ADIFF Afro Latino Film Series

Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango

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Tango Negro, The African Roots of Tango by Angolan filmmaker Dom Pedro 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 enslaved Africans 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 Cáceres.

  • Year
    2013
  • Runtime
    93 minutes
  • Language
    Spanish, English subtitles
  • Country
    France
  • Director
    Dom Pedro
  • Screenwriter
    Dom Pedro