Orquesta Mexicana de Tango has been a major influence of tango musicians in Mexico . Led by Cesar Olguin , all of its members are Mexican nationals , including the director , who was Argentine-born but naturalized to Mexican citizenship . The group debuted in July 2008 and , despite the difficulty of coordinating so many musicians with their other activities , Cesar has been able to have several performances each year in major venues , most notably the Nezahualcoyotl Amphitheater of the College of San Ildefonso , of the Lunario the National Auditorium and the City Theatre . They have recorded four albums — Orchestra Mexicana Tango ( 2009 ), Tango of Mexico ( 2010 ), Tango you did me wrong ( 2013 ) and Silence . We are OMT ( 2016 ). In these productions , they constantly evolved , crossing between the disciplined interpretation of themes that are old , modern and contemporary .
Their repertoire is drawn from multiple sources , and even unusual oddities , such as Tango for Piano by Igor Stravinsky and compositions by some of their members , such as Tango Third by René Torres , I Play for You by Paul Ahmad , and Eighteen Hundred and Ninety Nine by Cesar Olguin . With few modifications or additions to their original lineup , they have maintained the traditional format of orquesta tipica . Their lineup is Cesar Olguin ( bandoneon ), Clara Stern ( bandoneon ), Raul Vizzi ( bandoneon ), Citlali Arroyo ( violin ), César Solis ( violin ),, Alejandro Flores ( bandoneon & violin ), Roberto Montes ( violin ), Nadia Cano ( violin ), Viera Khovilaguina ( violin ), Frania Mayorquín ( piano ), Mario Cortés ( bass ), Pablo Ahmad ( vocals ) and Freddy Potenza ( vocals ). Their sound is a friendly combination that is the most representative of the tango genre . One of its main attractions is the fact it is the only Mexican orquesta tipica .
Entretango Quintet was formed in 2003 , as a trio of students from the National School of Music — now the Faculty of Music of the UNAM . They were formed as an ensemble dedicated to playing tango as part of a school project . As time passed , some of the members left and others joined .
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Eventually , in 2011 , they formed a quintet of piano , violin , guitar , bass and accordion . Accordionist Sergio Robledo was replaced by Raul Vizzi and his bandoneon . In addition , the quintet is includes Carlos Rangel ( bass ), Rodrigo Rivera ( guitar ), Carlos Matus ( piano ) and Luis Gutierrez ( violin ). They all agree that Astor Piazzolla is their primary inspiration and the reason for their interest in tango . They point that their first album , Chau Paris ( 2004 ), composed exclusively of thPiazzolla ’ s music . In March 2011 , even with an accordion , they received the first place in the IV International Libertango Competition , held in Barnaul , Russia . Subsequently , they incorporated the bandoneon , and began to develop a style with its own identity . They are searching to identify an authentic Mexican flavor of tango , without losing the qualities of the traditional tango . They have most recently become interested in the bolero . Their most recent recording is entitled Entre Tangos and Boleros . It presents a selection of Mexican tangos , some important traditional pieces and original compositions by contemporary composers . The boleros arrangements adapted to tango with Freddy Potenza as singer . Entretango is one of the strongest young tango sounds in Mexico .
Tango VIP is a representative electronic vein of tango . They produce a controversial mixture that has attracted ardent discussions among the more traditional tango fans . The younger generations of tangueros are more open to experimentation and fusion . They find it in the Tango VIP group . In the few years of existence , it has successfully played in stages and festivals in a variety cities of Mexico , as well as television programs . Their performances are an eclectic concept of tango , from a modern perspective .
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