Gotan Project is a musical group based in Paris. It consists from musicians Philippe Cohen Solal (French), Eduardo Makaroff (Argentine), and Christoph H. Müller.
Group was formed in 1999. They released their solo album in 2001 – La Revancha del Tango. Their music involves tango, but also uses elements such as samples, beats, and breaks.
Philippe Cohen Solal has also released a DJ set: Inspiración Espiración – A Gotan Project DJ Set Selected & Mixed by Philippe Cohen Solal (2004). This album is a compilation of classic tangos from the likes of Aníbal Troilo, Ástor Piazzolla and Gotan Project remixes. The album also includes a bonus CD with the track “La Cruz del Sur” – which was meant to be included on La Revancha del Tango, but did not make the cut in 2001.
Their full discography:
– La Revancha del Tango (2001)
– Inspiración Espiración – DJ set (2004)
– Lunatico (2006)
– Gotan Project Live ( 2008)
– Tango 3.0 (2010)
DJset of Gotan Project’s Christoph H. Müller @ Ya Basta Festibal on October 13th in Paris, . It contains also a number of special edits / mashups Christoph (« El Suizo ») created especially for the occasion. Enjoy the Pachamama Mix!
In the song La Gloria you can hear the voice of legendary Argentinian football commentator Victor Hugo Morales