Tanghetto
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Genres | Tango music, electronic music, world music, jazz fusion |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Constitution Music |
| Associated acts | Tangocrisis (ex-020), Tabaré Leyton |
| Website | www.tanghetto.com |
| Members | Max Masri Diego S. Velázquez |
Tanghetto is a musical group based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and one of the most important on the neo tango scene.
The style of Tanghetto is a blend of tango and electronic music. The experimentation in studio started in 2001, but Tanghetto was formed as a band in late 2002. Tanghetto's concept was developed by producer / composer / songwriter Max Masri and joined in the project by guitarist / composer Diego S. Velázquez. The band's current lineup includes bandoneon, violoncello, acoustic piano, acoustic and electric guitar, electronic and acoustic drums, samplers, and synthesizers. The main feature of their music, apart from the balance of electronic and ethnic sounds, is the strong presence of melody and song structure.
Tanghetto released their first album, Emigrante (electrotango) in 2003. It was inspired in the economic crisis that Argentina was facing back in 2001 and also in the feelings of distress generated by the massive exile of many young Argentines, that decided to flee from their country, in a desperate move to find a future. Emigrante was nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards of 2004 in the category of "Best Instrumental", and later reached platinum status in Argentina in 2006 and double platinum in 2009. According to The Los Angeles Times, Tanghetto is the most seductive electrotango band that is based in Buenos Aires and the album "Emigrante" is "marked by its languid melodies, its smoky textures and the kind of delicate piano lines that would make Massive Attack proud". In late 2004 the group released an album from a side project called Hybrid Tango, in which a variety of world music styles are blended with their unique sound, including flamenco, candombe, and jazz. This album was also nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards of 2005 in the Traditional/ Best Tango Category.
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