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Tango : The Art History of Love by Robert Farris Thompson (Pantheon)
Tango, the sensual dance from Argentina, is booming in New York. It's turning up in tango classes, dance marathons, and TV shows. Today, we find out how tango's gliding steps and staccato rhythms are once again burning up dance floors. Also: Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings take another vintage style -- '60s soul and funk -- and bring it up to date for the present day. The Dap King's music is increasingly sampled on rap albums and is featured on singer Amy Winehouse's latest album. Jones and the band turn up the funk live in our studio. Finally, Soundcheck's CD Picks of the Week.
Tango Fever
Tango, the sensual dance originating in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is more popular than ever, inspiring tango classes, dance marathons, and TV shows like "Dancing with the Stars." In advance of the N.Y. Tango Festival taking place this weekend, we look at the music behind the passion.
Soundcheck CD Picks of the Week
Each week, the Soundcheck staff digs through their inboxes for the best, catchiest, or strangest music they can find.
Richard Leo Johnson & Gregg Bendian, "Who Knew Charlie Shoe?" Johnson is perhaps the real heir to the throne left empty when John Fahey died. His acoustic guitar playing is ...
Richard Leo Johnson & Gregg Bendian, "Who Knew Charlie Shoe?" Johnson is perhaps the real heir to the throne left empty when John Fahey died. His acoustic guitar playing is ...
Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings
Retro-soul stylists Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings have generally stayed off the mainstream music industry radar - until now. With their third album, "100 Days, 100 Nights," the band is receiving high-profile attention, with features on MTV and major magazines. Today we find out why as the band performs live ...