Libertango

Libertango is a composition by tango composer Ástor Piazzolla, recorded and published in 1974 in Milan. The title is a portmanteau merging "Libertad" (Spanish for liberty) and "Tango", symbolizing Piazzolla's break from Classical Tango to Tango Nuevo.

Performances

Ástor Piazzolla, recorded and published Libertango in 1974 in Milan, symbolizing his break from Classical Tango to Tango Nuevo.(see below for recording details)

Cellist YoYo Ma played Libertango on his 1997 album - Soul of the Tango: The Music of Ástor Piazzolla.

It was featured by guitarist Al Di Meola in his 2000 album The Grande Passion.

In 2002 Libertango appeared on Australian/British classical crossover string quartet Bond second album "Shine".

Derivatives

Cuban-American singer/composer Luisa Maria Güell added lyrics in the theme of the "Libertango" title and recorded it for her 2007 album ' 'Una' '.

According to the performance database at All Music Guide, the composition has appeared on over 500 separate releases.Grace Jones's song I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango) uses the same music, as does Jazz Mandolin Project's song "Jungle Tango", Guy Marchand's song "Moi je suis tango" and Kati Kovács's song Hívlak.