For years, the French accordionist Vincent Peirani resisted playing tango. Why would a modernist like himself venture down a predictable road? Now, with Abrazo, he not only embraces the tango, but puts his own squeeze on the tradition too.

The Checkout: Watch Vincent Peirani and Emile Parisien's Adventurous Take on The Tango

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