How can the poetry of tango transform our perception of dance?
The statement "Tango es poesía" (Tango is poetry) marks a turning point in the history of this genre. In 1917, with Mi noche triste, performed by Carlos Gardel, tango took on a new dimension by also becoming a literary expression.
In this talk, we will explore the history of "tango canción" (tango with poetic lyrics) from its birth, through its great lyricists and poets such as Enrique Santos Discépolo, Homero Manzi, Celedonio Flores, Homero Expósito and Eladia Blázquez, to its contemporary authors.
The programme will be participatory, dynamic and bilingual, inviting participants to immerse themselves in extracts of songs in Spanish and their French translations, and to explore the unique language of lunfardo.
This approach aims to renew our relationship with tango by developing a poetic sensibility and perceiving it as an integral art form.
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