Brazuca Sounds

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Brazuca Sounds #53 - Tom Jobim - Matita Perê (1973) Aug 23, 2023

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In episode #53 we celebrate the album "Matita Perê" by Tom Jobim, released in May 1973 by Philips. Considered one of the inventors of bossa-nova, Jobim had astronomical success in Brazil and abroad (especially the USA), so for this album, he decided to explore new territories. Produced and arranged by German composer Claus Ogerman, he came up with a complex mix of nature-inspired sounds, Brazilian roots, and erudite music, all encapsulated by the poetry of Guimarães Rosa, although the opening is quite literally a bossa-nova classic: "Águas de Março". The album was released as "Jobim" for the international market, by MCA Records, and also with a different cover. Follow our playlist on Spotify: "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds".

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Brazuca Sounds #52: Milton Nascimento - Milagre dos Peixes and more Aug 01, 2023

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In episode #52 we talk about the album "Milagre dos Peixes" by Milton Nascimento, released in August 1973.

Following the success of "Clube da Esquina" in 1972 Milton reunited with his band Som Imaginário to produce a follow-up as good (or better) than his previous masterpiece. "Milagre dos Peixes" had its lyrics heavily censored by the military regime, so it became an experimental endeavor of sonic aspirations and instrumental tracks.

We also discussed the album "Matança de Porco", released by Nascimentos' backup band Som Imaginário, led by Wagner Tiso. And finally, "Beto Guedes, Danilo Caymmi, Toninho Horta, Novelli", an obscure but fundamental album from members of the Clube da Esquina's collective.

To finish off this episode, we discussed the elemental contributions of Naná Vasconcelos to "Milagre dos Peixes", and his two epic percussive-centric albums released in 1973.

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Brazuca Sounds #51 - Soap Opera Soundtracks Jul 07, 2023

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In episode #51 we discussed the impact of soap opera soundtracks on the Brazilian music industry. The scores were very often written/produced by big names such as Roberto Carlos/Erasmo Carlos, Marcos Valle, Baden Powell, and Vinícius de Moraes. We'll be playing songs performed by Osmar Milito, Chico Batera, Banda Black Rio, Lincoln Olivetti, and obscure jams from Kris & Cristina, Sonia Burnier, Ronaldo Resedá, and two soundtrack grandmasters: Waltel Branco and Nonato Buzar. The telenovelas are a big part of Brazilian culture and an invaluable source of material for music enthusiasts. Follow our playlist on Spotify "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds".

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Brazuca Sounds #50 - Marcos Valle - Previsão do Tempo (1973) Jun 14, 2023

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In episode #50 we celebrate the album "Previsão do Tempo" by Marcos Valle, released in September 1973 by Odeon. After experimenting with different bands, and a handful of soundtracks under his name, Marcos Valle came up with his album masterpiece according to many critics. Backed up by the trio Azymuth, "Previsão do Tempo" is a blend of Brazilian MPB, with funk, soul, pop, and jazz, with a high volume of political lyrics, written mostly by Marcos and his brother Paulo Sergio Valle. The album was not a mainstream hit upon its release although over time gained a cult status amongst DJs and record collectors. Follow our playlist on Spotify: "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds".

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Brazuca Sounds #49 - New Sounds of Brazil May 16, 2023

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In episode #49, we introduce a new wave of Brazilian music by presenting albums released in 2023 by Iara Rennó (pictured), Rodrigo Campos, and Bike. They all come out of São Paulo, summarizing a great variety of different genres, styles, and sounds historically being produced by the big city. Then we also quickly review the latest work by artists such as Glue Trip (Paraíba), Bala Desejo (Rio de Janeiro), Rafael Martini (Minas Gerais), Lucas Santanna (Bahia), and Criolo (São Paulo). Follow our playlist on Spotify "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds".

