Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango (2013)

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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.

Director: Dom Pedro
Runtime: 93 min
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Editing: Isabelle Feder
Production: AMA Productions
Country: France
Language: English, Français, Español
Original Language: es

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More Films by Director: Dom Pedro

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango about?
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.
Who directed Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango?
Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango was directed by Dom Pedro.
Who stars in Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango?
Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango stars Juan Carlos Cáceres.
How long is Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango?
Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
Where was Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango produced?
Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango was produced in France.