Francisco Canaro Milongon Milonga 1938 -
The track by Francisco Canaro (1938) is a unique musical experiment that attempted to revive a precursor to modern milonga. Recorded on June 20, 1938, it features lyrics by the legendary Homero Manzi and music by Canaro himself. Background & Context
A classic featuring Roberto Maida or Ada Falcón, depending on the version. Francisco Canaro Milongon MILONGA 1938
It is characterized by a unique, driving rhythm that reflects Canaro's early musical experiences in Uruguay. The track by Francisco Canaro (1938) is a
A purely instrumental favorite for dancers. Subtitled Video #39: MILONGÓN (Canaro/Manzi, 1938) It is characterized by a unique, driving rhythm
Originally a mid-18th-century dance from Montevideo, Uruguay, the milongón was a near precursor to modern milonga, heavily influenced by African candombe.
Canaro was prolific in 1938, recording several other milongas that remain staples in modern tandas (dance sets): Recorded April 21, 1938. "Milonga Brava": Featuring singer Roberto Maida.