The Paris-based Gotan Project is trio Philippe Cohen Solal (France), Eduardo Makaroff (Argentina), and Christoph H. Müller (Switzerland). Named after tango master Carlos Gardel's racehorse, Lunático, and recorded in both Buenos Aires and Paris, the band's intoxicating 2006 tango album is infused with intriguing electronica samples, beats, and euro dance grooves. Adding to the global grooves, the album also features collaborations with both Argentine Gustavo Beytelmann on piano and the Tucson, Arizona band, Calexico. Tracks from this highly-recommended album include: 1. Amor Porteno (featuring Calexico) 2. Notas (featuringJuan Carlos Cacares) 3. Diferente 4. Celos 5. Lunatico 6. Mi Confesion (featuring Koxmoz) 7. Tango Cancion 8. La Viguela 9. Criminal 10. Arrabal 11. Domingo (featuring Jimi Santos) 12. Paris, Texas G. Merritt
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