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| Grupo Nº 23 | |
|---|---|
| Name | Grupo Nº 23 |
| Background | group_or_band |
| Origin | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Genres | Tango, electronic, neotango, milonga |
| Labels | Independent |
| Associated acts | Gotan Project, Otros Aires, Bajofondo, Tanghetto |
Grupo Nº 23 is an Argentine tango ensemble formed in Buenos Aires that blends traditional tango instrumentation with electronic production and contemporary arrangements. The group emerged within the early 21st-century neotango movement alongside ensembles and artists who revived and reimagined Astor Piazzolla's legacy, merging influences from Carlos Gardel, Aníbal Troilo, and electronic acts. Grupo Nº 23's work intersects with global crossover projects and contemporary festivals, contributing to modern interpretations of Argentine musical heritage.
Grupo Nº 23 formed in Buenos Aires amid a resurgence of interest in late 20th- and early 21st-century reinterpretations of tango that followed the international prominence of ensembles such as Gotan Project and Bajofondo. Early members cited inspirations from historic figures like Carlos Gardel, Osvaldo Pugliese, and Ástor Piazzolla, while also acknowledging contemporaries including Otros Aires, Tanghetto, and Narcotango. The ensemble's initial performances took place in venues associated with the porteño circuit—clubs and milongas frequented alongside artists tied to institutions such as the Teatro Colón, La Usina del Arte, and festivals like the Festival Internacional de Tango de Buenos Aires. Over subsequent seasons Grupo Nº 23 collaborated with guest performers connected to ensembles and figures like Electrocutango, Orquesta Escuela de Tango Emilio Balcarce, Juan D'Arienzo-inspired orchestras, and soloists from conservatories such as the Conservatorio Nacional de Música Carlos López Buchardo.
Membership has included instrumentalists trained in conservatories and music schools linked to Universidad Nacional de las Artes and the Conservatorio Provincial de Música. The ensemble's lineup has featured violinists, bandoneonists, pianists, double bassists, and electronic producers with ties to scenes around San Telmo, Palermo, and venues like Café Tortoni. Collaborators have included singers and instrumental soloists who have worked with orchestras connected to figures such as Roberto Goyeneche, Floreal Ruiz, and Horacio Salgán. Management and production have at times intersected with promoters and cultural organizations active in Buenos Aires, including groups associated with the Secretaría de Cultura de la Nación and independent promoters who organize circuits involving Centro Cultural Recoleta and Usina del Arte.
Grupo Nº 23's style synthesizes strands of tango tradition—drawing on the harmonic language of Ástor Piazzolla and the phrasing of Aníbal Troilo—with electronic textures reminiscent of Gotan Project and Bajofondo. Arrangements reference repertoire by canonical composers such as Carlos Gardel, Osvaldo Fresedo, Juan D'Arienzo, and Francisco Canaro, while integrating production techniques associated with acts like Mercan Dede and labels in the world-electronic crossover scene. The ensemble's sound palette includes bandoneón timbres allied to interpretations associated with Astor Piazzolla's Nuevo tango movement, violin lines evoking Eduardo Rovira, piano motifs recalling Horacio Salgán, and rhythmic reworkings influenced by electronic producers who have remixed tango standards at festivals like the Sónar Festival and venues such as La Trastienda.
Grupo Nº 23's recorded output spans studio albums, EPs, singles, and collaborative tracks featuring guest artists known from the tango and electronic scenes. Releases have been presented independently and distributed in physical and digital formats alongside contemporaries like Otros Aires, Tanghetto, Gotan Project, Bajofondo, and Electrocutango. Their catalogue includes reinterpretations of classics by Carlos Gardel and Ástor Piazzolla as well as original compositions influenced by composers and songwriters such as Gustavo Cerati, Spinetta, and arrangers trained within institutions like the Conservatorio Municipal Manuel de Falla. Collaborations and remixes have involved producers and DJs active in circuits with affiliations to festivals such as Midem and venues like Nokia Theater-style stages used by world-electronic crossover artists.
Grupo Nº 23 has performed in Buenos Aires venues tied to tango history—including San Telmo's milongas and concert halls such as Teatro Gran Rex and Club Atlético San Lorenzo-style stages—while participating in international festivals featuring tango and world music artists like Montreux Jazz Festival, WOMAD, and Babel Med Music. Tours brought the ensemble to cultural centers where tango and neotango share audiences with acts like Gotan Project, Bajofondo, Gotan Project-affiliated projects, and other crossover artists who have played venues including Royal Albert Hall, Palau de la Música Catalana, and the Sydney Opera House. Guest appearances and collaborations linked them with orchestras and soloists formerly associated with figures such as Astor Piazzolla, Aníbal Troilo, Adelita Domingo-style academies, and contemporary producers from labels that promote world-electronic fusion.
Critics contextualize Grupo Nº 23 within the wave of neotango ensembles that reshaped public perception of tango in the 21st century alongside Gotan Project and Bajofondo. Reviews have compared their approach to reinterpretations by Ástor Piazzolla and contemporary projects associated with Electrocutango and Otros Aires, noting the ensemble's balance between homage to figures like Carlos Gardel and stylistic innovation akin to artists such as Gustavo Cerati in crossover contexts. Their legacy is considered part of a broader revival that influenced programming at institutions and festivals connected to Teatro Colón, La Bienal de Arte Joven, and cultural exchanges involving Argentine music schools like Conservatorio Nacional de Música and international conservatories. Grupo Nº 23's recordings and performances are cited in discussions of modern tango's global diffusion and continue to appear alongside works by prominent tango and fusion artists in curated retrospectives and playlists.
Category:Argentine musical groups Category:Tango musicians Category:Neotango