Live Tango Orchestras
Watching, listening, and especially dancing to live Tango music can be a very special and unique experience, especially when the musicians interact with each other. The energy is contagious, making Tango dancers feel more vibrant.
Where to see live orchestras
Live orchestras perform almost daily at different Milongas. See the Hoy Milonga website then search for the following:
- Events with star icon or “Hay un evento especial” – this means that the event has something special – usually exhibition performances and sometimes a live band
- “Música en vivo” (live music)
- Click on the Facebook or Instagram link to see the flyer for the event’s details
Each orchestra will also list the dates and locations of their upcoming performances on their Facebook pages.
These milongas usually have a live orchestra:
- Parakultural on Tuesdays
- La Viruta on Fridays
- Bilongon on Fridays
- Cañon on Fridays
More popular orchestras of 2024
These top orchestras are based on recommendations from members of The TangoVida Lounge. Make sure to see them live – at least the top four!
- Cuarteto Extraordinario: Four of the best Tango musicians formed this new orchestra to bring modern versions of Tango classics.
- La Juan D’Arienzo: Features four bandoneons playing together. Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music
- Romántica Milonguera: Spotify, Youtube, Bandcamp
- Los Reyes del Tango
- La Santa Calavera: With two phenomenal bandoneonistas, impeccable string players (violin/viola, double bass and cello), an incredible pianist, their camaraderie among the players is something to look forward to on the stage. Spotify, YouTube
- San Osvaldo Orquesta: Specializing in Osvaldo Pugliese music and his musical style: Music full of rhythm, energy, dramatic colors and sweet moments. Full size orquesta típica with 4 bandoneons, 4 violins/violas, 1 cello, 1 double bass, 1 piano and a singer. The orquesta wears Pugliese image on its chest with pride and passion. Listen to their La Yumba, Recuerdo, Desde el Alma, El Abrojito, Remembranza and Farol among many others, and you will be able to witness its admirable team dynamics, especially among the four bandoneonistas, which keeps the audience absolutely mesmerized throughout the performance. Spotify, YouTube
- Tango Bardo: Spotify, Youtube, Bandcamp
- Sans Souci
- Siempre Tango
- Cachivache
- Sexteto Milonguero
- La Auténtica Milonguera: Spotify
- Las del Abasto: an all women orchestra
- Sexteto Cristal: a contemporary orchestra
You can find a longer list of orchestras on the Hoy Milonga website.
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