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Río de la Plata encounters gave rise to tango in the late nineteenth century, followed by a golden age and nuevo tango.

History & evolution

  1. Late 1800s

    Tango develops

  2. 1930s–1950s

    Golden age

  3. Mid 1900s onward

    Nuevo tango

Key styles

  • Tango
  • Milonga
  • Nuevo tango

Instruments

  • Bandoneón
  • Violin
  • Piano
  • Guitar

Masters & composers

  • Carlos Gardel
  • Aníbal Troilo
  • Osvaldo Pugliese
  • Astor Piazzolla

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Teatro Colón

Official publisher · checked October 20, 2026

Tango BA

Official city festival and competition

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Teatro Colón

Official publisher · checked October 20, 2026

Tango BA

Official city festival and competition

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