Argentine Tango

Argentine tango is a social dance and a musical genre that originated in Argentina and Uruguay. In the US, it is commonly confused with ballroom tango, though this is a later derivation. Argentine tango consists of a variety of styles that developed in different regions and eras, and in response to the crowding of the venue and even the fashions in clothing. Even though the present forms developed in Argentina and Uruguay, they were also exposed ... more

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