2016 Schedule

Interactive: March 11–15  •  Film: March 11–19  •  Music: March 15–20

Zona Tango

Saturday, March 19
10:00PM - 10:40PM

Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave

Artist-5544

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"Sultry, smooth, and unlike anything you're likely to hear beyond the streets of Buenos Aires..." SXSW 2012 Thursday Picks & Sleepers

"Led by tango pioneer Pedro Menéndez, Z-Tango's psychedelically inclined Psicodelia Tango finds the veteran trio continuing to blend electronic, jazz, and traditional styles. Menéndez, a galvanizing force in Buenos Aires, at Austin's favorite underground jazz club should be required listening for anybody with a passing interest in tango's evolution." The Austin Chronicle, SXSW 2010

'If you were lucky enough to be at the Elephant Room for the U.S. premiere of Zona Tango, then you know that all electronic music is not created equal. Blood ties between Spain, France, and Argentina are often difficult to tease out in the contemporary world, but a spin through the back catalog of this Buenos Aires trio offered a glimpse into the promise that taped music holds for keeping old styles alive. By...

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Music Badge, Platinum Badge, Music Festival Wristband, Artist Wristband
Genre
Event Type
Showcase
From
Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA
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