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	TANGO MUSIC Click the links below to hear samples. Enjoy! Stores carry tango CDs in the "World Music" section under Argentina or in the "Latin Music" section. Soundtracks may be found in the soundtrack section. Listen before buying to ensure the 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 get 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 provided at internet CD stores (decide what artists you prefer), then purchase at your local music store or choose to buy online. Have a list so that if the music store doesn't carry one artist, they might have the next. 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. To listen click Amazon Samples>> Buenos Aires by Night A good compilation CD. To listen click Amazon 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). To listen click Amazon 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. To listen click Amazon Samples>> Tango Argentino Original Cast Recording Soundtrack to a 1985 stage show. Dramatic more modern sounding tangos. To listen click Amazon Samples>> 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 A favourite of mine. His vast collection of works are highly interpretational yet still suitable for beginners because if his slower and very pronounced "hard beats". 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. 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, Osvoldo Pugliese and more recently popular new Tango group called El Arranque. Dancers will find his recordings quiet enjoyable to dance to. Ricardo Tanturi The many albums you may find by Tanturi will either feature vocalist Enrique Campos or Alberto Castillo. Despite the vocals this music is 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. Others to look for: Juan Darienzo, Alberto De Angeles, Miguel Calo These composers are pretty consistent in providing danceable music. Look for albums recorded after 1940. Internet Music Store TangoStore.com >> delivery is 6 days - all fees charged in US$, many CD's at $US12. When factoring the high shipping charge, ordering only a few CD's will result in great savings and a selection imposible to find in local stores. Instructional videos also available.