El Esquinazo -

Composed in 1902 by the legendary Ángel Villoldo , "El Esquinazo" translates to "The Dodge" or, more literally in turn-of-the-century slang, "being stood up". The term comes from esquina (corner); if a date didn't show up at the agreed-upon corner, you were "hit by the corner". A Destructive Rhythm

Despite its rowdy reputation, "El Esquinazo" became a cornerstone of the Guardia Vieja (Old Guard) era of tango. El Esquinazo

This "table percussion" frequently resulted in broken glassware and smashed dishes, making it far too expensive for business owners to let the band play it. Musical Legacy Composed in 1902 by the legendary Ángel Villoldo

Crowds would get so swept up in the rhythm that they would beat their glasses, spoons, and plates against the tables to match the song's knocks. Though it began as an instrumental with no

The song was famously prohibited at the popular café "Lo de Hansen".

Though it began as an instrumental with no need for words, lyrics were eventually added by Antonio Polito and Carlos Pesce to match its popular appeal.

While written as a comic tango, it has been recorded by numerous icons, including Juan D'Arienzo and Francisco Canaro.