111 Things About Tango You Need to Know: Music, lyrics, orchestras, poets, dancers, culture, history – the complete world of Tango in 111 clear, witty and insightful chapters.

111 Things About Tango You Need to Know is the first book that brings together all aspects of Argentine Tango in one place:

the music, the dance, the orchestras, the poets, the history, the culture, the lyrics, the scene, the emotions – everything that makes Tango what it is.

Written by professional tango teacher and dancer Ani Andreani , this book offers a clear, humorous and insightful journey through one of the most fascinating cultural worlds ever created.

In 111 short and accessible chapters, you’ll discover:

The music: rhythms, phrasing, instruments, tango vs. vals vs. milonga, stylistic eras.

The orchestras: D'Arienzo, Di Sarli, Troilo, Pugliese – and many more you should know.

The most iconic tangos: what makes them special and the stories behind them.

The poets and lyricists: Manzi, Cadícamo, Discépolo and the soul of Lunfardo.

The dancers and styles: from early salon to modern interpretations.

The technique: embrace, connection, improvisation and musicality.

The culture: milonga etiquette, codes, the scene, the fashion, Buenos Aires.

The history: origins, evolution, golden age, decline and global revival.

The feeling: why Tango touches people so deeply – and what makes it timeless.

Whether you are a beginner, an experienced dancer, a music lover or simply curious about Tango as a cultural phenomenon, this book gives you the full picture: lively, well-researched and always easy to understand.

Tango is music. Tango is culture. Tango is history.
And this book is your guide through all of it.