"Between Tango and danzon" movie screening with argentinian director.

645 Hamilton Street,Allentown PA 18101

13 February, 2022

Description

movie screening with argentinian director - Marta Bautis. Movie screening from 5-6pm "Between Tango and Danzon"- "Entre un Tango y un Danzon"Marta Bautis, the argentinian director will be available for questions and answers. Between a Tango and a Danzón explores the cultural and historical influences of these two musical genres in Cuba’s society today. Filmed in the cities of Havana, Matanzas and Gibara, this documentary includes scenes with dancers, singers and musicians in neighborhood peñas and milongas. Archival footage of legendary danzón and tango artists, such as Barbarito Diez, Carlos Gardel or Libertad Lamarque, add a nostalgic feeling. Through testimonies and interviews, the film reveals the efforts to revitalize the danzón, Cuban national dance, and to attract the youth to this genre by mixing it with different rhythms, including jazz. After the movie we will have special Valentine tango practica/milonga - dance from 6-9pm glass of wine, light snack, red rose for everyone for Valentine day!!!! 35$