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Brazuca Sounds #48 - Brazilian Funk & Disco Apr 21, 2023

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In episode #48, we expand on the Brazilian soul and funk from Episode #11 and Episode #12. We put together a list of great albums influenced by soul, funk and disco blended with the touch of regional rhythms. Among the artists discussed are Som Nosso de Cada Dia, União Black, Zeca do Trombone e Roberto Sax, Franko Xavier, Abaeté, Don Beto, and the megahits "Black Coco" by Painel de Controle and "Olhos Coloridos" by Sandra Sá. We finished this episode by celebrating albums released in the 1970s by the soul-funk icons Cassiano and Wilson Simonal. Follow our playlist on Spotify "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds". Get bonus content on Patreon

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Brazuca Sounds #47 - João Donato - Quem é Quem (1973) Mar 28, 2023

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In episode #47 we celebrate the album "Quem é Quem" by João Donato, released 50 years ago in September 1973. After a terrible divorce, Donato left the United States after 12 years and put together a great group of musicians, songwriters, and producers. A master on the piano (and accordion), "Quem é Quem" also shows João Donato singing for the first time, and playing the Fender Rhodes, encouraged by producer Marcos Valle. A commercial failure upon its release by the record label Odeon, the album gained a cult status over the years. Follow our playlist on Spotify: "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds".--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brazucasounds/message Get bonus content on Patreon

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Brazuca Sounds #46 - Brazilian Carnaval: Explained Mar 02, 2023

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In episode #46, we talk about Samba-Enredo, a sub-genre of modern samba made specifically for Carnaval. "Samba-enredo" translates literally as samba-theme, played by a samba school to narrate a historical event in a lyrical form. Over the years, however, many of those songs became popular beyond the Carnaval parade in February, even being recorded by famous artists. We introduce you to some of these songs such as "Liberdade, Liberdade", "Festa Para um Rei Negro", "É Hoje", and artists such as Martinho da Vila, Originais do Samba, Simone, Marisa Monte. Among the most popular samba schools are Mangueira, Portela, Salgueiro, Império Serrano, and each group has 70 minutes to present by crossing a 530 metres avenue called the Sambadrome. The drumming section (bateria) of every samba school is composed of around 250-300 musicians playing a variety of percussive instruments. Follow our playlist on Spotify to listen to all songs played in full: "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds".--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brazucasounds/message Get bonus content on Patreon

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Brazuca Sounds #45 - History of Samba in 25 Songs Feb 23, 2023

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In episode #45, we tell the history of samba in Brazil over 100 years. From its early days and songwriters like Noel Rosa, Ismael Silva (pictured), and "the singer of the masses", Orlando Silva, to more contemporary samba-makers such as João Nogueira, Candeia, and Zeca Pagodinho. We also play indispensable songs from Cartola, Carlos Cachaça, Adoniran Barnosa, and Bezerra da Silva by discussing the different sub-genres of samba such as Partido Alto, Pagode, Samba-Canção, Samba de Roda, and much more. Also mentioned: Aracy de Almeida, Elizeth Cardoso, Lupicínio Rodrigues, Jamelão, Nelson Sargento, Paulinho da Viola, Beth Carvalho and Fundo de Quintal. Follow our playlist on Spotify to listen to all songs played in full: "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds".--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brazucasounds/message Get bonus content on Patreon

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Brazuca Sounds #44 - Nara Leão Feb 01, 2023

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In episode #44, we celebrate the music of Nara Leão. Amongst one the pioneers of the bossa-nova movement in Rio de Janeiro, Nara Leão transcended the music genre. Considered by many the "Muse of Bossa Nova", Nara decided to distance herself from any label imposed by the media, blending the voice of favelas into her music by recording songs composed by legendary samba songwriters such as Cartola and Zé Keti.

Unlike other great singers of her generation, Nara Leão also played the guitar, and was an active voice against the dictatorship in Brazil, including a cameo in the collective manifesto "Tropicalia". Fundamental albums to start: "Nara" (64), "Opinião de Nara" (64), and "Dez Anos Depois" (71).

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