ArtistInfo

Tajmahal

FR, Lyon
of Dance
A.k.a. Stephan Gallay Stephane Gallay

Tajmahal began his music career in the Factory club, Lyon, and as co-manager of the Kobdo, one of the first techno clubs in Lyon. In 1995, he became a label DJ with the legendary Trans'Pact Productions, and a co-writer with Asia 2001. This collaboration produced 4 albums, of which Tajmahal contributed to 3 or 4 tracks on each. Stand out tracks include 'Processor 5', 'Planetarium' & 'Ra'. After leaving Asia 2001 in 1997, he started his own career, organizing Trance parties with the D.K.P. association. By now he had Dj'd at Trance Buddha @ Amsterdam, Expansion area @ Boom Festival 97 in Portugal & Global Sunrise @ Manchester and many others. At his own parties he played with live acts such as Jaïa, Shakti Twins & Asia 2001 and DJ'd with Mick Chaos @ DKP, Sid Shanti @ Gibus,Paris & Dino Psaras / Total Eclipse @ Boomerang, Space. His most recent plays incude a return to Global Sunrise, 98 Futuria @ Grenoble and guesting with Gill at Enlightenment, London. In July 99 Taj played to 700 eager people @ Pulse open air party which he also organised.Followed by Universal Trance Project party organised by DJ L'Elf from Monolithe Records with Blue Planet Corporation, Ninja, Gill & Thylan Live act. Most recently TAJ has featured @ Psyberpunk NYE party called Trance Millenium Express where he played with Cosmix, Yazz, Jaia, Chrisbo, ECT & of course Gill. More recently Tajmahal has been one of Chaos Unlimited's ears to the world, performing his A&R duties and searching out new Trance sounds from across Europe. He has made three tapes for Chaos, Galactic Nebula (which was voted tape of the month by Dream Creation). Boom Inside My Head (inspired by too much fun @ Boom) and A Sunny Day In Manchester. He is also co-produced a stunning CD called 'Rrebirth' which was featured on the cover of the of Wax magazine.