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Dr. Samuel Borushek discusses the history of the Tango

BROADCAST: Aug. 28, 1996 | DURATION: 00:33:38

Synopsis

Dr. Samuel Borushek explores the origins of the Tango and what led to its widespread prevalence and adaptation.

Details

Broadcast Date
Aug. 28, 1996

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
33 minutes, 38 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Dance Travel & Culture - General World History & Politics

People

Medical personnel

Tags

Borushek, Samuel--Interviews Endocrinologists--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews Medicine Audiotapes. Radio programs. Borushek, Samuel--Interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Borushek, Samuel--Interviews. Borushek, Samuel, interviewee. Argentina--Social life and customs--Dances Tangos. Barenboim, Daniel

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