgenre, aided with music pieces.

By Humberto Araujo.
Moderator: Camila do Valle.

to top 26 de agosto

18:00 h

Charla Juan Carlos Copes

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