[Tango-L] Bajofondo review

[Joe Grohens]

Shahrukh wrote:

> What puzzles me is that most of the cities in the list above have  
> sizeable Tango populations [ ... ] both in terms of dancers and  
> organizers; however, it seems that from a lack of communication or  
> organization or initiative, there appears to be not a SINGLE Tango  
> organization hosting them, even piggy-backing on one of the pre- 
> arranged concerts?!

The American Tango Institute (Chicago) newsletter just reported the  
following from the April 1 concert in Chicago.
> Bajofondo Concert & Milonga a Smash!
>
> One thousand people were completely energized by Bajofondo and  
> opener Alma de Tango last week at House of Blues! When the group  
> pulled some fans onto the stage, the SRO crowd went wild and rushed  
> the stage! Concert, co-sponsored by American Tango Institute and Old  
> Town School of Folk Music, lived up to all expectations, showcasing  
> the group’s eclectic mix of musical genres. The audience was just as  
> eclectic, but moved as one during the crowd favorite, “Pa Bailar”.  
> After the concert, tangueros stayed until 2:00 am to keep the energy  
> going at the milonga DJ’d by Netza and Somer.
>

http://www.americantangoinstitute.com


-joe