Tango News 21 September
Hola Tango Lovers!
- Monday:
Beginners Course at Katz's
- Tuesday:
Lessons and Milonga at the Dance Junxion ,Lessons at the Argentinean
Association .
- Wednesday:
Lessons at La Casa del Tango.
- Thursday:
Lessons at Dance Café. Lessons in Pretoria
- Friday:
- Saturday:
- Sunday: Milonga
Hosted by Bert and Lerato at 19 Westbrooke Drive
Here's to seeing
everyone on the dance floor!
PRESS
RELEASE SULTRY SOUNDS OF ARGENTINIAN TANGO JAZZ
QUARTET RETURN TO SOUTH AFRICA The beautiful sounds of the Tango
Jazz Quartet will once again be shared with South African music fans as the
Argentinian band returns to our shores for a second time in late September to
early October.
Flying straight in from a multi-country tour of Europe,
their fourth in as many years, Tango Jazz Quartet will perform in Pretoria,
Johannesburg, Maputo and end off in Cape Town, and music lovers and tango
dancers alike are in for a treat. “We’re really excited to return to South
Africa, and to play in Mozambique for the first time. We play all over the
world but with the African roots of our music, playing in Africa is very
special”, says band leader, Gustavo Firmenich.
Tango Jazz Quartet’s
first visit to South Africa was in 2013, where they played to rapt audiences at
the Joy of Jazz festival. Their blend of the melodies and rhythms of tango with
the harmonies and improvisation of jazz, and their creative approach to this
musical fusion, has received an enthusiastic and appreciative response from
audiences in Argentina as well as internationally.
The music comes from
Buenos Aires where, in the 1930s, 40s and 50s, the stages at dance halls used to
be shared by tango orchestras and jazz bands, with both music genres including
an important aspect of improvisation. A cross-pollination between the two
styles started to occur and Tango Jazz Quartet has focused on exploring this,
playing with various ensembles over the years, and with older tango musicians
who played in this “Golden Age” of tango.
Over the last few years, the
band has established itself on the international music scene and tours regularly
to some of the most recognised and respected jazz clubs and festivals in the
world. Some highlights from recent years include the Hong Kong Jazz Festival,
the Sunset – Sunside Jazz Club in Paris and the San Jose Summer Jazz Festival in
California.
The band plays constantly in Buenos Aires and around Argentina,
both at music festivals and concerts, as well as at
milongas,
where
tangueros gather to dance until the small hours of the
morning. They even host their own
milonga weekly in San Telmo, an
older and traditional tango neighbourhood in Buenos Aires.
Tango Jazz
Quartet is made up of Alejandro Beelmann on drums, Federico Hilal on bass,
Horacio Acosta on piano, and Gustavo Firmenich on tenor saxophone and
clarinet. They have released four CDs, with the latest entitled “On Tour
2015”.
Their nine gig tour is supported by the Embassy of Argentina and
produced by Nikki Froneman and Proyecto 34°S, continuing with the arts exchange
programme that has seen such events as the Argentinian Cultural Week present the
cream of this South American country’s arts and culture to the South African
public.
Their South African
Tour kicks off in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 23 September at top jazz club The
Orbit in Braamfontein, followed by a gig on Heritage Day, Thursday 24 September
at Winnie’s Soul & Jazz Restaurant in Wendywood. They then move up to
Maputo for the Mozambican leg and play at the popular Gil Vicente Café-Bar on
Friday, 25 September. They play a milonga on Saturday, 26 September at
Central Restaurante, open to all tango dancers. They head back to South Africa
and down to Cape Town, and on Thursday 1 October, play at a special Argentinian
evening, presented by Nativo Wines and complete with bespoke menu, at Savoy
Cabbage restaurant. Friday 2 October sees TJQ playing in the southern peninsula
at the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg, with special guest Stanislav Angelov (from
the Cape Town Tango Ensemble). On Saturday 3 October, they play
another milonga, this time for Cape Town tango dancers, at 6 Spin
Street Restaurant, again with a special menu. They finish off with an afternoon
concert at the relaxed Jazz in the Native Yards in Gugulethu on Sunday, 4
October. Bookings can be made through the venues or contact
info@proyecto34s.com /+27 84 2266 556. Up to date info can be
obtained on Facebook: Tango Jazz Quartet (Argentina) SA & Mozambican Tour
2015.
