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Tango
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This embryonic form of the Tango was developed by the 'compadritos'
the street men, sometimes but not always, small time villains, and the Compadres,
the local men of some means, who were wealthier than the compadritos who tried
to emulate them.
The Tango began to blossom in the brothels - the men would have to dance several Tangos with a woman as a prelude to further activities. Men would practice during the week in preparation to woo the most desirable women, and only the best dancers could attract a woman.
The spread of the Argentine Tango came around 1910 when wealthy Argentineans made their way to Paris, a culture not adverse to the risqué nature of the Argentine Tango. By 1913 the Tango had become a worldwide phenomenon, but had undergone further adaptation in order to 'clean it up'. This was the birth of the more acceptable ballroom tango.
The music is deeply emotional, based on a relaxing heart rhythm, and very expressive.
