Tango Angeles

What makes Portland tango "weirdly" normal? It is a city where artistic diversity is celebrated, coexistence is the norm and abrazos are given generously.

Ronaldo celebrates National Hug Day (Jan. 21) with Alicia Pons, queen of abrazos and milongueros' milonguera. Terpsichoral Tango Addict, famous tango blogger from Bs As, joins with her ode to Alicia's style.

Directed by Oliver Kolker and Hern?n Findling and starring the Argentinian movie legend H?ctor Alterio, Fermin: Glorias del Tango tells a poignant story of an old man who expresses himself only through tango lyrics. This companion episode will enrich you

A young Juan Carlos Copes asked himself, "If Gene Kelly can do it, why can't we make a musical with tango?" Raised when tango was almost becoming steamrolled under the rock 'n' roll invasion, the question changed tango history. For over six decades, he h

From the early days of his youth, when he improvised a violin with an oil can and a stick, Francisco Canaro was driven by his desire to overcome poverty and become successful. This determinism led to a long and glorious career with a staggering output e

Johana Copes, born to the inimitable living legend Juan Carlos Copes, bares it all about the pleasures and challenges of being the most famous daughter in the tango world. Partnered with the energetic Joaquin Besga, she is well poised to make her mark wh

In the world of fleeting alliances and temporary loyalties, Nelida Rodriguez stands out as a symbol of commitment and dedication. Her 30-year-long partnership with Nelson Avila thrust her onto TV screens and later the world stage through the irreproduci

Monica Paz of MPTango, inspired by childhood memories and an LP of Julio Sosa left in her care by her late father when she was only eight years old, set out to discover the world of tango and milongas her father used to inhabit. Her teaching of codigos,

Celebrated performers and teachers Nito and Elba Garcia show us how to keep the spirit of tango alive in themselves and share the joy with the next generation the world over. Brought together after personal tragedies, they are perfect role models for th