Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango

2015
 
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Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango
ArtMattan Productions | Release Date: August 14, 2015 | Not Rated
Summary: Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango explores the expression of tango's Africanness and the contribution of African cultures in the creation of the tango. Tango was a reflection of the social life of the slaves that were taken to South America - including Argentina and Uruguay - mostly from central Africa, particularly from the formerTango Negro: The African Roots of Tango explores the expression of tango's Africanness and the contribution of African cultures in the creation of the tango. Tango was a reflection of the social life of the slaves that were taken to South America - including Argentina and Uruguay - mostly from central Africa, particularly from the former Kongo Kingdom. Director Dom Pedro reveals the depth of the footprints of the African music on the tango, through this rich movie combining musical performances and interviews from many tango fans and historians in Latin America and Europe, including the renowned Argentinean pianist Juan Carlos Caceres. Expand
Director: Dom Pedro
Genre(s): Documentary
Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 93 min
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