La Milonga. Christopher describes the various world music ingredients – the recipe – for creating his La Milonga!
- the historical origin and musical background of this Argentine peasant dance
- the pampas and the gaucho Argentine cowboys
- Argentina’s economic boom the ancestral dance forms that shaped the Argentine milonga:
- the peasant music of the compradritos
- the African condombe
- the habanera – a Cuban dance form of Spanish origin
The composer’s view – demonstrating by showcasing each musical element with a live performance featuring the flute, guitar, and cello – the Caliendo Trio.
