Artists at the Center: Chih-Yu Chao & Stuart Zobel

• Chih-Yu Chao, bandoneón
• Stuart Zobel, guitar

Tango is a combination of dance, music, and culture that began in Argentina in the early 1900s. It's found not only in concerts, movies, and shows, but also in neighborhood dance halls all over the world. The bandoneón—a German instrument created in the 1800s—was later brought over to Argentina, where it joined the guitar in creating the Tango sound.

Together with guitarist Stuart Zobel, bandoneonist Chih-yu Chao will take you on a musical journey to the "Golden Age" of Argentine Tango (1930-1950s), as well as demonstrate some parallels with music from the other side of the world.

About Artists at the Center

https://www.seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/artists-at-the-center

About Chih-Yu Chao, bandoneón

Born in Taiwan (geographically opposite Argentina), Chih-yu Chao discovered Tango in 2008 as a social dancer and was immediately drawn to its music. A bandoneón later found her and turned her into a Tango musician, singing and playing for dancers and spectators alike.

About Stuart Zobel, guitar

https://stuartzobel.com/