FULL TOUR
SCHEDULE Johannesburg23
Sept – The Orbit, Braamfontein. Bookings : 011-339-6645 /
info@theorbit.co.za 24 Sept – Winnie’s Soul &
Jazz Restaurant, Wendywood. Bookings : 011-656-3059 /
events@winnies.co.za Maputo25
Sept – Gil Vicente Café-Bar. Bookings :
gilvicente.cafebar@gmail.com26 Sept – Central
Restaurante (*Milonga). Bookings :
fcsamo@gmail.com Cape
Town1 Oct – Savoy Cabbage Restaurant (presented by
Nativo Wines). Ticket package includes 5 course meal, wine,
music. Bookings essential : 021-424-2626 or
info@savoycabbage.co.za2 Oct – Masque Theatre,
Muizenberg.Bookings : 021-788-1898 /
bookings@masquetheatre.co.za3 Oct – 6 Spin Street
Restaurant (*Milonga).Bookings for dinner : 021-4610666
/
reservations@6spinstreet.co.za4 Oct – Jazz in the
Native Yards, Kwa Sec, Gugulethu. Bookings : 082 093
5369
PHOTOS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. FOR
ALL PRESS OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT :NIKKI
FRONEMANTour Producer
nikki.froneman@gmail.com+27 84 2266
556
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***Nikki
FronemanPR Manager - Cape Town Fringe Festival 2015 : Rabbit in
a Hat Communications
Producer, Manager & Director: Performing Arts, Music
& Live Events
Director: Proyecto 34∘S Artistic Exchange | Africa-Latin
America
Production & Cast Coordinator: Film & Television
Cape
Town, South Africa
C: +27 84 226 6556
S: nikki_18480
E:
nikki.froneman@gmail.com UPCOMING:22
September - 4 October: TANGO JAZZ QUARTET (Argentina)
- SOUTH AFRICA &
MOZAMBIQUE TOUR
Info:
www.facebook.com/TangoJazzQuartet 24 September - 4
October: CAPE TOWN FRINGE FESTIVAL
Info:
www.capetownfringe.co.za/
Beginners
Course at Katz's.
At
the Dance Junxion .
6 Week Beginners Course
Its
that time again The Dance JunXion! Our exciting new Beginner courses are
starting the week of the 29th September! No partner necessary for our fantastic
classes - for enquiries please email info@dancejunxion.co.za
If you have any
friends who want to learn the tango for the first time. Bring them along for
this great introduction to Argentine Tango. We all have to start somewhere… why
not at The DanceJunxion?
Intermediate Course
Our intermediate
Group class continues but on a new time at 19:00 till 20:00 pm. Ralph and Bert
& Lerato are working together to make, break and remake tango figures
that include Barridas, Sacadas and Boleos. We are now experimenting with Wraps
and Ganchos - finding places to fit them into our existing figures; and
understanding and working with the Technique of Lead and Follow with regard to
all these.
Weekly Milonga
The Milonga is
weekly on a Tuesday evening, the new time is 20:00 till 23:00. Bert will be
playing the music. A Collection of our favourite classic Tangos, Valsicitos and
Milongas; along with some Electro Milonga and Tango, by Otros Aires, Gotan
Project and more - to mix things up a bit. Music will be played in Tandas. It’s
Spring… so dust off the Tango shoes and join us at the DanceJunxion for Tuesday
night Tango.
Coachmans
Crossing Shopping Centre.
Shop 5 & 5A (above Mugg & Bean)
Corner
Peter Place & Karen Avenue, Bryanston.
(Turn out of William Nicol into
Peter Place)
Contact Marda 0836275142
Lucinda
0718799769
Email:
info@dancejunxion.co.zaPhone: 086 12 DANCE (32623) / 011
442 6462
Emilianos
Tuesday Beginners Course 7:00 to 8:00 Pm
Weekly Tango Lessons and Workshops at
La Casa Del Tango in Norwood with Emiliano every Wednesday.
