The 1926 tango “Tiempos viejos” is a classic song for a few different reasons, whose intertwining tells us some important things about the tango’s backstory…
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Francisco Canaro
Among the waltzes beloved by dancers, “Soñar y nada más” stands at the very top of the list. With its winding melody that seems to delve ever further into a romantic mood, the song adds an enchanting atmosphere to its infectious rhythm.
Unlike most tangos, “Madreselva” brings a woman’s experience into the limelight. Debuted on stage in 1931, it became the title song of the 1938 film Madreselva starring the great Libertad Lamarque, and directed by lyricist Luis Cesár Amadori.