Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango
Tango Negro: les Racines Africaines du Tango
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-06
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December 13, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dom Pedro
- Screenplay & Story
- Dom Pedro
- Original Title
- Tango Negro: les Racines Africaines du Tango
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- AMA Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dom Pedro
Dom Pedro
Isabelle Feder
Julien Féret
Department Leadership Roster
Dom Pedro
Writer
Julien Féret
Producer
Isabelle Feder
Editor
Dom Pedro
Director
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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?
The principal cast of Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango includes Juan Carlos Cáceres.
When was Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango released and how long is it?
Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.