For the uninitiated, Piazzolla is considered one of Argentina’s musical geniuses. The child of Italian immigrants, he was born in Mar del Plata. Early in his life he lived in New York City, and as a teenager and young adult he worked as a musician and composer in Buenos Aires. After earning recognition for his talent, he won a grant from the French government and studied composition with Nadia Boulanger in Paris. One of his lasting achievements is the musical style that is known as ‘Nuevo Tango.’ It combines traditional tango with elements of jazz and classical influences.

Source: The Bubble September 07, 2016 19:41 UTC