The Many Facets of Contemporary Tango
AQ’s music columnist highlights a mix of tracks showcasing the classic genre's modern sounds.
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on China and Latin America By now, everyone is familiar with the story of how tango originated in Buenos Aires’ brothels during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, gaining increasing international popularity. Since then, generations of artists have continued to leave their mark on the genre, and in this issue of AQ, we explore the current tango scene through music by artists working in Argentina and beyond. Our playlist has everything: unusual instruments, jazzy tango Got it. Tango-bachata Yes! Tango closer to chamber music Yes, we...
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