In celebration of the 10th anniversary the film series African Perspectives, AfricAvenir will screen the Namibian premiere of the Angolan documentary ‘Tango Negro.
The African Roots of Tango’ directed by Dom Pedro on Wednesday at 18h30 at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC).
The film explores the expression of Tango’s Africanness and the contribution of African cultures in the creation of the tango. Tango was a reflection of the social life of the enslaved that were taken to South America – including Argentina and Uruguay – mostly from central Africa, particularly from the former Kongo Kingdom.
Director Pedro reveals the depth of the footprints of the African music on the tango, through this rich movie combining musical performances and interviews from many tango fans and historians in Latin America and Europe, including the renowned Argentinean pianist Juan Carlos.
For more information about the film, visit: tangonegrofilm.com or contact HansChristian Mahnke at 0855630949.
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