As a tribute to this rich and international musical tradition, TANGO FIRST CENTURY presents with music, dance and songs, the wonderful history, evolution and destiny of tango.

TANGO FIRST CENTURY is Paris and les années folles, the unforgettable Carlos Gardel, the golden years and the contemporary tango of Astor Piazzolla. Tango shows its true colors in TANGO FIRST CENTURY...

Paris and les années folles: Tango was quickly adopted by patrons of exclusive Parisian lounges because of its exotic nature and the sensuality it evoked. Soon after, tango-champagne, tango-dresses and tango-colour appeared. Tango-fashion had taken over Paris!

Carlos Gardel: With his beautiful voice he introduced tango songs to the public in 1917. Until his tragic death in 1935, he epitomized tango. This music became Argentineans' own blues.

The golden years: At the end of the 1930's, several tango orchestras were performing in Buenos Aires and the entire Buenos Aires nightlife were beating to the rhythm of tango. A rich tradition was taking root in the Argentinean culture and was also spreading to the rest of the world.

Astor Piazzolla: this internationally acclaimed musical composer gave new colours to the bandoneon, the soul of tango. His work will always be remembered as an exceptional period in the history of music: an inheritance, an undeniable touch that will forever cross the frontiers of the world.

This and much more with TANGO FIRST CENTURY!

Producer of TANGO FIRST CENTURY, Romartis specializes in one of the richest international artistic traditions, the tango – the company’s first love and raison d’être. In a vast local and international market, the company has built a reputation for its in-depth knowledge of the tango art and for its innovative artistic approaches. On stage and on records, Romartis chooses with great care its artists, technical crew and venues. The company’s trademark is the skillful support provided to its collaborators as well as the quality of its productions.

Un siglo de tango Collection

Romartis has been producing for over ten years the Un siglo de tango Collection distributed on the national and international market. Artists from Quebec and abroad interpreting and creating tango with an authentic vision and a contemporary approach represent the spirit of the Collection.

The concept recordings are based on distinguished choices and the catalogue is elaborated with a perspective that pays tribute to the authors and composers, as well as to the different periods and trends that have turned this genre into a celebrated tradition.