Tango Legends

by Vayo

Overview

Uruguayan tango singer Vayo Raimondo, performing simply as Vayo, dedicates his third album to the memory of the bandoneon master Toto Damario, one of the three musicians, along with guitarist Mario Nunez and double bassist Miguel Pose, who accompanies him on the disc. The bandoneon, an accordion-like instrument, provides the basic sound of tango, especially the Montevideo-bred version followed by Vayo. Although there are originals here, including the singer's own "Yo Soy un Tango" (I Am a Tango), this is a traditional collection, and Vayo's insistence on emphasizing the music and the playing of Damario over himself leads him, in an odd gesture, to absent himself from seven of the 19 tracks, leaving them to be played instrumentally by the trio of musicians. When he does step in, Vayo displays a powerful, clear baritone voice and a good sense of rhythm, an important element in tango. Although it perhaps should be co-credited to Damario, Tango Legends is an excellent expression of tango music. ~ William Ruhlmann

Product Details

Release Date:	09/12/2006
Label:	Pantaleon Records
UPC:	0619981197229
Rank:	210058

Tracks

1. Por una Cabeza
2. La Tablada
3. Tinta Roja
4. Trenzas
5. El Bul¿¿n de La Calle Ayacucho
6. Ausencia
7. Yo Soy un Tango
8. Pa Que Bailen los Muchachos
9. Yuyo Verde
10. Amargura
11. Milonguita de Toto
12. Acquaforte
13. Tiempos Viejos
14. Rencor
15. Tu Vieja Ventana
16. Don Juan
17. Nostalgias
18. Corrientes y Esmeralda
19. Soledad

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Vayo   Primary Artist,Vocals
Mario Nunez   Guitar
Toto Damario   Bandoneon
Miguel Pose   Double Bass

Technical Credits

Alfredo Le Pera   Composer
Vayo   Producer,Liner Notes,Composer
Carlos Gardel   Composer
Todd Bishop   Graphic Design