Brazuca Sounds

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Brazuca Sounds #23 - Best Brazilian Albums of 1971 Jan 04, 2022

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In episode #23, we continue our conversation celebrating albums released 50 years ago in 1971. From the classics of Tim Maia, Gal Costa, and Marcos Valle, Ivan Lins, to obscure gems such as Antonio Adolfo e a Brazuca and the magnificent Claudia.

Brazuca Sounds #22 - Chico Buarque: "Construção" (1971) Dec 15, 2021

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In episode #22 we discussed Chico Buarque's eighth album, "Construção", released 50 years ago by Philips in December 1971. Considered by many the best Brazilian album of all time, it was Chico's first studio record after returning to Brazil following a period living in Europe due to the Brazilian dictatorship.

Perhaps not by consequence, it is Chico Buarque's more political record, surrounded by themes such as the social-economic issues in the country and lack of freedom, all that encapsulated by Chico Buarque's superb lyrics.

Brazuca Sounds #21: Jorge Ben, "Negro é Lindo" (1971) Nov 25, 2021

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In episode #21 we discussed the album "Negro é Lindo", released by Philips in November 1971. It was Jorge Ben's third and last studio album recorded with Trio Mocotó as his backup band. An ending to a trilogy, the arrangements are more centered on the acoustic guitar, possibly the fruit of his partnership with Paulinho Tapajós, who directed Ben’s recordings between 71 and 75, including his future masterpiece "A Tábua de Esmeralda". It is also Jorge Ben's more political record to date, like its own title Negro é Lingo suggests, a translation of the slogan Black is Beautiful.

Brazuca Sounds #20 - Som Livre: Part II - Lincoln Olivetti Nov 15, 2021

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In episode #20, we continue our conversation about Som Livre from Brazuca Sounds #19. After releasing a generation of newcomers, such as Novos Baianos, and Alceu Valença, SOM LIVRE decided to invest in high-profile names like Rita Lee, Tim Maia, Jorge Ben, and Marcos Valle. Producer Lincoln Olivetti had a tremendous impact on Som Livre from the late 70s until the mid-80s when its iconic SOM LIVRE green logo was then replaced by a modern version. Follow our playlist on Spotify: "Soundtrack Brazuca Sounds".

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Brazuca Sounds #19 - Brazilian Labels: Som Livre Oct 26, 2021

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In episode #19, we talk about the Brazilian biggest record label Som Livre. Founded in 1969 as a vehicle for Globo TV's soap opera soundtracks, it gradually started to release new talented artists such as Novos Baianos, Azymuth, Guilherme Arantes, until it quickly became a Brazilian phenomenon in record sales. We explored some of the great records released during Som Livre's first incarnation, under its iconic SOM LIVRE green logo used between 1971-1977. Follow our playlist "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds" on Spotify.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brazucasounds/message Get bonus content on Patreon

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Brazuca Sounds #18 - Zé Ramalho, Alceu Valença, Belchior: Northeastern sounds Oct 05, 2021

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In episode #18, we talked about Brazilian psychedelic-folk artists out of the Brazilian Northeast states of Pernambuco, Ceará, and Paraiba. The region is mostly known worldwide because of Bahia (Caetano, Gil, Tom Zé, Gal Costa, Bethania), nevertheless, in the mid-to-late 1970s artists came from all over the wilderness, such as Alceu Valença, Zé Ramalho, Belchior, and Fagner. They all came to produce great records interconnecting Brazilian regional folklore to psychedelia, rock, and folk.

Brazuca Sounds #17 - Caetano Veloso (1971) & Gilberto Gil (1971) Sep 08, 2021

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In episode #17 we tell the story behind Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil's self-titled albums released 50 years ago in 1971. Recorded at the same studio, with the same producer, for the same music label, both album covers were also made by the same photographer. Caetano and Gil were both living in Chelsea, London (UK) in exile following their prison by the military regime in Brazil. The nostalgia and homesickness are pretty evident, making the albums very unique. 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 #16 - Brazilian Albums Released Only on Vinyl Aug 04, 2021

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In episode #16, we discussed some of the Brazilian rare albums released only on vinyl. Jorge Ben's "Live in Tokyo"; Arnaud Rodrigues' "O Som do Paulinho", Naná Vasconcelos' "Nana, Nelson, Novelli", and some real obscurities gems released by Nonato Buzar, Impacto Cinco, and Dom Mita, we went deep inside Brazil's crate collection. Follow our playlist "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds", but unlike other episodes, tracks from this show are not available on Spotify. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brazucasounds/message Get bonus content on Patreon

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Brazuca Sounds #15: Brazilian Trios: Ternura, Esperança, Golden Boys Jun 29, 2021

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In episode #15, we talk about three Brazilian vocal groups: Trio Ternura, Trio Esperança, and Golden Boys. All centered around family members, more or less like a Brazilian proto-version of the Jackson 5, these three groups showcased a variety of backgrounds and genres.

Brazuca Sounds #14 - Joao Gilberto: "White Album" (1973) Jun 21, 2021

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In episode #14, we talk about João Gilberto's self-titled album released in 1973. The Architect of Bossa Nova, according to the New York Times "his work became a sign of the relative prosperity, optimism, and romance of Brazil in the late 1950s, and thereafter an ideal of musical restraint and mystery." Joao Gilberto (1973), also known as the "white album", for his more experimental tone, is João Gilberto at his best, showcasing Brazilian music from new artists such as Caetano Veloso to the popular kings of radio, such as Carmen Miranda and Ary Barroso. Joao Gilberto's white album is the epitome of the psychedelic bossa nova. 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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