Esquinazo — El

In 1907, Villoldo traveled to Paris to record the song, helping to ignite the tango craze that eventually swept across Europe.

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 El Esquinazo

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. In 1907, Villoldo traveled to Paris to record

The song was famously prohibited at the popular café "Lo de Hansen". more literally in turn-of-the-century slang