Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango

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MOVIE

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 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.

Original Title

Tango Negro: les Racines Africaines du Tango

Release Date

2013-12-13

Year

2013

Duration

1h 33m

Status

Released

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