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Best 1 El Marne
El Marne

Julio De Caro’s “El Marne,” created in 1928, is a significant instrumental tango piece. It's notable for its contribution to the development of *guardia nueva* and showcases a distinctive melancholic tone characteristic of early Argentine tango. The composition is particularly appreciated by student...

2 Derecho Viejo

Eduardo Arolas’ Derecho Viejo is a significant early tango composition from 1916. The piece showcases intricate bandoneon work characteristic of the Guardia Vieja style and represents an important moment in Argentine tango's musical development. It is particularly appreciated by tango musicians, his...

3 Comme il Faut

Comme il Faut is an iconic Argentine tango created by Carlos di Sarli in 1927. The piece established a recognizable sound through its rich orchestration and elegant melody, becoming a cornerstone of early tango music. It remains popular among tango dancers and musicians studying the history and nuan...

4 La Cachila
La Cachila

La Cachila is an instrumental Argentine tango composition written by Eduardo Arolas in 1913. Arolas, known as 'El Tigre del Bandoneón,' was a prominent composer and bandoneon player during the Guardia Vieja period of early tango music. The piece is heavily driven by the rhythm of the bandoneón and r...

5 El Africano

El Africano is an instrumental Argentine tango composed by bandoneonist Anselmo Aieta in 1927 during the Guardia Vieja (Old Guard) period of tango development. The composition features characteristic rhythmic patterns and melodic structures typical of tango music from this era, with arrangements tha...

6 La Payanca
La Payanca

La Payanca is a traditional Argentine tango composed by Francisco Canaro in 1913, notable for being a highly influential standard in the genre's golden age repertoire.

7 La Guitarrita

La Guitarrita is an early Argentine tango composed by pianist Samuel Castriota in 1915. Castriota was a figure of the guardia vieja period of tango, also known for composing the music that became "Mi Noche Triste," one of the first tango canción recordings. Francisco Canaro, one of the most prolific...

8 Reliquias Porteñas

Reliquias Porteñas is an Argentine tango composed by Francisco Canaro in 1924, distinguished by its nostalgic homage to the cultural heritage and traditional life of Buenos Aires.

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