LA: Tango Bardo Musicality Workshop: Layers, Rhythms, and Styles

Dive deep into the rich complexity of Argentine tango music with the members of Tango Bardo. This 75-minute workshop offers dancers and aficionados an essential framework for understanding and interpreting the genre. The session begins with historical context and an analysis of the functions of typical tango instruments, tracing the music's evolution through time. Participants will learn to recognize the signature styles of famous orchestras and differentiate between tango, milonga, and vals. The core of the workshop focuses on practical musical elements, breaking down concepts like different types of marcatto and phrasing, understanding how to approach singing a tango solo, and identifying the multiple layers of tango music. The session culminates in a guided exercise where participants dance together to famous tangos, applying their newfound knowledge to interpret the music's intricate layers in real time.
Venue: Motivo LA.
Price $40 or $30 If buying the Milonga with Tango Bardo Live.
Schedule: Sunday 7th of June 4pm to 5:15pm
Online tickets opening soon.