Brazuca Sounds

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Brazuca Sounds #33: Gilberto Gil - Refazenda; Refavela; Realce Jun 20, 2022

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In episode #33 we celebrate Gilberto Gil's 80th birthday by discussing his 1970s trilogy.

Refazenda (1975), where Gil paid tribute to his Northeastern roots in Bahia after he came from his exile in London; Refavela (1977), a celebration of his African origins after a trip to Nigeria; and Realce (1979), influenced by the disco music and recorded in Los Angeles.

Brazuca Sounds #32: Brazilian Psychedelia Jun 08, 2022

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In episode #30 we discussed the psychedelic music coming out of Brazil by listing 10 fundamental albums. Brazilian psychedelia goes way beyond Tropicalia, with its influences not limited to rock but taken elements from Africa, samba, folk, and Brazilian regional rhythms. From percussionist master Pedro Santos to the Afrobeat ensemble Free Son to psychedelic bands such as Os Brazões, Karma, and Modulo 1000, Paulo Bagunça e Tropa Maldita, and the folk-genius Flaviola e o Bando do Sol. Listen to all songs in full in our Spotify playlist: "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 #31: Tom Zé - Se o Caso é Chorar (1972) May 18, 2022

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In episode #31 we continue our series celebrating albums released 50 years ago. Tom Zé's third self-titled album came out in May 1972, and although it is not his most famous album, it really opened the door to his more experimental endeavors later on in his career. This album confirmed that Tom Zé was probably the most irreverent and creative artist in Tropicalia and beyond, however in 1972 his connection with the movement has been long gone. The album was reissued in 1984 under the name “Se o Caso É Chorar”. If you like the show you may wanna listen to 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 #30: Samba-Rock Apr 28, 2022

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In episode #30 we listed fundamental albums of samba-rock from Trio Mocotó, Bebeto, Luiz Vagner, and Marku. Samba-rock blended samba elements with the guitar and other electric instruments and is mostly associated with São Paulo in the 1970s - and expanded to cities such as Porto Alegre (as it has been known as "swing") and Rio de Janeiro (where they called "sambalanço"). More like a dance style than a music genre initially, samba-rock was (re)discovered by DJs and exploded in the 1990s and 2000s with several parties dedicated to it. Jorge Ben was obviously the main figure in samba-rock, and we finished this episode listing five popular samba-rock hits written by Ben although performed by other artists. Listen to all songs in full in our Spotify playlist: "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds".

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Brazuca Sounds #29: New Sounds of Brazil 2021 Apr 13, 2022

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In episode #29 we talk about some of my favourite Brazilian albums released recently: Amaro Freitas' "Sankofa" (pictured), Pedro Sá's "Um" and Orquestra Afrosinfonicas's "Orín, a Língua dos Anjos". We also present some other jams such as Macaco Bong, Oruã, Juliana Linhares, Juçara Marçal and the Brazilian legends Mundo Livre S/A. This episode is a blend of MPB, jazz, afro beats, psychedelic pop, instrumental music, maracatu, carimbó, R&B, and everything in between. You may also be interested in our Episode #6: Best Albums of 2020: Follow our playlist on Spotify and listen to all songs: "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds". Don't forget to rate this show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brazucasounds/message Get bonus content on Patreon

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Brazuca Sounds #28 - Milton Nascimento & Lo Borges: Clube da Esquina (1972) Mar 23, 2022

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In episode #28 we discuss the making of "Clube da Esquina" released in March 1972. Considered one the best albums of Brazilian history, Milton Nascimento decided to come up with a collective effort of musicians signed as a duo with 19-year-old prodigy Lô Borges. It is a double LP impossible to define in one genre: folk, MPB, rock, psychedelia, prog, classical, indigenous. Clube da Esquina is everything. In this podcast, we discussed the making of the album, from its iconic cover to its arrangements, the meaning of lyrics, and metaphors, and how and why the album was named that way, the Corner's Club. Don't forget to follow our playlist on Spotify:

Brazuca Sounds #27 - Brazilian Singers You Need to Hear Mar 10, 2022

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In episode #27, we celebrate Brazilian female singers such as Flora Purim, Joyce, Célia, Wanderlea, and Claudia. We also bring some more obscure names such as Dila, Silvinha, and Elizabeth.

Brazil always had a large tradition of female superstars, so for this episode, I've decided to put a spotlight on some great singers that are not as recognized as they should be.

Brazuca Sounds #26 - History of Samba in Ten Albums Feb 22, 2022

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In episode #26, we bring ten brilliant albums that more or less tell the history of samba in Brazil. Arguably the most popular music genre in the country, this podcast presents the great song-writers from the early era such Cartola, Nelson Cavaquinho, and Dona Ivone Lara followed by the great composers of the 1960s and 1970s, Paulinho da Viola and Martinho da Vila, all the way to the samba divas such as Alcione, Beth Carvalho, and Elza Soares. Follow our playlist on Spotify to listen to all songs played in full: "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds".

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Brazuca Sounds #25 - Caetano Veloso: "Transa"(1972) Feb 08, 2022

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In episode #25 we discuss the making of Caetano Veloso's album "Transa" released in January 1972. This is his second album recorded in London, while in exile following his prison by the military regime in Brazil. However, unlike the obvious sadness of Caetano's self-title LP of 1971 (Brazuca Sounds #17), Transa is the culmination of all his new influences living abroad. The reggae on Portobello Road, "waking up and singing an old, old Beatles song", or a tagline of a famous soap commercial. Caetano Veloso was ready to heal his wounds, and also ready to make his way back to Bahia, and he decided to leave behind what might be considered his album masterpiece. If you like the show, you may want to 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 #24 - Donato, Deodato, Egberto & Hermeto Jan 20, 2022

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In episode #24, we talk about the life and music of João Donato, Eumir Deodato, Egberto Gismonti, and Hermeto Paschoal. Each one of them achieved greatness beyond the Brazilian frontier and, in fact, they're all likely more successful worldwide rather than in their own country. These four artists blend Brazilian rhythm with psychedelia, funk, jazz, and experimentalism. As they all have a long and vast record catalog under their names, we have selected a few of their albums that should not be missed.

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