Austin Tango Marathon DJ’s
Our 2024 Lineup
Fil Cruz Jr.
I love dancing Argentine Tango and I love the music. Having DJ’d since 2006 throughout the Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio areas, it excites me to see how Argentine Tango affects so many people in so many different ways. I am continually on the search for those rare tracks, transfers and new recordings of tango music. I have assembled an eclectic collection of both traditional, nuevo and alternative tango music, which I use to connect with the dancers and their energy. When I DJ, the milonga runs into overtime. I also host a weekly tango practica (AUSTIN TANGO PRACTICA) every Sunday at 7pm, it is Austin’s longest running practica … est 1996.
Francesco Paolo Tuzzoliino
Professionally known as DJ Martini, started his DJing journey in Houston in 2005. Quickly making a name for himself in the house music scene, he played for prominent events such as the Versace Fashion Show and MINI Cooper grand opening, establishing a firm footing in the DJ scene. Francesco took up Argentine tango dancing in 2007, deeply fascinated by the magnetic force of its music and movements. This newfound love for tango led Francesco to Buenos Aires. Immersing himself in its vibrant dance scene, he had first-hand exposure to the city’s pulsating Milongas. By 2018, he was drawing on his passion for music to craft tango sets with a traditional and contemporary twist. This unique approach bridged the gap between classic tango rhythms and modern musical sensibilities, earning him recognition in local milongas and festivals in the U.S., Europe, and Argentina. Francesco remains a regular presence in Buenos Aires’ Milongas, constantly evolving and refining his sound and dance.
AlexTango Fuego.
Alex started DJ’ing and collecting tango music in 2003 in Aspen, Colorado. He has been DJ’ing in Austin since he moved back, in 2008. He is well known for his rich suite of cortinas. He has been committed to playing only the ‘best’ and most “danceable” versions of songs over the past 20 years. To achieve the highest-level sound quality, he has acquired roughly 4,000 noise-reduced, clean EQ (leveled, with pops, scratches, static, hiss removed) song files. His music selections are rooted in the Golden Age of Tango and span the full gamut of tango orchestras. Think “best of the best”, “top one-hundred”. His goal is to keep everyone dancing and allow the dancers to experience the full range of emotions that tango can manifest. He says “there’s nothing like gazing out over a dance floor full of happy dancers.”
James Oh
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 dancefloor 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.