Carlos Quilici & Martin Tesssa play live for Edinburgh Tango dancers

Schedule

Thu Feb 26 2026 at 07:30 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Greyfriars Charteris Centre | Edinburgh, SC

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Hola lovely tango dancers!
A special treat for a Thursday night. Dancing to Live music!
We have Carlos and Martin playing live their instrumental repertoire that includes the great works of the main composers of the genre as well as some of their own, very danceable, compositions. For more information on the talented duo see the info below
They will perform two sets and in between, our very own DJ Willie Green will play his best tunes to continue the dancing.
You don't want to miss this fabulous night of wonderful music and dancing!
The event will take place in our usual hall of St Ninians at the Charteris Centre
Time: 7.30-10.00pm
Cost: £10 cash paid on the night

We look forward to welcoming you to a great night!
Abrazos
Kim and the TDJ Team

Information about the musicians_
CARLOS QUILICI (bandoneon) and MARTIN TESSA (guitar)
Formed as a duo in 2008, they perform, with great authenticity and pure tango flavour, an instrumental repertoire that includes works by the main composers of the genre as well as their own compositions, offering a danceable selection in their performances at milongas.
Both have studied and refined their craft with renowned masters and have extensive careers in the tango scene of Rosario, where they have become prominent figures.
They have recorded a significant number of albums with various projects and also have toured internationally many times.
In addition to being instrumentalists, they are also distinguished as arrangers, conductors, and teachers.
Occasionally, the duo is joined by prominent singers such as Juan Iriarte and Verónica Marchetti.


Carlos Quilici
In 1995, he created and has since directed “Carlos Quilici y su quintet Los Tauras”. Since 2010, he also leads his own tango orchestra “Orquesta de Carlos Quilici”. He has be part of many ensembles, including: Quinteto Camandulaje, Orquesta de la UNR directed by Domingo Federico, and duos with Daniel Turano, Hernán Lugano, Pablo Covacevich, Javier Fioramonto and Rodolfo “Cholo” Montironi. He also regulary accompanies – and has accompanied – many prominent tango singers. He has recorded six albums with Los Tauras, two with his orchestra, one as a soloist, and has participated in many other recordings. www.youtube.com/user/carquilici

Martín Tessa
He co-directs and performs with Sebastián Jarupkin in the "Orquesta Utópica". In 2005, togheter with Javier Martínez Lo Re, he founded the "Rosario Municipal Tango School Orchestra” and later the "Guitar Ensemble," serving as its director and arranger. Since 2008, he has also been part of "Carlos Quilici y su quinteto Los Tauras," the Joel Tortul quartet, and a duo with him. He has also been a member of, among other groups, La Biaba, Camandulaje, Las cuerdas del mas allá, and a duo with Rodolfo "Cholo" Montironi. He also accompanies tango singers. He has recorded albums with Los Tauras, Orquesta Utópica, Cholo Montironi, La Biaba, and others. www.youtube.com/@martintessa7817
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Where is it happening?

Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 the pleasance,Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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