Prepare to be amazed!
We are thrilled to announce that one of the greatest tango bands of recent times, Tango Bardo from Argentina, will feature at the Oceania Tango Congress & Championship 2024.
Tango Bardo’s performances promise to be among the highlights of the festival with their energetic, rhythmical, and powerful sounds leaving the audience an awe.
Their performances around the world, and most recently at Australia’s Moonlight Winter Tango Festival event, have been amazing and received high praises from the crowds.
Don’t miss your chance to experience this dynamic tango band in action.
Get ready to be swept away by the magic of Tango Bardo!
Tango Bardo is a "Cuarteto Tipico Tanguero" comprising bandoneon, piano, bass and violin.
Formed in 2013, in the style of Juan D’Arienzo's orchestras, they made their debut at La Viruta in Buenos Aires, then rapidly became a sensation around the world with shows in the USA, Europe, Latin America, Asia and most recently Australia. Now they come to New Zealand, completing a tour of the Pacific countries.
The Band members and vocalist are:
• Violin – Lucas Furno
• Bandoneon – Santiago Polimeni
• Double Bass – Juan Miguens
• Piano – Lorena Donvito
• Singer – Roberto Minondi
Tango Bardo busca un sonido crudo, potente y real
(Tango Bardo seeks a raw, powerful and real sound)
They would say they play more connected with the roots of tango, far from the academic vision of music.
For these musicians it is paramount to create connection with the dancers
Dancers can experience the “mugre” (‘dirt’; earthiness; raw grit) and “yeites” (‘licks’ - musical moves used when playing tango music to provide percussive effects) of each instrument and the connection between them. Their repertoire varies from tangos typical of the 1920s to tango nuevos, and spans composers like Pugliese, Piazzolla, Troilo, Di Sarli and Tanturi.
The most important aim is the "sonoridad fresca" (fresh sound) and the development of "un sonido personal" (personal/unique sound).
