The albums that define
argentine tango.
Our picks for where to start with argentine tango — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
The argentine tango essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Gustavo Santaolalla
Before the Flood – Music from the Motion Picture
A haunting blend of orchestral textures and ambient soundscapes that evoke a sense of urgency about climate change.
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Gustavo Santaolalla
Brokeback Mountain – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Haunting melodies and sparse instrumentation evoke the vast emotional landscape of forbidden love and longing.
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Gustavo Santaolalla
Babel
A rich tapestry of eclectic sounds blending Argentine tango, world music, and evocative film score elements.
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Gustavo Santaolalla
The Motorcycle Diaries
A haunting blend of traditional Latin American melodies and contemporary acoustic textures that evoke a spirit of journey.
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Gustavo Santaolalla
The Last of Us
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