[Tango-A] NA-E: Milonga/Concert & Musicality Workshop with OTROS AIRES in Philadelphia

[Meredith Klein]

Hi everyone!

Tango 411 & The Philadelphia Argentine Tango School are delighted to
announce two days of events with Otros Aires, Argentina's premiere
electronic tango band, on July 7 & 8. Mark your calendars (and
purchase your tickets) now. We'll do our best to find housing for
travelers so if you're thinking of coming in town for the events,
please let us know as soon as you can.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8: MILONGA WITH OTROS AIRES LIVE

On Wednesday, July 8, Otros Aires will present "…one of the most
unique and compelling audiovisual live shows in contemporary global
fusion" (according to smallworldmusic.com in Toronto) -- right here in
Philadelphia!

An “archaeological-electronic project,” Otros Aires mines the annals
of tango’s history to create a sound that is 90% tango and 10%
electronic. Blending samples from some of the earliest tangos with
contemporary lyrics and electronic beats, they create a modern day
music that maintains the feeling and spirit of traditional tango.
Visual images form the backdrop of the band’s concerts, creating a
spectacle that is engaging and often humorous.

The event in Philadelphia will be held at the Philadelphia Ethical
Society and will be set up as a milonga, so there will be plenty of
space for dancing. Seating will be available for non-dancing
concert-goers. Discounted parking ($12) is available across the street
from the venue.

Wednesday, July 8
7 pm: Beginner Lesson in Argentine Tango
8:00-11:30 pm: Milonga with Otros Aires LIVE
The band's first set is at 8:30 pm. In between sets, we're fortunate
to have Sridhar Hannenhalli as DJ.

Location: Philadelphia Ethical Society (see map)
1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Concert Entrance (includes lesson): $25 ($15/students)
Concert & Workshop Package: $50 (if paid by 7/1)

TUESDAY, JULY 7: MUSICALITY WORKSHOP WITH OTROS AIRES

Understanding Tango from the Golden Age to Piazzolla: A Workshop with
Otros Aires for Tango Musicians, Dancers and Enthusiasts

During their stay in Philadelphia, Otros Aires will present a rare and
unique 2.5-hour workshop to initiate musicians, dancers and tango
lovers to the intricacies of tango music -- from the "Golden Age" of
tango in the 1940s to the innovative tangos that Astor Piazzolla
composed in the 1960s to 1980s.

Tuesday, July 7:
7 pm: Registration & Warm-up
7:30-10 pm: Workshop
10 pm - midnight: Guided Practica (free with workshop entrance)

Location: Philadelphia Ethical Society (see map)
1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Workshop: $30 ($20 students)
Concert & Workshop Package: $50 (if paid by 7/1)

TICKETS, CONTACTS & MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the events with Otros Aires, as well as to
purchase tickets, please go to http://otrosairesinphiladelphia.com.

For more information about Otros Aires, as well as videos and mp3s,
see http://otrosaires.com.

If you have questions about the events, or would like to help out as a
volunteer, please contact lori at tangohop.com or
meredithklein at gmail.com. You may also call Lori at 610-864-2323.

besos!
Meredith