the tango in Argentine and Uruguay and most of the other popular dances of South and Central America, as well as ragtime and jazz in the United States. Jelly Roll Morton claimed this Latin tinge is the essential element that distinguishes jazz from ragtime. These rhythms are the musical roots of groups like The Buena Vista Social Club. Includes historic tangos written by Ignacio Cervantes Cuba, Manuel Saumell Cuba, Juan Morel Campos Puerto Rico, Jose Quinton Puerto Rico, Ernesto Nazareth Brazil, Tomas Leon Mexico, Sebastian Yradier Spain, Eduardo Sanchez du Fuentas Cuba, Will Tyers USA, Vincente Greco Argentina, Anselmo Rosendo Mendizabal Argentina, Angel Villoldo Argentina, Eduardo Arolas Argentina, Juan Maglio Argentina
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