TANGO MUSIC The list below has many samples and/or track listings. Enjoy!
  Recordings   "The Tango Lesson" Soundtrack This is a great compilation despite the film score cues which are not suitable for dance (nearly every other piece). With over twenty tracks on the CD there is still plenty of good dance music Listen to samples >> Best Tango Album in the World...Ever! A compilation 2 CD set that has at least 12 danceable pieces on it (has been available in Vancouver at Highlife Records). Listen to samples >>
"Forever Tango" Soundtrack This is a beautifully recorded 2 CD set. It has taken Tango from various periods and performed them in a more modern approach. The pieces vary in speeds and many are danceable. View track listing at Amazon >>
Tango Argentino Original Cast Recording Soundtrack to a 1985 stage show. Dramatic more modern sounding tangos. View track listing at Amazon >> Soundtrack to the movie "Tango" by Carlos Saura, music by Lalo Schifrin: although a bit dark for my taste, it packs 22 tracks and some are suitable for dancing. Artists
Osvoldo Pugliese His vast collection of works are highly interpretational yet still suitable for beginners because if his slower and very pronounced "down beats". . A good Pugliese album is Ausencia >> Or listen to mp3 Amazon Samples >>
Carlos DiSarli Whether instrumental or with vocals you will find that DiSarli's recordings are quite suitable for dancing, especially for beginners who desire a clear unwavering beat. Among DiSarli favourites are pieces "Bahia Blanca" and "A La Gran Muneca" which is also the name one of his albums. . For some instrumentals with many danceable vocals listen to samples from his album A La Gran Muneca >>
Julio DeCaro
De Caro has written many original Tangos which have been interpreted by many. De Caro's innovative arranging style is said to have influenced among others, Osvaldo Pugliese and more recently popular new Tango group called El Arranque. Dancers will find his recordings quiet enjoyable to dance to. A good Julio De Caro album is Tangos de Rompe y Raja >> Some albums with vocals are danceable. For example: Francisco Canaro's album Desde el Alma >> Jose Basso's album Por La Vuelta >> Ricardo Tanturi Tanturi's albums will either feature vocalist Enrique Campos or Alberto Castillo and are quite danceable. However, its tempos are often slightly faster. More advanced dancers will have no trouble using the many intricate walking variations to this music. RCA Club's album "Ricardo Tanturi" is good. You may listen to samples from other albums if you click here >> Anibal Troilo To sample one of his better albums click here >> Miguel Calo For an mp3 page of Milongas and Valses by Miguel Calo click here >>
Orquestra Escuela de Tango
Another favourite group of mine which pays tribute to the old masters in a sound and mastering quality that is very today. Click to listen to their album De Contrapunto >>
El Arrranque A new group of young musicians currently releasing exciting tango-dance music. Listen to samples >> Color Tango A new group of Buenos Aires based musicians currently releasing exciting tango-dance music. Listen to samples >> Free Tango Music Downloads eSnips.com >> The download button will only function properly when you are signed in. Therefore you will need to register online before any downloading is possible. |
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BUYING TIPS Stores carry CDs in the "World Music" section under Argentina or the "Latin Music" section. Tango movie soundtracks may be found in the soundtrack section. Listen before buying to ensure mastering/ production quality is up to standard and that there are enough danceable tunes. Not all music stores are savvy to tango so they buy Nuevo Tango (NeoTango) artists such as Astor Piazzolla (superb for listening but seldom played at tango socials) or they buy the right artists but purchase their less desirable recordings or pre-1940 recordings. Avoid the fast tempos and poor recording/ mastering quality of pre-1940 recordings or "Golden Age" recordings until you are a more proficent dancer. Listen to samples on internet CD stores (decide what artists you prefer), then purchase at your local music store or choose to buy online. Bring your list, so that if the music store doesn't carry one artist, they might have the next. |
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