Twenty-five years have passed since a successful Broadway show — Tango Argentino — revitalized the image of tango in the eyes of the world. Since then, its popularity has remained undiminished, with a particularly strong tango dance revival taking place in its birthplace, Buenos Aires. This year, the Zero Hour Tango Festival will focus on the “big picture” of tango, as described by festival producer Alfredo Minetti. Playlist fans will also be happy to hear that specially discounted tickets are available for the festival. In the meantime, here’s your chance to catch up on a century of tango, through the music of some of its most distinguished performers:

Roberto Firpo & His Orchestra — La Cumparsita
Francisco Canaro & His Orchestra — Adios Argentina
Julio De Caro & His Sextet — Recuerdo
Carlos Gardel, with Juan Cruz Mateo and Horacio Pettorossi’s Orchestra — Silencio
Carlos Mayel, with Osvaldo Fresedo’s Orchestra — Esta Noche
Osvaldo Pugliese & His Orchestra — La Yumba
Edmundo Rivero, with Anibal Troilo & His Orchestra — Sur
Astor Piazzolla & His Tango Nuevo Quintet — Adios Nonino
Dino Saluzzi — Gorrion
Gotan Project — Santa Maria (Del Buen Ayre)