In his book “Conceived in Liberty," Murray Rothbard sees individual liberty not only as a great moral good in itself but as a “necessary condition for the flowering of all other goods that mankind cherishes: moral virtue, civilization, economic prosperity, and the arts and sciences.”
The “Nuevo Tango” is a new musical genre created by the genius of Astor Piazzolla. It is basically a fusion of the traditional Argentinian tango with elements of jazz, like improvisation and syncopated rhythm. One of his most celebrated works, "Libertango," is a shining example of this innovative style.
Another important aspect of "Libertango" is its theme of freedom. The title itself is a portmanteau of "libertad," the Spanish word for freedom, and "tango." At the time the piece was composed, it was crucial to make a strong statement about the value of freedom and individuality. In that particular year, Juan Domingo Perón, the socialist president of Argentina, died, and Isabelita, his third wife and vice president, took over the government. She must not be confused with his second wife, Evita. Yes, the same Evita that used to sing “Don’t cry for me, Argentina."
Months later, a military junta staged a coup d'état, took over the government, and put Isabelita under domicile arrest. They captured, tortured, and killed the rest of the loyal Peronistas. That was the beginning of what is known as the “Dirty War” of Argentina's military dictatorship. Thus, libertango is a cry for liberty and self-determination.
I believe this piece is powerful enough to transmit that message of freedom, yet you’ll be the judge, and so, our journey begins…
Fantastic! Very powerful and exciting execution!