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Katie Derham explores the relationship between music and dance in a variety of genres.

Sound of Dance: Tango

Music: Classical

Tango

10/06/2017

BBC Radio 3 - Sound of Dance, Tango

Katie focuses on the tango, with an interview with bandoneon player Julian Rowlands.

Katie Derham focuses on the tango, with an interview with bandoneon player Julian Rowlands and dancers David and Kim Benitez. The Classic Dance Score of the week is by Piazzolla.

Katie Derham presents a series exploring the relationship between music and dance in a variety of genres. This week's topic is tango, which originated in Argentina, travelled across Europe, and returned to Argentina, creating a Golden Age of tango in the 1930s. Including an interview with the bandoneon player Julian Rowlands and dancers David and Kim Benitez. The Classic Dance Score of the week is by Astor Piazzolla.

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