Tango

Bandoneon Massacre is an Argentine Tango orchestra collective based in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. They regularly perform at tango dances and music events.

Kicking off our week of public events is our showing of "The Hidden Sound of Tango", a 2023 film directed by Yael Szmulewicz. Musician and guitar collector Patricio Crom restores

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An evening of tango music performed by our incredible workshop faculty and additional guest artists.

Now that you're hooked on the music, are you curious about the dance? Try this free, low-commitment, judgement-free intro to tango dance class taught by En-Chi Lin and Maxfield Wollam-Fisher.

Anyone is welcome to perform as well as listen! Led by workshop faculty, musicians will play tango songs by ear or by lead sheet. Workshop and community singers and instrumentalists

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Witness over 35 tango musicians performing repertory coached by some of the world’s most renowned tango musicians. This event features small and large tango ensembles and showcases participants’ work from

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Join us for a lively and family-friendly Tango for All! This interactive event introduces young audiences to the vibrant rhythms and melodies of Argentine tango through fun performances, engaging storytelling, and

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The grand finale event of the 2025 CU Tango Music Workshop and Urbana Tango Week, this tango social dance is open to the public and features DJed music along with

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Bandoneon Massacre is an Argentine Tango orchestra collective based in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. They regularly perform at tango dances and music events.

Jacqueline Ross, soprano; with Debra Sutter, piano; Arielle Weinstein, flute; Tamra Gingold, violin; Rob Sweedler, piano and accordion