Together with M.A. Numminen and the Neo Rustic Tango Orchestra, Pietiäinen performs one of the collection’s most striking dances, “Kangastus.” Backed by the requisite steady rhythm section, mournful violin, stoic piano and whizzing accordion toss the melody back and forth like dancers trading the lead.
One of the most interesting amalgamations involves klezmer music. “Tango Idishe,” performed by Brazilian singer Fortuna, marries the traditional Jewish style with the tango traditions of South America.
Other songs feature artists from such diverse locations as Norway, Senegal, Serbia and Greece. It is interesting to see how each musician’s musical roots affect his or her interpretation of tango.
Putumayo's tagline for its numerous world music samplers is “Guaranteed to make you feel good!” Tango Around the World takes that lofty claim quite seriously, with a sundry collection of songs that makes it very hard not to jump up and shake it.
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1 - misscrissa
I have this album and have to completely agree with Amanda. This is a sultry, invigorating album and a must have for anyones music collection.