Question

Argentinean Tango and the Brazilian Samba

Describe the political and socio-economic conditions during the time these dances and music emerged to their prominent places as national assets. To what extent did politics influence their rise in popularity?

Answer 1

Argentine tango is a musical genre and accompanying social dance originating at the end of 19th century in the suburbs of Buenos Aires and Montevideo. It Typically has a 2/2 or 4/4 rhythmic time signature, and 3 or 3 parts repeating in patterns such as ABAB or ABCAC.The typical orchestra has several melodic instruments and is given a distinctive air by the small button accordion called the bandoneon. The origins of tango are unclear, however, in recent times, a tango aficionados have undertaken a thorough research of the history and comes to a conclusion that the dance developed in the late 19th century in working class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, Argentina and Montevideo, Uruguay and was practiced by Uruguayan and Argentine dancers, musicians and immigrant laborers.

Samba is a dance form that was created by African people in Brazil who brought much of their music and dance culture into Latin America with them upon arrival into many Latin American countries. Samba music is very similar to and has been influenced by many Angolan music genres. Samba reaches the height of its important during the festival carnivals.

In recent days these 2 dance forms got popularity, because of the football world cup. Where Brazil and Argentina are the 2 rivalry nations.