International Festival Live Tango (Festival Internacional "Viva el Tango")
| Country and Region | Uruguay — Montevideo |
|---|---|
| Type of Festival | Music |
| Location of Festival | Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Festival Contact Information | Festival International Viva el Tango |
| Festival Description | The International Festival Live Tango, whose first edition was in 1987, has drawn artists and bands from as far away as Argentina, Chile, Finland, France, Uruguay and Venezuela. Apart from the Tango shows, it includes conferences and a traditional competition of tango musicians called “Agustin Carlevaro”. The event is organized by the City Council of Montevideo, the University of the Republic and the Argentine Embassy. |
| Festival Dates | October 8 - 17, 2010 |
| Festival Links |
Other Sources:
Podcast interviews:
- If you like this festival, listen to…
- Alfredo Minetti, producer Zero Hour Tango Festival
http://kadmusarts.com/podcasts/?p=1071 - Carolina Pizzo, professional tango dancer (English Translation)
http://kadmusarts.com/blog/?p=353 - Carolina Pizzo, professional tango dancer (in Spanish)
http://kadmusarts.com/blog/?p=350 - Pablo Pugliese and Noel Strazza, tango dancers
http://kadmusarts.com/blog/?p=524 - Gonzalo Orihuela and Solange Chapperon, tango dancers
http://kadmusarts.com/blog/?p=675
- Alfredo Minetti, producer Zero Hour Tango Festival
Articles and Reviews:
- Festival Viva el tango arranca en Montevideo
(El Universal, October 3, 2009)
http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/630808.html
Practical Info:
Venue:
- Sala Zitarrosa
Av. 18 de Julio 1012
Montevideo, Uruguay
Phone/fax: (598) 2-9017303
Email: salazitarrosa@montevideo.com.uy
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