The history of Tango

Originally founded along the Rio de la Plata, the river that separates
Argentina from Uruguay, in the 1880s, it should come as no
surprise that tango eventually took the world by storm, since so
many corners of the globe influenced its creation.

Drawing inspiration from both African and European cultures,

tango was influenced by Cuba’s habanera dance, Argentinia’s
milonga and the traditional candombe dances of Argentina’s African
population.

Much like the dance of the same name, tango music originated in
lower-class areas of Buenos Aires and Montevideo and drew from
multiple musical backgrounds, merging them together to create the
distinct style we recognize today.

Tango is very culturally important to the people of Argentina; it is a

national tradition that expresses and celebrates their heritage and
national identity. While the lyrics to Argentine tango songs tend to
be sad laments, the spirit of tango is far from sad; it’s a symbol of
the love held by people all over Argentina. The Argentine tango is
still danced in milongas and party halls throughout the country, a
hobby celebrated and loved by many, young and old.