ARGENTINA

ARGENTINA ITSELF

• Argentina is the eighth largest country
• Argentina is located in South America
• It has at least 40 languages within the country
• It is also 1.1 million square miles

ARGENTINA MUSIC

• Astor Pizzolla was a famous bandoneon artist
• The bandoneon is an accordion like instrument
• The bandoneon is usually used for tango music which is very popular in Argentina
• Folk music is also a very popular music type in Argentina

ARGENTINA FOLK MUSIC

• http://www.allmusic.com/album/music-from-argentina-folk-music-tango-mw00008...
• Eduardo Falu was a famous folk guitar player
• Folk music in Argentina is mixed with fast and slow paced music
• Some famous folk pieces are Tiempo Dorado and De Be De.
• Folk music are upbeat and most of the lyrics are in Spanish

ARGENTINA TANGO

• Astor Pizzolla was a famous bandoneon tango artist
• One song that Astor Pizzolla composed was Adios Womino
• Another tango song was Kilometro 11.
• Tango songs are also fast and slow paced just like folk music
• http://www.allmusic.com/album/tango-argentina-music-club-mw0000262183

FESTIVALS

• The Cosquin National Folklore Festivals has been gathering musicians
• Since 1961 it's gathering musicians.
• During festivals, musicians will come from mountains to crowd streets.
• May 25 marks the independence from Spain.
• On that day, a festival will be held.

ARGENTINA FOOD

• Chipa, empanadas, deviled eggs, and humita.
• These foods are just some of the non meat foods
• Some meat foods are asado and churrasco.
• Many people loves Argentinian foods when visiting.

ASTOR PIZZOLLA

• Famous bandoneon player that plays well
• Famous tango artist
• Composed Adios womino
• He also composed many other tango songs
• http://www.allmusic.com/performance/adiós-nonino-tango-mq0001327103

BANDONEON

• The bandoneon is accordion like
• It has 71 buttons on it
• 33 on the left and 38 on the right
• It is usually played during tango music

RESOURCES

• Music - allmusic.com
• Background pics - haiku deck

CONCLUSION

• In conclusion Argentina is a very interesting country
• It has many musical cultures and styles
• Finally there are many people that enjoy visiting Argentina