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A Brief History of the Tango

Accordion player William Schimmel examines the stylistic nuances that distinguish the genre.

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Other segments from the episode on June 19, 1987

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, June 19. 1987: Interview with Larry Adler; Commentary on tango music; Interview with Penn Jillette; Review of the home video release of "Hey Vern! It's My Family Album!"

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