Tango Number 9âs second album Radio Valencia is a tribute to the story of tango. A delicate selection of tango dance tunes, from the well loved classics to the unknown gems of the extensive world of tango.

19 MP3 Songs
WORLD: World Traditions, LATIN: Tango

Show all album songs: Radio Valencia Songs


Details:
It was in the little San Francisco restaurant, Radio Valencia, that Tango Number 9 first began performing. Violinist Catherine Clune formed the ensemble to explore the repertoire of Astor Piazzolla, the father of modern Argentine tango. Taking Piazzollaâs driving, complex compositions, Tango Number 9 created their own sound by arranging and adding improvisation. After making their first CD, All Them Cats in Recoleta and continuing to give their much loved performances in concert halls and festivals, the group decided it was time to dig even deeper into the history of tango.

Tango Number 9 took on traditional Argentine tango with a fury and so very quickly they were playing for milongas (tango dance parties). The songs are steeped in tradition and yet speak of the timeless emotions of passion, nostalgia, and struggle. In addition to falling in love with this repertoire, they found that accompanying dancers is another source of inspiration for improvisation. Collaborating with the Bay Areaâs best tango dancers, the band learned to play off of the intricate improvised footwork and saw the dance partners moved by the emotions of the music.