The Rough Guide to Tango

Born in the shady bordellos and swinging clubs of Buenos Aires, tango has become one of the world's best loved dance styles. While Argentina's artistic energies have often been resilient even while economic and political realities have been miserable, there have been many periods when the simple shortage of disposable pesos led to a dwindling in culture and entertainment. But people have discovered a sort of cultural nationalism that allows tango to endure and evole. "The Rough Guide To Tango" is the perfect introduction for armchair and dancefloor fans alike.