Joe's Tango podcast

Today we're going to be talking about the Tango for Musicians workshop over at Reed College in Portland, OR. The program is in its 6th year, and to date, it's the biggest one of its kind in North America. At this workshop, tango musicians meet up, they take workshops in composition, arranging, they trade ideas, stories, there are performances of course...and all sorts of other great things. We'll hear from Professor Morgan Luker, who is an ethnomusicologist. The focus of his research is contemporary music in Buenos Aires. Morgan is also the author of the book The Tango Machine. He is part of the faculty of the Tango for Musicians workshop, and he'll have a lot of neat information for us. We'll also hear from Kim Gumbel of Vespertine Works. Kim is an independent operator specializing in artist management, arts administration, and consulting. Since 2007, Kim has been working with artists, helping them come up with strategies on how to organize and execute big events. Info on program: Website: http://www.reed.edu/tango Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/tangoformusiciansatreedcollege Vespertine works: https://www.vespertineworks.com/

Today's guest is a central figure in the New Orleans Tango community. By day, she's a pediatric anesthesiologist at the New Orleans Children's Hospital. And on top of that, she is the organizer of the renowned New Orleans Tango Festival. So how does one go from a tango enthusiast to a full blown festival organizer? We'll find out! Let's meet Lorena Dumas-Guntner... More on the New Orleans Tango Festival here: Website: http://www.nolatangofestival.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/278207076039363/

My guests today are salón and stage tango dancers with over 20 years of experience. Based out of Chile, in 2007 they placed 2nd in the World Argentine Tango Championships, and in 2008 they won 1st place in the TAFISA World Tango Championships in Busan, South Korea. They have traveled all over the world to teach, and it's great to have them on the show today. Let's meet Maximiliano Alvarado and Paloma Berríos... More on Max and Paloma here: Website: https://www.palomaymaximiliano.cl/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paloymaxitango/?ref=bookmarks Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcBrMc45nsT2JVc4wM-0-g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palomaymaximiliano/

My guest today has been dancing since the age of five! She started out studying ballet and classical Spanish dances, and later developed a strong background in contemporary dance and contact improv. She started studying tango back in 1994 with Luis Solanas and Cecilia Troncoso, founders of the renowned escuela de Tango La Viruta. She's worked with a number of influential tango dancers, including Natalia Games, Graciela Gonzalez, Chicho Frumboli, Fabian Salas, and Lucia Mazer...to name just a few. She's part of the generation of dancers that changed the teaching structure of tango, digging deep into studying movement technique and musical expression. She teaches tango at festivals, dance schools, and in communities all around the world, and has also taught at the CITA (Congreso International de Tango Argentino), which, to date, is the largest tango festival in the world. Let's meet Carla Marano... More on Carla here: Her website: http://www.carlamaranotango.com/ On Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/carla.marano1 And here: https://www.facebook.com/marano.carla

Today's guest is a bandoneon player who's been based out of Minneapolis, MN since 1994. He started playing tango music back in 1987, and secretly nurtured this passion for a long time...Then in 2001, he created the quartet Mandragora Tango. Today, he remains active in the music world of tango, and is full of interesting tango facts. Let's meet Bob Barnes... More on Bob here: Website: www.mandragoratango.com

My guest today is a well-known tango instructor, and writer. Although she lives in Argentina, she is quite the traveler, and is currently dancing her way through India. For many hard-core tango fans, she is known as the creator of the renown tango blog: TERPSICHORAL TANGO ADDICT. More on Iona here: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terpsichoral.tangoaddict To get on the mailing list about her book: iona.italia@gmail.com Support her tango writing endeavors on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ionaitalia

My guest today is based out of Asheville, NC. Her tango journey began back in 1997, but she also has an in-depth background in a variety of other dance disciplines. On top of that, she also has a background in gymnastics and theater. As a tango instructor and performer, she holds classes and organizes events in the Asheville area, and regularly travels throughout the southeastern United States to teach at other communities. To continue developing skills in creativity and connection, she makes annual trips to Buenos Aires to study with world renowned teachers. Let's meet Karen Jaffe... More on Karen here: Website: http://tangogypsies.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199852827204269/

