(PRWEB) September 1, 2004
Misperceptions of Tango being simply an erotic dance have overshadowed Tango lyric tradition in the United States. Tango songs, as a poetic genre, are a specific expression of Latin American Melodrama. In contrast to other Latin American musical genres-for example Salsa or Bolero- Tango is a sad, nostalgic, and pessimistic music. In “El Tango de Maria” Maria Cangiano has created a new type of Tango show, a journey through the history, the themes and characters of Tango songs since the turn of the XIX century until today. She performs traditional and unusual Tango repertoire, guiding the public through the history of this musical genre with anecdotes and historical information. The depth and power of Maria Cangiano’s woeful, soulful voice brings the nostalgic nature of the music to life. The public is invited to dance around the tables. The Nuyorican Poets Cafe offers a perfect atmosphere for this show, because of its ressemblance to Argentine old cafes and bars, where tango was performed in its origins.
Initially trained as an opera singer, Maria Cangiano, a dramatic mezzo-soprano, has perfomed in several New York Operatic venues, such as Regina Opera Theater, Dicapo Opera Theater and the well-known Amato Opera. Around two years ago, she created El Cuarteto de Maria, Tango Quartet, with David Hodges, bandoneon, Emilio Teubal, piano and Sergio Reyes, violin. El Cuarteto has been performing in several New York venues, bringing the Tango song repertoire to a wide diversed social and ethnical audience. El Cuarteto is a multinational Tango Quartet with its own original Tango arrangements, rooted in Tango, Classical and Jazz traditions.
Bandoneonist David Hodges (USA) has studied with Héctor del Curto and Tito Castro. Before relocating to New York, he created and performed with several tango ensembles in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest. He performs with numerous groups in New York, including Los Chantas Tango trio, Los Changos Septet, and Héctor del Curto’s Eternal Tango Orchestra.
Pianist Emilio Teubal (Argentina) studied music at the National conservatory of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and at the City Collegue of New York. During the last five years he has been living in New York city where he has developed an intense career both as a jazz and tango pianist working with groups, such as Los Chantas Tango trio and his own Jazz Qintet. He has also collaborated with artists like Bob Mover, John Benitez, Eric Harper, and Tango masters Tito Castro and Pancho Navarro among many others.
Violinist Sergio R. Reyes (Guatemala). He has studied violin and composition at the Manhattan School of Music and at the Brooklyn College Conservatory of Music. Currently he works as a performer and music consultant for Horizon Concerts, a non-profit foundation which sponsors free classical music concerts for hospitals, homeless shelters and schools in the metropolitan area. He has shared the stage with world famous mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and renowned bandoneonists Hector del Curto and Tito Castro.
Coming up shows are at 8pm on September 19, October 17, November 21 and December 19, at Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 East 3rd street (between
B-C Avenues). Tickets are $ 15 at door and $ 10 in advance (contact matahari0@yahoo.com for reservations). Dancers are particularly welcome.
For further details check
http:// http://www.nuyorican.org
http://www.nytangomusic.com
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"El Tango de Maria" (Maria"s Tango), every month at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe.The Argentine singer, Maria Cangiano, and her Tango Quartet (David Hodges, bandoneon, Emilio Teubal, piano, and Sergio Reyes, violin) perform their monthly tango show at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe. The coming up shows are at 8pm on September 19, October 17, November 21 and December 19 at Nuyorican Poets Cafe, East 3rd street, between B-C avenues.
