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Milonga
Tango's faster, older cousin — and the social where it is danced.
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Overview
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Etymology and naming
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Origins
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Musical anatomy
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Technique
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Pioneers
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Cultural context
Candombe Roots of the Milonga
Afro–Río de la Plata percussion and the disputed ancestry of a tango precursor
5 min read
The Milonga as Dance and as Event
A double-sided term in the social-dance culture of the Río de la Plata
3 min read
The Milonga: Where Tango Lives
Tandas, cortinas, the cabeceo, and the unwritten codes of the dance floor
3 min read
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Recordings
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Common misconceptions
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Glossary
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