Agustina Taborda; Tango for Musicians; Culture Moves Europe
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Tango for Musicians is a programme created by Tango Sin Fin, an Argentinian organisation dedicated to spreading the art of playing tango. It brings together musicians from all over Europe for an intensive week of study in Germany, led by some of the finest musicians in the genre.
Participants in Tango for Musicians receive lessons for each instrument as well as classes in improvisation, arranging, and the history of tango.
Every night there are jam sessions to put these ideas into practice, and the week concludes with concerts and milongas (social dance events). Artists present the work done during the week in different formats such as large orquestas típicas and atípicas, groups of bandoneons, guitars and winds.
‘Originally from Argentina and living in Ireland for the past six years, I wanted to connect with tango musicians in Europe. I had played tango actively in Argentina, and since relocating I had been missing this part of my musical life. I was eager to deepen my practice and share the experience of tango with other musicians. The Culture Moves Europe mobility award allowed me to participate in an intensive week of tango study in Leipzig and meet talented musicians from across the continent. During the programme, I met the group Papas C from Frankfurt, and have since played regularly with them, performing in milongas across Germany and sharing music with a community of tango lovers. The mobility award has not only supported my artistic growth but also helped me build a vibrant network of musicians that continues to inspire me.’ Agustina TabordaAcross Borders - Across the Board (2023 - 2024)