They formed in 1999. Their first release was Vuelvo Al Sur/El Capitalismo Foráneo in 2000, followed by the album La Revancha del Tango in 2001. Their music is clearly tango, but also uses electronic elements such as samples, beats and breaks.
Live material was broadcast on Gilles Peterson's world music show Worldwide on BBC one in May 2004. Philippe Cohen Solal has also released a DJ set: Inspiracion, Espiracion (P. Cohen Solal DJ Mix) (2004). This album is a compilation of classic tangos from the likes of Anibal Troilo and Astor 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 didn't make the cut in 2001.
Their last album Tango 3.0 was released on April 19, 2010.
The name of the trio comes from a form of wordplay very common in Rioplatense Spanish's argot named vesre. This wordplay involves the reversal of syllables. Thus, the word 'Tan-go' becomes 'Go-tan', the name the trio have chosen for their project.
Santa Maria
Gotan Project Lyrics
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hay temblor de gotán
este tango es para vos
Hay milonga de amor
hay temblor de gotán
Hay milonga de amor
Este tango es para vos
Hay milonga de amor
este tango es para vos
The lyrics of Gotan Project's song Santa Maria express a deep sense of passion and longing, heavily inspired by the traditional Argentinian dance and music style, tango. The opening lines, "Hay milonga de amor, hay temblor de gotán" can be interpreted as a depiction of the raw emotion and sensuality that characterizes the tango. Milonga refers to a particular type of dance that is closely related to the tango, while gotán is an Argentinian slang word for the rhythm of the tango. This line sets the mood for the rest of the song and creates a sense of anticipation for the listener.
The repetition of the phrase "Este tango es para vos" conveys a sense of directness and intimacy, as if the singer is addressing a specific individual, making it a love song. The phrase also evokes the idea of the tango as a personal and emotional experience shared between two people. The overall vibe of the song is one of nostalgia, with the lyrics painting the picture of a distant beloved, prompting the singer to express their feelings through the medium of the dance. The last line, "hay milonga de amor, hay temblor de gotán, este tango es para vos" brings the song to a close leaving the listener with a profound sense of longing and passion.
Line by Line Meaning
Hay milonga de amor
There is a gathering of love in this dance
hay temblor de gotán
There is a shiver in the music of this tango
este tango es para vos
This tango is for you, specifically
Hay milonga de amor
There is a gathering of love in this dance
hay temblor de gotán
There is a shiver in the music of this tango
Hay milonga de amor
There is a gathering of love in this dance
Este tango es para vos
This tango is for you, specifically
Hay milonga de amor
There is a gathering of love in this dance
hay temblor de gotán
There is a shiver in the music of this tango
este tango es para vos
This tango is for you, specifically
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Guido De Angelis, Maurizio De Angelis, Cesare De Natale, Leonie Gane, Susan Duncan-Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mildredlinsday7981
❤❤❤❤ son años que la busco 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️
@myrtop1140
Μυτρω
@YamilettZD
En la película shall we dance vi a Richard Gere uno de mis actores favoritos y Jennifer López bailar, precioso.
@HOCKEYDIVA
OH GOD, I LOVE TANGO ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 ❤️ 😍 MUY MUY BIEN
@myrtop1140
Μυτρω
@rhenthisrhenthat1
Love this
@Roberto-qu4ph
Santa Maria (Del Buen Ayre) - Gotan Project
Ay milonga de amor.
Ay temblor de gotán.
Argentina , Buenos Aires.
El puerto de Santa María del Buen Ayre.
Ay milonga de amor,
Este tango es para vos.
@myrtop1140
Μυτρω❤
@M.O.32
Los argentinos siempre dejando bien alto a América con su talento y sobretodo su HUMILDAD. Definitivamente son los mejores en lo que hacen. Saludos desde Argentina
@Tavo87.r
So cute