What do you get when you combine traditional tango and with the contemporary electronic sound and house beats? The answer my friend is the music of the Paris-based Gotan Project. Even the group's name reflects their deep Tango roots. The word "Gotan" is rearranged from the word "Tango" - actually according to Wikipedia, the name is the result of an popular Argentinean wordplay involving the reversal of syllables.

I really like Gotan Project's concept of fusing the more traditional Latin music and sometimes jazz with electronica. I am captivated by their elegant use of the accordion and vocals in many of their hits. Despite its immediate appeal to chic listeners, the music of Gotan Project is much broader than you think. World music lovers will certainly be attracted to the group's authentic tango tones. Even if you are not a fan of tango, Gotan Project's music will still appease. Most of their hits are soothing enough to be used as excellent background music. Of course, you will look hip by playing their music.

Ever since I was exposed to Gotan Project music from a chill out music compilation CD, I had been looking to acquire more of the trio's music. I was absolutely elated on Monday to find that all three of their albums are available for download from eMusic. I paid $10 for the three albums and still have enough credits to download other music. The songs are in MP3 VBR format (near CD quality) and can be played with impunity on any digital media devices. You can purchase the music from Gotan Project here. Since I am now a big fan of Gotan Project, I still plan to buy their CDs as they all come with bonus materials (like extra tracks or CDs).

I highly recommend all three Gotan Project's album. Both the debut album, La Revancha del Tango and their latest release, Lunatico are the best while Inspiracion-Espiracion Remix is the weaker of the three. Happy chilling.

9/6/2006 1:20:37 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)

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