Brazilian

The popularity of Brazilian music from the 60s, 70s and 80s has experienced quite the renaissance; artists such as Gal Costa, Gilberto Gil, Arthur Verocai, Joyce et al, have become household names to an international audience passionate about global sounds. However, even for die-hard fans and collectors of Brazilian music of the past, discovering contemporary Brazilian artists is not always easy, nor accessible. But, if you know where to look, you will see that there is a resurgence well underway that can be epitomised by an exciting new wave of Brazilian artists beginning to break through and gather momentum overseas. It’s with thanks to Sound and Colours, a website devoted to promoting Latin American music and culture, that we can help shine a light on one particular collective, bursting with creativity and camaraderie.

‘Hidden Waters: Strange and Sublime Sounds of Rio de Janeiro’ is compiled by Joe Osborne (founder of specialist Brazilian music platform Brazilian Wax) and Russ Slater (editor at large of Sounds and Colours). Focusing solely on the 'Rio Scene', rather than taking on the mammoth task of tackling Brazil as a whole, this collection presents 20-plus ground-breaking artists selected from Rio’s resurgent music scene. By presenting a snapshot into the pulse of the city and the vibrant musicians that live in it, ‘Hidden Waters’ collates tracks from a wide spectrum of musical genres from the avant-garde edge to bossa nova, samba, Candomblé, lo-fi rock, jazz and funk.

‘Hidden Waters’ showcases musicians such as iconic Rio mainstays Negro Leo & Ava Rocha, Brazilian jazz upstart Antônio Neves, critically lauded Avant-pop trailblazer Thiago Nassif, breakthrough artists Ana Frango Elétrico and Letrux, lo-fi psych rocker Lê Almeida, plus the Latin Grammy-winning Bala Desejo who are set to explode onto the world stage. 

The music featured on ‘Hidden Waters’ is unequivocally Brazilian, swelling with samba, bossa nova, funk, and jazz. But it’s within the album's blend; from sunny psychedelia to dusky synth-pop via experimental electronics, that marks the compilation as the sound of modern, multicultural Rio. Fans of Brazil’s fertile 60s and 70s will spot the antecedents in Tropicália. Not only in the experimentation but also through the similar political context: back in the late 60s there was Brazil’s military dictatorship, and up until the end of 2022 it was Bolsonaro’s censorious premiership. Here are a group of musicians writing and reflecting on another colourful chapter within Brazil’s musical history.

This comprehensive compilation comes with album artwork designed by Rio music’s leading album artwork designer, Caio Paiva. It features essays by professor and music critic Bernardo Oliveira and music journalist Leonardo Lichote, plus extensive notes on each track by the artists themselves.

Hidden Waters: Strange and Sublime Sounds of Rio de Janeiro

Jazz & Soul

A few Edits I've done this year. First one is originally recorded by the Brazilian group Afrodite Se Quiser. Second one is by Patricia Marx, a Brazilian Singer. Last one is a funk-volt-remix I did on the classic by Darude that have proven to melt some unaware dancefloors. All free downoad! Enjoy :)

Paula Santoro - Só Você E Eu (Zanelato Edit)

Please click the "Buy" button for full quality. Had to pitch up the song due to Copyright ;)

Zane Edits #1

Afrodite Se Quiser - Vida Ferida (Zanelato Contemporary Edit)

It's the 2 year anniversary of Bongosynth! Lots of music, stories, friendships and moments happened in this time that is short, but very intense.

To celebrate, nothing better than a compilation full of edits and originals, which connects great musicians from the past and the present. All the artists who collaborated here directly or indirectly supported the label in these two years of life. It's with great satisfaction and joy that we unite them in this release.

Artists participating: Millos Kaiser, Gui Scott, Bernardo Pinheiro, Gabto, Mary Roman, Les Yeux Orange, Elado, Tucan Discos, TYV, Sputnik, B. Panhoca, Zasou, Caju, Zanelato, Aires/D, Vuta, Miguez, Seed Selector, Gerah and Lucian Fernandes.

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PREMIERE : Rod Anthony - Praia Calor (Bernardo Pinheiro & Millos Kaiser Edit)

Mari Romano – Amélie

Thiago Nassif - Soar Estranho (feat. Arto Lindsay, Vinicius Cantuária & Gabriela Riley)

Bala Desejo - Lua Comanche

Pedro Fonte – Clichê

Ana Frango Elétrico – Saudade

Getting in the mood for the big kick-off this week.

Ed Lincoln - Se Você Quiser (Mark Wayward Edit)

I just wanted to throw this out for you guys...I'm working on the new project, but i'll drop a couple songs I'm just playing around on every now and then until then. Thanks for always supporting!

produced by my brothers.
@thisjaylouis
@drewsthatdude


A.N.O Prod. by J-Louis x DrewsThatDude

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The Waters (feat. BJ The Chicago Kid)

The first single taken from the upcoming album by Phonte & Eric Roberson, 
"Tigallerro", in stores 7/22.

"It's So Easy"
(P. Coleman, E. Roberson, E. Jones, L. Ferguson)
Produced by E. Jones for The Soul Council and Zo! and Tigallo for TRACE
Additional keys and bass: George Pettus and Zo!
Additional background vocals: Shana Tucker 

Phonte and Eric Roberson - It's So Easy (Single Mix)

Record label. Record shop. Film label. Since 1989.

Bala Desejo - Lua Comanche

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