Moreau's Trials', masterminded by Victor Kesselman, and Los Twist, a fun band with echoes of The B-52's. When the restrictions on cultural activities eased after the Falklands war, Melingo became a notable participant in projects such as a rock opera version of 'Dr. After playing for some time with Brazilian singer Milton Nascimento, Melingo was active in the Buenos Aires independent theater scene in the early 1980s, under the military dictatorship. I accidentally found the clip on youtube and I was like hey! I know those guys.Melingo was exposed to music since his childhood days, as his stepfather was Edmundo Rivero's manager. But I took only one class (about 5 sessions, now you know how good I am at Tango) due to my busy work schedule so I have to quit. The woman was my instructor a while back, she was really good. **Anyway, I just want to show you guys this clip because they are the local Tango crowd in Seattle. Her right hand was held low on his left hip, close to his pocket, looking for a payment for dancing with him. Since the gaucho hadn't showered, the lady would dance in the crook of the man's right arm, holding her head back. They would go to the crowded night clubs and ask the local girls to dance. Hence to gauchos walked with knees flexed. They wore chaps that had hardened from the foam and sweat of the horses body. The story of Tango as told is that it started with the gauchos of Argentina. Clothing was dictated by full skirts for the woman and gauchos with high boots and spurs for the man. The dance was soon considered immoral with its flirting music!īallroom Tango originated in the lower class of Buenos Aires, especially in the 'Bario de las Ranas'. The Andalusian Tango was later done by one or two couples walking together using castanets. In the early 19th Century, the Tango was a solo dance performed by the woman. Originating in Spain or Morocco, the Tango was introduced to the New World by the Spanish settlers, eventually coming back to Spain with Black and Creole influences. Tango (the dance with the stop 'Baille Con Carte') is one of the most fascinating of all dances. Here is a video from Gotan Project - Santa Maria (Del Buen Ayre) But they took Tango to another dimension, and its very very edgy. I would consider them Tango though not in the traditional sense. 'Gotan Project' is one of my most favorite band.

It has a cold air mysterious, primal yet sophisticate, and very very sensual all in one. Not only I am fascinating with Tango Music, but also with its sassy dancing style and sub culture. Tango Dance Video with Gotan Project, they are the new Tango with edgy beats, cunning arrangement and style!

Youtube gotan project tango