Making people pay their taxes is a difficult mission to achieve, but what about giving something back to the people that are actually up to date with their payments? The tax collection agency in the province of Buenos Aires has signed an agreement with Sony Music that promotes a program that will allow tax contributors that are up to date with their tax payments the possibility of downloading music in a free and legal way.

The music will be available for download through the internet platform ArbaTracks. The users will be able to choose songs by national artists. According to records from the tax collection agency in the province of Buenos Aires, the users that are registered debt-free will be given period of six months to pick their music and a maximum of 90 songs from the available repertoire.

Martín Di Bella, the holder of the agency, has emphasized that this initiative “valorizes the effort of the neighbors that are up to date on their taxes, and this promotes a positive tributary culture.”

Since the repertoire available only features national artists, this is also a way to encourage and promote Argentinian music by highlighting the value of legality and raising awareness in regards to fighting and discouraging piracy, Di Bella added.

The songs available include genres such as pop, tango, folk and rock, and comprise an integrated catalog by various artists such as Vicentico, Fito Paez, Faithfull Marianne, Ivan Noble, Andres Calamaro, Diego Torres, Soledad Pastorutti, Mercedes Sosa, Roberto Goyeneche, Facundo Cabral and many others. This collection will be updated in the coming months with new releases.

The agreement has been celebrated, and well accepted by many, starting with Argentinian musicians, such as the guitarist Oscar Righi from the band Bersuit who said: “at first glance music would seem inconsistent with the tax theme, but it is necessary to recognize those who make their contribution, because it is after the payment of taxes that a country grows.”

He continued by saying: “It is wonderful that so many people are up to date with taxes, and they are able to download music. Being with that peace of mind is a kind of reward for doing the right thing. And for us, anyone that can hear what we produce is the best gift.”

Many countries have big problems finding a good strategy for their citizens to pay their taxes. This initiative clearly is giving some positive results and generating awareness to the people. Hopefully, if the program is successful, other countries can take this model as an example and try to implement it as well.

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Tango Buenos Aires started on August 16 and continued until August 30. The event showcases the distinct style of tango dancing.

The signature dance style of South America’s Argentina is undeniably the passionate tango. Professional dancers and lovers of tango head to Buenos Aires, Argentina, for the annual Tango Festival and Dance World Cup.

With strong cultural importance and a rich history, tango has been a staple in the Argentine heritage and is close to the hearts of locals. Guided by passionate music and close body movements, tango is often synonymous with the country’s culture. The August festival brings tango enthusiasts through a journey of showcases, classes, documentary films, concerts, conferences and parties, all in celebration of the beloved dance.

Spectators and participants can enjoy a full schedule of activities during Tango Buenos Aires. A popular event spanning the duration of the festival is the interactive dance tango classes. Classes are available in different levels, including beginner, intermediate, and advance. Beginner classes are given for free, while all the courses available are taught by highly respected tango masters.

Coming from a host of different dance schools, these instructors bring with them expert knowledge and a genuine desire to spread the love of dance.

With venues throughout the city of Buenos Aires, performances happen nightly. Many performances are free and open to the public, giving people easy access to the cultural festivities. Famous dancers and choreographers, including special guests Ana Maria Stekelman and Maria Nieves, perform in pieces that illustrate the intense emotions and dance steps associated with tango.

Performances range from showcasing individuals to larger company performances, providing audiences with a wide variety of tango dances to enjoy. International dancers perform in the annual Dance Festival and World Cup, participating in activities that are present during the Tango Buenos Aires Festival. Competitions are held in the categories of Salon Tango and Stage Tango.

Participants are judged by professionals to determine the champions. Competitions are also held in the milonga scene as well. Milongas are essentially dance clubs in the neighborhoods of Buenos Aires where tango is danced on a regular basis. Locals often gather in milongas to express themselves through the language of dance.

Located in the Centro Municipal de Exposiciones, milongas and parties are held throughout the Tango Buenos Aires festival. Live music from orchestras and DJs are played while anyone from the beginning to advanced levels of dance are welcome to step onto the dance floor. Over 400 couples dancing in the World Cup of Dance lit up the dance floor during a welcome ball, kicking off the Tango Buenos Aires festivities.

Documentary films are also a part of Tango Buenos Aires. This years films aim to analyze the way in which tango has changed over recent years. Because tango is often considered to be an important component of Argentine culture, these documentary films showcase how the style of dance has continued to reinvent itself throughout the years, while still remaining true to its roots.

Like many of the performances and concerts, the films shown at Tango Buenos Aires are free of charge. The abundance of tango activities occurring through Tango Buenos Aires is a great chance for visitors and locals to immerse themselves in the passionate dance style.

The celebration of tango as a natural treasure makes the two week festival an exciting way to dance into Argentine culture.

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