Tango Takes the Lead

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Tango, the sensual dance from Argentina, is booming in New York. It's turning up in tango classes, dance marathons, and TV shows. Today, we find out how tango's gliding steps and staccato rhythms are once again burning up dance floors. Also: Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings take another vintage style -- '60s soul and funk -- and bring it up to date for the present day. The Dap King's music is increasingly sampled on rap albums and is featured on singer Amy Winehouse's latest album. Jones and the band turn up the funk live in our studio. Finally, Soundcheck's CD Picks of the Week.

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