ExploreDance

	ExploreDance.com (Magazine)
	Web

Other Search Options

Dr. Roberta E. Zlokower

Eduardo Tami and Mariano Castro

by Dr. Roberta E. Zlokower
October 19, 2004

Satalla
37 West 26th Street
New York, NY 10010
212.576.1155

About the Author:

Eduardo Tami and Mariano Castro

Eduardo Tami Website
See Eduardo Tami Tango CD Review
With Tango Performance by
Jak Karako and Annatina
www.bailatango.com www.annatango.com

Guest Musician, Enrico Granafei on Harmonica
Trumpets Website

At
Satalla
www.satalla.com
37 West 26th Street
NY, NY
212.576.1155

Dr. Roberta E. Zlokower
October 19, 2004

Program:

Set I:
Adios Nonino - Astor Piazzolla - Tango.
Alfonsina y el Mar (with Enrico Granafei) - Ariel Ramirez - Zamba.
Flor de Lino - Hector Stamponi - Waltz.
Milonga del Angel - Astor Piazzolla - Tango.
La Punalada - Pintin Castellanos - Milonga.
Chacarerosa - Mariano Castro - Chacarera.
Volver - Carlos Gardel - Tango Cancion (Jak and Annatina dance.)
Libertango (with Enrico Granafei)- Astor Piazzolla - Tango.

Set II:
Cafetin de Buenos Aires - Mariano Mores - Tango Cancion.
Naranjo en Flor - H. y V. Exposito - Tango (Jak and Annatina dance.)
Pedacito de Cielo - Hector Stamponi - Waltz (Jak and Annatina dance.)
Fuga y Misterio - Astor Piazzolla - Tango.
El Orientalito - Eduardo Tami - Candombe.
El Porteñito - Angel Villoldo - Milonga.
El Choclo - Angel Villoldo - Tango

Encore:
Taquito Militar - Mariano Mores - Milonga.

Tonight was very special at Satalla, as I had eagerly awaited this unique performance of Tango, a la piano and flute, no bandoneón. I knew that Eduardo Tami would create a sensational Tango event, even though there would be no public dancing (aka a milonga). However, to my wonderful surprise, friends Jak Karako, of Tango in Istanbul fame, and Annatina, from Empire Dance, his partner tonight, were on hand for an elegant demonstration of pure Tango and Milonga.

The Piazzolla works in Set I were unique in that both piano and flute switched leads with sensitivity, daring, and energetic emotion. Eduardo Tami, on flute, and guest, Enrico Granafei, on harmonica, both seasoned performers, who were jamming together for the first time, energized the crowd at Satalla. Mariano Castro effortlessly switched between piano and guitar as soloist or accompanist, and Castro is tremendously talented in authentic Tango repertoire. The vals (waltz) included a rapturous and swirling piano segment. Piazzolla's Milonga del Angel was mournful and heart-rending. La Punalada, a milonga, was rhythmic and rich. The Chacarera, meant for group folk dance, composed by pianist, Castro, had just the right liveliness and upbeat mood, with elements of contemporary classical genre.

Jak Karako and Annatina danced with grace and style, bending, leaning evocatively, and exhibiting the finest of Tango choreography that can be seen in NY.

Tami's arrangement of El Orientalito, was accompanied by Castro on guitar, adding to the lightness and uniqueness of this new interpretation. El Porteñito included tantalizing trills on Tami's flute with an ever-present classical motif. This was my first experience with a Tango flute concert, and Eduardo Tami is to be congratulated on a fine, professional performance, with a unique concept and very danceable melodies. Tonight I was content to dance with my heart.