Sunday, 25 November 2018
The amazing Roberto Segarra
He'd be seen sweeping ladies, young and old, off their feet at Buenos Aires milonga venues, such as Obelisco Tango. We'd shake our heads and wonder how he did it. Last May we saw him, as always in great form at the ripe old age of 97!! Born in 1920, he had danced to the great Golden Age orchestras playing live. Imagine that!
However, his time had to come. We heard of his passing this month through Janis Kenyon's blog.
Here is the sprightly Roberto dancing, along with a brief interview (with English sub-titles) about his life in tango.
We'll miss your gleeful smile and joyful dance, Roberto.
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