Tango dancers aren't the only ones who stay out until the wee hours of the morning in Buenos Aires. Tangueros who are amateur singers and poets go to the penas de tango to sing their hearts out and to recite their poems.
La Casa del Tango has been holding these pen~as de tango for twenty years at the foundation's home on Guardia Vieja 4049 in the barrio of Almagro. The foundation has Anibal Arias as president, Carlos Garcia as musical director, and Nelida Rouchetto as secretary, the energetic lady who keeps things going. Wednesday was her 70th birthday when hundreds of friends attended to celebrate with her, paying tribute to her tireless work for the past 38 years on behalf of the foundation. The singing lasted until 3am. La Casa del Tango has received generous contributions from tangueros in Japan, making renovation of the building possible. The grand piano which graces the stage was donated by Japanese tangueros. Friday, August 12, a tango orchestra from Japan will be performing on stage in the auditorium. The sound system was stolen recently, and the Japanese musicians are bringing them a new one. The Saturday, August 20 program will be dedicated to the work of Catulo Ovidio Gonzalez Castillo, who wrote the lyrics to many tangos, i.e., Tinta roja, Para que te quiero tanto, and Caseron de tejas. Amateur singers and poets will gather to present his work accompanied by pianist Mario Marmo. La Casa del Tango is a place for those who love tango. Penas de tango are organized every Wednesday and Saturdays at 9:00pm. La Casa del Tango Guardia Vieja 4049 (between Medrano and Acuna de Figueroa) Entrada: 5 pesos Info: 4863-0463 [email protected]
