Olga is a San Francisco-based DJ and has played music at tango events in Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, Seattle, Houston, Vancouver, Victoria, and more! DJ'ing has opened new doors for her to connect with the community and celebrate the joy of tango.

 

With her DJ’ing she aims to evoke various moods and create depth and intensity in her sets. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of musical genres, Olga combines vibrant, emotionally resonant tandas that flow in harmony and take dancers on a journey. She loves to keep everyone dancing until the lights go out!

 

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Karolina fell in love first with tango as a dance, and shortly after that her curiosity and passion for the music surfaced.

 

Her initial explorations led her to a fascination with traditional music, especially from the 30s and 40s. First and foremost, she believes that the task of a DJ is to create a unique mood and comfort for the dancers over and over again with each tanda throughout the night. She believes each dance should be a new journey for the dancers, “el viaje que dura sólo tres minutos” (a trip that lasts only three minutes). Before she plays a tanda she always asks herself, “Would I really want to dance it now, myself?”

 

The biggest reward for her as a DJ is to see happy, passionately immersed faces of the dancers she plays for.

 

Karolina currently lives in Poland and DJs mostly at European and Asian festivals and marathons.

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Davor has been cultivating his interest in music and DJ’ing long before he discovered tango. One he started DJ’ing at local milongas, he was sucked into the world of drama, rhythm and romance of the great orchestras of the Golden Age.

 

His philosophy is simple: every tanda should be a good tanda. For him, the most important thing is the feel of the tanda — keeping it consistent. That, along with variety and different dynamics during the milonga, creates a safe space for people to feel free when choosing their partners and removes strategic planning like: what to do "when the good tanda comes?”

 

He says: “DJ’ing is a constant challenge, it requires presence and is often humbling. I aim for the ‘next day curse.' When it's really late, people are exhausted but they can't get off the floor anyway. And they curse me the next day. The experience of co-creating that story is the reward that keeps me coming back.”

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Every dancer who's crazy about tango wants a DJ who can match their crazy with devotion to tango music. If you're that kind of crazy, then James "el locOH" is your kind of DJ.

 

As the name implies, James is certifiable. Not only will he mastermind an exquisite playlist, he'll also toil over his impressive collection of remastered tunes searching for the winning track, and engineer every detail of the sound quality to get you lost in the music. And don't let his perfectly-crafted D'Arienzo and Biagi tandas fool you, James always has his pulse on the dance floor and will expertly balance mood and melody to satisfy all of your Golden Age desires. Bring your most padded shoes to this milonga, because when James is spinning, you won't be able to leave the ronda.

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Milton embodies exuberance, romanticism, mischievous charm, technical finesse, dynamic artistry, and the ability to weave magic into every event moment. He aims to forge deep connections with the audience, carefully curating songs, tandas, and cortinas to set the perfect mood. Expect a balanced assortment of musical flavors and anticipate a meticulously crafted musical journey that will inspire, keep you dancing, and leave you thoroughly satisfied.

 

Based in Boston, he holds the esteemed title of resident DJ of the ever-popular Milonga Nueva and his music has resonated throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and beyond!

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Originally from Montreal, Gabriel taught, performed and DJ’d for over a decade throughout North America before settling in his current home, Washington DC.

 

Gabriel’s style as a DJ is to create multiple varieties of waves for the dancers to ride. He loves building different kinds of energies throughout his set, always keeping his attention on the dancers and tuning into their vibe to identify when and how to raise and lower the tide. His inspiration is YOU!

 

Gabriel uses excellent DJ equipment and is particular about the quality of the sound, as well as his choice of tandas and cortinas. His music spans all eras, and he uses that range to bring out each dancer’s emotions. Everything is thoughtfully selected to expand your experience and inspire your creativity and flow!

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Photo Credit: Catrinel Iftode