Most excellent traditional tango
583193
I really love this album.  It is very acoustic and has a lot of heart.  I am not an authority, but I believe that it is of a traditional, folkloric Argentine tango variety.  Classical style guitar is here, similar to flamenco but not quite so...big.  The inclusion of a bit of percussion and some guitarron makes it feel like a family affair.  I couldn't recommend a CD more highly than this one, it makes me feel good every time I hear it.
1502573
I really like live bachata, I feel that it has more feeling, to dance and listen of course, it a very nice DVD of Yoskar Sarante and Joe Veras back in the early 2000s. Im very happy with my product!
4470078
This is a lovely Italian mazurka that was played by our family musicians at all occasions. I remember watching the little old ladies waltzing with spirit with each other. Sometimes the men would join in. When done with a real Sicilian flare, it looks wonderful. This version lacks the soul of our family's performance but it's a wonderful song nevertheless. At weddings, christenings, parties -- dance the mazurka all night!
2983109
I have this and the Ballanchine version. The latter is pretty but the dancing not memorable. This one is a joy and wonder to watch. Not only is Baryshnikov superb, several other dancers are almost as good. To watch the Nutcracker (Baryshnikov) battle the mice is thrilling, awesome, and has to be seen to be fully appreciated.
Even my 3 year old granddaughter prefers this one to the more child oriented Ballanchine version.
150855
One of the best combinations of Salsa DANCE music I have come across.
3061221
My mother was a big fan of koto and these compositions are lovely interpretations. Peaceful and artful.
The best compilation of traditional and modern.
3446575
This is, by far, the best Buenos Aires Tango guide!  If you are new to the world of tango in Buenos Aires this is a "must read".  Ms. Romero provides wonderfully useful insight from the world of the local "milongueros": how to prepare for your trip to BA, what to expect from the local tango scene, what to do and--more importantly--what not to do!
3860180
Using the classic and iconic Brazilian songs of Ary Barroso, the immensely talented Gal Costa brings modern interpretations to the music with the quality of modern recording of the music.  It is one of the best and most listenable collections of Brazilian popular music, regardless of whether the listener is fluent in Brazilian Portuguese or not.  It's a wonderful collection and one of Gal Costa's best recordings.  Bravo!!
3782379
OTROS AIRES IS PERHAPS THE MOST INNOVATIVE BAND OF THIS GENRE. WITH OTROS AIRES THE ELECTRONIC TANGO IS HERE TO STAY!
4817617
my wife and I love gotan project. we met at tango class and so love tango music and gotan is both interesting and easy to tango to. thrilled to see they are still making new cds.
3817012
Who knows whether or not Santa Milonga is an original album or just a compilation? Notations on the CD casing say that this was recorded between 1998 and 2003. That, and the fact that five cuts appear also on Melingo's 1998 album Tangos Bajos has me inclined to believe the latter.
If you are familiar at all with the music of Melingo, you know his approach to the tango is raw and earthy. That doesn't change here. If anything, its a continuation of the sound he pioneered on Tangos Bajos. When listening, you imagine yourself enjoying the music in the callejones of the arrabales of Buenos Aires far from the concert halls and tourist traps where more traditional tango fare is de rigueur.
My favorites are many. I like Narigon, Leonel El Feo, Angurrienta, De Todo Y Para Dos, the humorous Agarrese Don Enrique, Muleta de Borracho, Noche Transfigurada, the musically more traditional-sounding El Extrano Caso, El Garron, and Ayer.
My only real complaint is that with just over a half-hour's worth of music, the listener is paying a steep price. Even though there are 14 songs, only two exceed three minutes in length and four of them are under two minutes. Santa Milonga comes presented in a quirky, oversized multi-dimensional digipak that seems to be the packaging style of Melingo's current record company. If you are a fan of Tango Nuevo, jump on this while you can.
4736425
One of the two best vocal rendition on Sabor Ami. The audio was clear, and the tempo is terrific for dancing the Bolero. I would recommend it for serious dancers of the slow Rumba/Bolero.
4936854
Yo-Yo Ma leads an all-star cast in his "Sould of the Tango" project. He offers fresh new arrangements of Piazzolla's masterpieces including "Libertango," "Tango Suite," "Fugatta," and more. The arrangements are expertly performed and the playing is exciting and energetic. There is a lush palatte of sound colors coming from guitars, cellos, pianos and the bandoneon. The music is beautiful and flashy. Pieces are reorchestrated such as the "Tango Suite" pieces which are originally guitar duos now with a cello in the mix and the last track on the album, "Cafe 1930" was originally flute and guitar but Ma performs it on cello and bandoneon. The result is freshly interpreted Piazzolla masterpieces that feature new sound color and new perspective. The music is really quite enchanting.

The only problem with this particular recording is that I think Piazzolla is better heard in moderation. Piazzolla wrote in such a constrianed genre, (classical tango), and thus a whole hour of Piazzolla is a little much to take. This great album doesn't make for much of a great straight through listen, but is much better as a plesant surprise when the computer library or iPod is on shuffle.
3383391
A great wedding song for the traditional bride and father dance
3119607
if you are fan of late great carlos gavito, as I am. then you will find this disc worthwhile.  it is more of a tango star telling his story and style of tango than an educational disc.  if you are advanced and want to see what a star can do in his own great style than this disc is for you.  I bought and wasn't disappointed.  long beach ca.
356847
this is a wonderful nostalgic album with tango style and retro goodness. I purchased this after hearing "Mavi Kelebek" because his voice sounded like my grandfather's.
4667387
I first saw Brad in British Columbia this past Sept at the Seahorse Cafe in Brentwood Bay, and just loved the music.  Fire Dance is all original music with a nice latin flare. Upbeat and fun. I listen to it at least once a week.  If you like classical guitar with those aspects, you will LOVE this CD.