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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. Formed in
2001 by producer and songwriter Max Masri and arranger and instrumentalist
Diego S. Velázquez, the band's lineup includes bandoneon, violoncello,
acoustic piano, acoustic 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 in 2003. It was nominated
for a Latin Grammy award in 2004, and reached platinum status in Argentina
in 2006. 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 sound, including flamenco, candombe, and jazz. This album was al
