The Cambridge Companion to Tango (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781108971423)

Tango music rapidly became a global phenomenon as early as the beginning of the twentieth century, with about 30% of gramophone records made between 1903 and 1910 devoted to it. Its popularity declined between the 1950s and the 1980s but has since risen to new heights. This Companion offers twenty chapters from varying perspectives around music, dance, poetry, and interdisciplinary studies, including numerous visual and audio illustrations in print and on the accompanying webpages. Its multidisciplinary approach demonstrates how different disciplines intersect through performative, historical, ethnographic, sociological, political, and anthropological perspectives. These thematic continuities illuminate diverse international perspectives and highlight how the art form flourished in Argentina, Uruguay and abroad, while tracing its international and cultural impact over the last century. This book is an innovative resource for scholars and students of tango music, particularly those seeking a diverse international perspective on the subject.

Author: Kristin Wendland
ISBN-10: 1108971423
ISBN-13: 9781108971423
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/28/2024
Pages: 414
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.85d