Saudade de Rio

My first full mix, recorded at home using a Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 and Rekordbox.

A journey through late ‘70s to early ‘80s American and UK funk and boogie.

15 tracks from legends like George Benson, Diana Ross, Chic, Kool & The Gang, and Roy Ayers. Expect fat basslines, smooth vocals, and some imperfections, as I'm just learning how to mix.
Feedback is more than welcome.

BPM range: ~107–120
Era: mostly 1979–1982

Thanks for listening. More mixes from other genres and eras coming soon.

DJango presents: Funk - New York to L.A., 1979-82

Step into a time machine headed straight to to Brasil in the early 1980s, when the sun was warmer, the rhythms smoother, and life just made more sense. This mix is a love letter to that golden era of boogie, MPB, jazz-funk, and disco-infused samba.

Expect lush horns, warm synths, smooth Brazilian vocals, and the unmistakable sound of Rio de Janeiro in that era. Think Tim Maia, Marcos Valle, Jorge Ben, and more.

Still learning the craft, so the mix isn’t perfect. But the love for the music is real. Feedback is always welcome.

BPM range: 95–120
Era: late ‘70s to mid ‘80s

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