LibroTango and More…

Jake Spatz is the author of the Librotango book series
translating Golden Age lyrics. The translations are made for singing,
and many of his versions follow the original sheet music note for note.
Each volume also includes an informative thematic introduction,
casting a new light on the tango as a genre, plus extensive notes
on the origins and details of each song. The Lyrics pages archive
many early versions prepared for broadcast on the weekly program
“Bienvenidos al tango” on WOWD-LP Takoma Radio.

In April 2023, Jake and Dasha moved from DC
to the vibrant tango scene in Philadelphia,
where they are now making their new home.
Their upcoming tango events are listed below.

Past events (now closed) are listed here too,
to commemorate their successful runs.

Current EventS

(Since 2023, Philadelphia)

Fairmount Tango Club
2nd Saturdays, Ukrainian League of Philadelphia
—8pm class ($15) | 9-12 milonga ($20; $30 for both)
Electronic payments only please (buy advance tickets)

UPenn Tango Club
Mondays in Fall/Spring semesters, UPenn Campus
—7pm Beg. | 8pm Int. + practice
(Currently limited to Penn students and faculty)

Past EventS

(2004-2020, Washington, DC)

Eastern Market Tango Club (2004-2020)
Thursdays & 1st Saturdays

Terrapin Tango Club (2010-2020)
Student group at the University of Maryland

Sundays at the Gym (2012-2020)
Weekly tango workshops