Baim, Jo,

Tango : creation of a cultural icon / Jo Baim. - 214 pages : illustrations, music ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-209) and index.

The origins of the tango -- Europe and the United States discover the tango -- Argentina reclaims its native dance -- Tango music -- Tangos in waltz time -- The tango in the world of art music -- Appendix 1. Tango steps, 1911-1925 -- Appendix 2. A sampling of New York Times article titles on the tango, 1911, 1913, and 1914.

0253348854 9780253348852 0253219051 9780253219053

2006039032


Tango (Dance)--Social aspects--History

GV1796.T3 / B34 2007

784.18885