My guests today are not only accomplished tango dancers and instructors, but each also possesses a strong musical background. They have traveled extensively, and are very well known in their hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let's meet Koichiro "Chewy" Suzuki and Yulia Zhukoff... More on Chewy & Yulia here: Website: http://www.pghtango.com/ Info on Pittsburgh Tango week: http://www.pghtango.com/tango-festival/

Today's guest started off as a professional composer before discovering tango. He is now a highly accomplished tango musician, composer, and teacher. Although he's originally from Kansas City, MO, he's now based in Berlin, Germany where he's an instructor at Mala Junta Berlin, Tango Tanzen Macht Schön, and Nou Tango Berlin. He has taught and performed internationally, in countries including the US, Argentina, Poland, the Netherlands, Kenya, Russia, and many others. Let's meet dancer/teacher/bandoneon player Korey Ireland... More on Korey here: http://www.communitytangoorchestra.org/ http://www.tangomusicfordancers.com

My guests today are based in Chicago, IL. They are a very popular pair who dedicate their time as both teachers and organizers. They also make regular visits to Buenos Aires, where they've become well-known regulars at the local tango scenes there. And over the course of multiple visits, they've come away with a lot of knowledge about Tango music and history. In 2017 they competed in the USA Argentine Tango Championships, and came away as finalists. Let's meet Lena & Oleg Mashkovich... More and Oleg and Lena here: Website: http://www.tangounaemocion.com Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/LenayOlegTango Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/TangodesignCo/ Los Besos Milonguita Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/361491437231469/

My guest today has been a competitive and social dancer since 1985. She has an extensive background in ballroom and swing, and has well over a decade of competitive experience. After retiring from competition, she opened the Convergence Dance and Body Center in St. Louis, Missouri. And shortly after that, she discovered Argentine Tango. She makes regular trips to Buenos Aires, and has studied with a number of well known tango masters, such Chicho Frumboli, Susanna Miller, Alicia Pons, and many others. In addition to to being a central figure in the St. Louis tango community, she has also taught at Tangofest and Valentango, which are two of the biggest tango festivals in North America. So what does the title of this podcast, "I want to dance with you, NOT your teacher," mean? Listen to find out. Let's meet Roxanne Maier... More on Roxanne here: Website: http://www.convergencedbc.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConvergenceDBC/

My guests today became enamored with tango back in 1997. And since then, they have become some of the most influential and creative tango instructors in the world. They are well known for their highly engaging teaching style, their amazing ability to improvise, and their incredible generosity. Let's meet Homer and Cristina Ladas... More on Homer and Cristina here: Website: http://theorganictangoschool.org/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tangostudent Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Organic-Tango-School-197399703635836/

Today's guest is Max Kepler, who started off as a classically trained dancer at age three! It was only a matter of time before Argentine tango would come into the picture. Max has been a part of several large tango communities on the West Coast, and is currently based in Seattle, WA. Since 2001, Max has been providing a wide variety of classes to students of all ages and levels, and I hope you enjoy our interview. More on Max here: Website: http://www.dancekepler.com Website: http://www.queerseattletango.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/518503851526087/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxkepler/

Today's guest is a tango guitarist and dancer from Argentina. He's got a bit of a technical background, and holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. He helped develop audio technology for big name companies such as Gibson Guitar and Silicon Graphics. As a dancer, he was part of the dancing cast in the 2011 show Tango Fatal, directed by Forever Tango lead dancer Jorge Torres. As a musician, he's known as the co-founder of the internationally renown group, Trio Garufa. More on Guillermo here: Website: tangoguitar.com Website: triogarufa.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrioGarufa/

Today's guest is an author and a speaker - She's also a tango instructor known for her deeply kinesthetic approach to the dance and the exploration of connection. She is also known for devoting time to teaching tango to those with mobility problems. With an extensive background in a variety of subjects, she has also taught language, mathematics, and gymnastics. She's quite the traveler as well - shuttling between Buenos Aires, and her home town of Seattle, Washington. Let's meet Gabriela Condrea... More on Gabriela here: website: http://www.tangoisabouttheconnection.com