This playlist focuses on the orchestra of Lucio Demare

Demare has a wonderful mix of melody and rhythm, giving dancers a lot to work with.  The rhythms are syncopated and strong, the melodies are lovely, the piano is fundamental to the style of the orchestra, the violins are strong.

This playlist features three of Demare’s best known vocalists.  The vocal styles are very much a part of the later half of the 40’s.  Note how the vocalists sometimes sing “around” the beat.  Leading the beat, and sometimes holding a note a bot longer.  It makes the music breathe, and can convey strong emotion.  This is some of my favorite music to dance to.

Raul Beron is at his best with this orchestra.  He developed a very emotional style and when he gets it just right it is beautiful.  At times it can seem a bit overdone though so as  DJ I am pretty picky about the songs I play.  Still when he is good there is none better.

The second vocalist of note is Horacio Quintana.  A bit deeper voice than Beron, a good strong vocalist.  These are also very nice songs.

The third vocalist featured in this playlist is Juan Carlos Miranda.  Another distinctive voice, you don’t hear him as often at milongas but still very nice.