Heritage and Culture
Text of Manuela Falero, Amalia Rodríguez y Camila Cruz Uruguay: Heritage and Culture Tango Tango is one of the most authentic and genuine musical expressions of the River Plate region and is central to Uruguay’s own musical tradition. Tango is one of the most authentic and genuine cultural expressions in the River Plate region. Born of the fusion between original African musical traditions and European and Creole instruments and rhythm, Tango is a testament to the rich cultural history of our region. Tango has its roots in both Buenos Aires and Montevideo. Tangible examples of this are the song “La Morocha” written in Buenos Aires by the Uruguayan song writer, Enrique Saborido or “Mi Noche Triste” composed in Montevideo by Argentine Pascual Contursi in 1916. In 2009, Tango was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Originally a genre that emerged from the outskirts of Montevideo and Buenos Aires at the end of 19th century, ...