Intermediate Course
7:00 to 8:00 Pm
Advanced Course
8:00 to 9:00 Pm
Emiliano FernandezProfessional Argentine
Tango Teacher
emiliano.tango@yahoo.comFacebook: Emiliano
Fernandez
072 980 5747
Contact Emiliano at emiliano.tango@yahoo.com or 072 980 5747 for more
information.
Tango
Classes at the Dance Cafe
ery
soon!
Tango classes are held from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the
Dance Cafe. Experience the thrill of dancing Argentine Tango and improve your
dancing skills, Learn to dance Argentine Tango in a delightful social and
friendly environment. Our Instructors are professional and qualified to teach
you the social basics all the way to competitive steps
Price R750.00 for the
course . For more information call
Terri
Taylor
Manager
www.dancecafe.co.za
011-234-0056
Tango
Beginners Course in Pretoria.
Milonga hosted by Bert
and Lerato
Sunday 27th of September join
us at
Forest Sandown: 19 Westbrooke Drive
(From the M1;
Take Grayston heading west – toward Rivonia.
Turn north into Linden Road.
Turn right into Gayre street.
Drive through the Security Check point to
Westebrooke)
Milonga will start at 7pm
To eat – our Oriental Kitchen will
serve
Chow Mein and drinks:
Wine, Coffee, Tea and Beer
Please support
our Kitchen.
Music by Tango-Tensity (bert)
Usual Entry of
R50
(Bert and Lerato will be giving a beginners class from 6 – 7 pm :
if
you have friends who would like to join us
but have never dance the Tango
before…
this will be a fun introduction – no charge for this class)
Visit Sunday Milonga Latest update p=222 for the latest update and
late changes to the evenings schedule.
Photos
from previous weeks milongas.
Photos from previous Milongas may be viewed on
the Tangojoburg Website Photo Gallery
Articles on Tango Joburg Website and Internet Back to : This Week
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Other Articles
Is Tango Better Than Sex?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sasha-cagen/tangasm-vs-orgasm-or-is-t_b_6413098.html Cabeceo
: A Users Guide
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Cabeceo A users Guide p=295
Please see
Tango Teachers page_id=30 for a list of teachers in
the Johannesburg area .
Details
are published in the Tangojoburg website. http://www.tangojoburg.com/?p=503
Details are published in the Tangojoburg
website.http://www.tangojoburg.com/?p=501
At this stage there
are 3 Ladies looking for Tango partners and 1 Man.
If you are looking for a
Tango Partner to take lessons with, click on the link below and provide your
name, e-mail address and gender which will be forwarded to the administrator of
the Tangojoburg Website for inclusion for as long as you wish. To have your
name removed click on the remove link .
How does it work : If you wish to
connect with some-one on the list , click on this link to the Tangojoburg
Website to view the list and request contact information. Note Your Contact
information will not be made available or made public. The administrator will
contact the relevant people for permission to initiate
communication.
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Argentine tango is danced in other cities
throughout South Africa.
Details are published in the Tangojoburg
website.
Please see
In the Country page_id=32 for regular scheduled
milongas and tango opportunities throughout South Africa.
This website offers information about Argentine tango
events in the greater Johannesburg area.
The site includes information about
teachers, milongas and practicas. It also offers general information about tango
in other parts of South Africa and a gives a hint of some of the other dance
opportunities in the greater Gauteng area.
It is administered by tango lovers
in the area.
http://tangojhb.co.za/
This link takes you to a site where you can see numerous
videos on Tango Festivals, Shows, Performances , and Lessons
https://www.youtube.com/user/prischepov1979/videos
Information about Argentine tango including
terminology, guides to tango music, articles about learning and dancing tango,
reviews of instructional videos, and linkshttp://www.tejastango.com
Newsletter Contributions, Articles and
Editorial
If you have any Tango related stuff to sell or any Tango
related stuff to tell, contact the editor Mervyn Handel on
tangojoburg@gmail.com
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