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Article: Buenos Aires; THE TOWN THAT TANGOS; In a city that's bigger than New York and just as cosmopolitan, the mournful sound of the bandoneon and the intense twists of the tango still reign on the streets.(TRAVEL)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
- Article date:
- August 26, 2001
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Byline: Chris Welsch; Staff Writer
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"Tango is a way of culture, a way of thinking; it's instinctive. As the political poet Descepolo said, `It's a sad feeling you can dance.' "
A native of Buenos Aires, and a proud Argentinian, told this joke to sum up the country's reputation in South America.
Three South Americans are walking together as a rainstorm begins to drench them. Thunder booms and lightning flashes.
The Bolivian covers his head. "Ay, my bad luck never ends."
The Chilean cries, "Let's run for shelter!"