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
The song was famously prohibited at the popular café "Lo de Hansen". El Esquinazo
El Esquinazo: The Tango That Was Too Loud for the Law In the early 1900s, the streets of Buenos Aires were alive with the birth of a new musical movement. Amidst this cultural explosion, one particular tango titled became so infamous it was actually banned from certain venues for being a public nuisance. The Meaning Behind the Name Composed in 1902 by the legendary Ángel Villoldo
While written as a comic tango, it has been recorded by numerous icons, including Juan D'Arienzo and Francisco Canaro. El Esquinazo: The Tango That Was Too Loud
