[Tango-L] Milonga

[romerob@telusplanet.net]

Some info I have gathered over the years:

Most recent research indicates that the Milonga may have been introduced to 
Uruguay by Brazilian soldiers who stayed in Uruguay after the Brazil and 
Argentina war in the 1820's.
-First record of the milonga as a dance form is mentioned in Argentine  
literature about 1860. 
- First record of milonga danced on stage appears in the early 1890's.
- The titles of Milonga and Tango were interchangeable by the music studios in 
the early 1900's.
- The old tango "El Lloron" became a Milonga
- Florindo Sassone describes that the true tango is played slow in Milonga 
tempo and melody and gives an example with his tango "La Clavada" played in 
Tokyo at his last tour.
- The difference in tempo between Milonga and Tango is merely a difference of 
style between Uruguay (slow) and Argentina (fast).
 
Cheers,

Bruno