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[Tango] Famous Tango Songs: Recommended Popular Tracks

Representative, Elysion Philharmonic Orchestrasai-kisaragi
Heisei College of Music, Composition Course. Studied composition and conducting under Keizo Ideta, piano under Chinami Kira, and arts management under Takuma Konishi. With a focus on community and music, I work to revitalize my hometown of Saga Prefecture. While performing as a double bassist with wind ensembles and orchestras across Kyushu, I participated on double bass in the “Orchestra Without Borders” orchestra camp of the professional game and anime music ensemble Eminence Orchestra, held in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture in September 2012. During CAPCOM’s Kyushu Tour in 2016, I not only performed as an orchestra member but also served on the production staff. I currently serve as the managing representative for the game and anime performance groups Elysion Philharmonic Orchestra (Saga Prefecture) and Fukuoka Game Music Wind Orchestra (Fukuoka Prefecture), and handle conducting, arranging, and public relations.
Piano-playing singer-songwriter / Executive Committee Member, Special Music Festival in Rinku OsakaHousui Sachiyo
I learned to hit the keys on a toy piano, started Electone lessons at six, and began piano at ten. I loved the piano so much that I declared, “I want to go to a music college!” and from junior high I studied vocal music, ear training, and music theory (though I never even took the entrance exam in the end). In my childhood, my saxophone-playing father introduced me to jazz, and my mother to rockabilly. I was utterly obsessed with classical music in junior high. In high school, my grandmother took me to hear live tango performances, and before I knew it I’d become an eclectic listener. Lately, influenced by my high-school-aged daughter, I’ve been listening to koto music and nagauta. I hold the rather rare qualification of ‘Music Proficiency Test Level 3, Western Music track.’

A tango whose passionate rhythm and wistful melodies stir the heart.

Born on the street corners of Argentina, this music is now loved all around the world.

Have you ever felt a strange nostalgia or a flutter in your heart just by hearing the poignant tone of the bandoneon? Perhaps you’ve heard that memorable phrase in a movie or commercial and found yourself wanting to dive deeper into the world of tango.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of classic and famous tango pieces.

Whether you’re listening for the first time or already familiar with tango, you’re sure to discover something new.

We hope you’ll find a new favorite track!

[Tango] Tango masterpieces. Recommended popular songs (51–60)

The Street Corner Where You Live (Rondando Tu Esquina)Alan Jay Lerner&Frederick Loewe

Rondando Tu Esquina

The Street Corner Where You Live (Rondando Tu Esquina)Alan Jay Lerner&Frederick Loewe

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“Rondando Tu Esquina,” performed by one of the greatest harmonica players, Hugo Diaz.

Because it was played by Hugo Diaz, known as a harmonica prodigy, this tango masterpiece continues to be covered by many harmonica players today.

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A Small Café (In Einer Kleinen Konditorei)ALFRED HAUSE

A Small Café (Alfred Hause)

A Small Café (In Einer Kleinen Konditorei)ALFRED HAUSE

“A Little Café,” with its elegant, near-classical tango style that Alfred Hause excels at, leaves a strong impression.

While the rhythm is unmistakably tango, the piece blends various musical genres of its time, making it an unusual composition even among famous tangos.

The string textures—characteristically Hause, who studied as a violinist at the Weimar Conservatory—create a classical atmosphere and exude elegance.

It’s a tango that classical music lovers will find approachable and highly recommended.

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Tango of the Exiles (Tango De Los Exiliados)Walter Taieb

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Tango of the Exiles (Tango De Los Exiliados)Walter Taieb

This piece is called “Tango de los Exilados,” which opens with a taut violin and features a striking melody that, before you know it, keeps looping in your head.

Swells of excitement intermingle with slightly wistful lines, evoking a sense of drama.

The short, crisp ending feels like passion compressed to its essence.

The band’s accompaniment, driving the tango rhythm, is superb, and together they form what, in classical terms, amounts to a violin concerto.

It’s a cool, stylish tango!

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Flower Seller (Pregonera)Alfredo de Angelis

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Flower Seller (Pregonera)Alfredo de Angelis

This is a performance by the orchestra of composer Alfredo De Angelis.

A native of Buenos Aires, De Angelis began as a pianist and later became popular as a composer and leader of his own orchestra.

His biggest hit was this piece, “La flor del suburbio” (The Flower Seller).

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Military TangoALFRED HAUSE

Military Tango (Alfred Hause)

Military TangoALFRED HAUSE

This “Military Tango” is a style of tango known as Continental Tango, performed in European countries such as France and Germany.

The piece has a fairly bright tone, giving it a different atmosphere from Argentine tango, which is also a form of tango.

It’s an irresistible track for fans of Continental Tango.

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