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Electrotango Band Tanghetto

The electrotango band Tanghetto, based in Argentina, will perform at Skybox in Fishtown on May 29, 2010 as part of the Philadelphia International Tango Festival.
The electrotango band Tanghetto, based in Argentina, will perform at Skybox in Fishtown on May 29, 2010 as part of the Philadelphia International Tango Festival.

Fusing the sounds of original tango instrumentation and electronic music, the Buenos Aires-based "electrotango" band Tanghetto is featured this week on Crossover. Formed in 2001 by producer and composer/songwriter Max Masri and composer/arranger and instrumentalist Diego S. Velazquez, the band's lineup includes bandoneon, violoncello, acoustic piano, acoustic and electric guitar, electronic and acoustic drums, samplers, and synthesizers. Check out the Latin Grammy-nominated Tanghetto at Skybox in Philadelphia's Fishtown section on Saturday, May 29, 2010, starting at 9 pm for tango lessons and then a performance at 11 pm.

Tangehtto is headlining the first Philadelphia International Tango Festival, taking place May 28th to 30th, 2010.

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