Uncorked with CU Tango Music Festival: Bandoneon Massacre
Krannert Center's Uncorked series rolls on with tango from Bandoneon Massacre! This will be the kickoff event for the 2026 CU Tango Music Festival, April 16-19.
Bandoneon Massacre is a tango orquesta collective based in Champaign-Urbana, IL. The ensemble was founded in 2011 by tango dancer, dance instructor, and bandoneonist Joe Grohens, as part of a group of tango dance enthusiasts who wanted to dive deep into the world of tango music and learn how to play it.
While its members have varied, the love for tango has been consistent. Over 50 professional and amateur musicians have been a part of the group, including members of the Champaign-Urbana tango dance community, local musicians, and university students.
Enjoy tango with Bandoneon Massacre, 5:30-7pm at Stage 5 in the Krannert Center lobby. All Krannert Center Uncorked events are free.
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