Tag Archives: Brazil

Listen: Grupo Um – “Cortejo dos Reis Negros” [2023]

Not sure how this album came into my life, but I’m really glad that it did. Grupo Um was a trio of brothers Lelo and Zé Eduardo Nazario, and Zeca Assumpção, Brazilian musicians unknowingly at the forefront of boundary-pushing jazz … Continue reading

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Listen dadá Joãozinho – “Pai e Mãe” [2023]

I’m VERY excited for the upcoming debut album from São Paulo musician dadá Joãozinho, tds bem Global, out August 31. Every taste we’ve had from the record, from the first and second singles (“Cuidado! (feat. Alceu, Bebé)” + “Ô Lulu”), to … Continue reading

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Listen: Paloma San Basilio – “Contigo” [1977]

So I got a chance to check out Khrunagbin’s upcoming Late Night Tales mix a bit early and if you like any of the old groove stuff I post on here, you’re gonna want to check it out. For one, … Continue reading

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Playlist: Baile Brasil! – From Boogie to Bossa

Earlier this year, I started my slow dip into Brazilian funk, boogie, bossa and mpb. I’m not exactly sure what the spark was here, but it began with me checking out Tim Maia’s 1980 self-titled album, as well as Cassiano’s … Continue reading

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Listen: Cassiano – “Onda” [1977]

Went on a little string of online digging (not very deep, but mining for soul & groove is a relatively new thing for me), and found this cut that has been stuck in my head for a full week now. … Continue reading

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