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Vocabulary - Take 2 - Followers - Boleo

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Maybe it's a good thing for a follower to follow a bunch of different leaders, sometimes being led into boleo and sometimes into back ocho. One of the difficulties many followers have is recognizing when someone is leading a boleo. While sometimes people lead things in funny ways, the follower still needs to understand what's going on.

Artist Name:
Juan D'Arienzo
Song Title:
9 de Julio
Album Title:
RCA Victor 100 Años - Juan D'Arienzo

Known as "El Rey del Compás" (King of the Beat), his music is played often at milongas. The instrumentals are the classic rhythmic tangos with a strong staccato dance rhythm.