The National Endowment for the Humanities has programmed a virtual event titled “Cross-Cultural Examination of Tango and Jazz on the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Astor Piazzolla.” The discussion will take place on Thursday, March 25, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. EDT (7:00 p.m. Argentina). The conversation will be led by artist, songwriter, vocalist, producer, and NYU professor Sofia Rei.
Panelists include Pablo Ziegler, the Grammy-winning Argentine pianist, composer, and arranger; former pianist of Astor Piazzolla Quintet; and Matthew B. Karush, PhD, historian and three-time National Endowment for the Humanities awardee.
Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992) was one of Argentina’s most influential musicians and composers. By infusing the tango with musical elements and attitudes drawn from European classical music and from jazz, he invented a new genre: the Nuevo Tango or New Tango.
In honor of Piazzolla’s 100th birthday, this event will explore the complex and powerful relationship between jazz and Piazzolla’s New Tango. Panelists will discuss the origins of Piazzolla’s tango revolution; the enduring, transnational significance of his music; as well as the present state and future prospects of the musical partnership between tango and jazz.
Introductions by Ambassador of Argentina to the United States, Jorge Argüello Luque; and Chargé d’affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires, MaryKay Carlson.
In partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires; the Embassy of Argentina in Washington, D.C.; and the Ibero-American Cultural Attachés Association.
RSVP by Wednesday, March 24, at 9:00 p.m., in order to receive a link for the event. RSVP AT http://bit.ly/AstorP100
This virtual event will be simultaneously interpreted into Spanish and American Sign Language.
Author: World Music Central News Room
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