21.07.2009: Tango festival Hamburg, Arabtango, Latin News

1. INTERNATIONAL TANGO FESTIVAL - HAMBURG
2. Arabic Tango with Soumaya Baalbaki
3. Latin CD-News

1. INTERNATIONAL TANGO FESTIVAL - HAMBURG

From August 28th - August 30th 2009, the International Tango festival Hamburg will take place for the 12th time already. The three days are packed with workshops, classy milongas, the big tango ball in the Mozartsälen and shows with the following dance couples:

- Diego Pájaro Riemer & Belén Giachello
- Santiago & Erna Giachello
- Marco Palladino & Nicoletta Pregnolato
- Federico Farfaro & Liesl Bourke

The 10 musicians of the Gran Orquesta Sabor a Tango will play for the dancers.

There is a detailed description of the festival on the homepage of "Universo Tango":

www.universotango.de

Please note: When booking and paying before July, 31st, there is a discount of 5%!

So, quickly polish your dance shoes, pack your bag with your best clothes and come to Hamburg. Our harbour city is always worth travelling to!

2. Arabic Tango with Soumaya Baalbaki

The CD "Arabtango" by the libanese singer Soumaya Baalbaki is a rare discovery which, again, demonstrates the worldwide fascination for tango. These are the audio samples:

Soumaya Baalbaki: Arabtango

Unfortunately, there is no translation of the lyrics, but we would like to offer a (free) translation of the track titles, at least:

I would give you my eyes
They didn't release me
Once, you came to my garden
It wasn't me who cried
I am in love with you
I am dreaming with you
I love you, and you think of me
For you, oh moon
Oh, you lover of the flowers

There are more tango news here:

Tango news

3. Latin CD-News

Our pages of recommendations are full with new CDs. There will be something for everybody, for sure:

Amarfis y la Banda de Atakke: 7ma Synfonia de Atakke
Merengue duro

Ricardo Arjona: 5to Piso
Renowned singer/ songwriter from Guatemala with new, sophisticated songs.

Aventura: Last
Is there anybody who doesn't know these bachateros? The band speaks of separation, so this album might really be their last one.

Magic Juan: Sure Bet
Merengue/ Latin rap/ reggaeton

Truco y Zaperoko: En Plena Rumba
Afro-Caribbean dance party with salsa, plena and rumba.

Varios: Cuba Hits Envidia Vol. 4
With Havana Salsa Team, Arnaldo y la Cosmopolita, Tirso Duarte, Maikel Blanco and many others.

Victor Manuelle: Muy Personal
Very romantic album with ballads dedicated to his family.

There are more news here:

Salsa and Latin

Merengue and bachata

Enjoy browsing!
Tanja Darwisch and the DyM team