Ahead of the much anticipated release of Música Macondo's 'Brasil Novo' compilation of deep, raw and contemporary Afro Brazilian samba, we are exited to premiere Grupo Bongar's electric take on Samba de Coco, "Vento Corredor". 

Música Macondo has unearthed eight contemporary Brazilian tracks on compilation 'Brasil Novo', disseminating the rich and percussive heritage of Brazil and Samba De Coco. Selected by DJs Tahira (Sao Paulo) and Tim Garcia (London), the diversity and positivity of Brazil shines, featuring elements of samba, candomble, batuques, jazz, folk and beyond, designed with the esoteric dancefloor in mind.

DJ Tahira is a massive Brazilian music fan and has been on a research journey for a number of years, dedicated to the preservation and archiving of music made or influenced by black and indigenous Brazilians. Based out of Sao Paulo he has a particular interest in the history of Samba de Coco, a folkloric musical form that was very popular in, (and probably originated from), the north east of Brazil, by slaves and indiginous people from working class backgrounds who came together, making a rhythmical mesh of sounds dating back hundreds of years and allowing them to carve a unique cultural identity.

Ignored or disregarded as inferior by Brazil's recording industry, there are few existing original recordings of this music from the twentieth century, relying instead on oral tradition and carnivals like those in Recife or Pernambuco. In recent times there has been a flux of contemporary proponents who mix Samba de Coco with other contemporary Brazilian musical forms. Brasil Novo features both the roots, and more divergent fusions.

In the current cultural impasse that Brazil is experiencing, with artists and musicians experiencing the withdrawal of funding and services and with concerts and clubs yet to get back to pre-pandemic levels, it's never been so important to give visibility to contemporary creativity. This compilation not only gives a needy international platform to new artists, it enables an archive of Afro Brazilian culture that in some cases is disappearing. It’s also a fine example of resistance and positivity, against the odds.

Grupo Bongar, well known in Brazil and internationally, combine all manners of Brazilian folk, axé and samba, whilst they also run a centre for percussion aimed at galvanising musicians from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Exclusive Premiere: Grupo Bongar "Vento Corredor" (Forthcoming on Música Macondo)

A selection of brazilian classics, old personal favorites and some rare ones from the 60s, 70s & 80s. 

A Brazilian Love Affair

Talent: Pierre Citron (https://pierrecitron.bandcamp.com)
Musique: Flamingosis (https://flamingosis1.bandcamp.com)

Chaque femme que je croise me veut, c’est juste génant
tous les mecs veulent être mon pote, ben je comprends
chaque rime que je kick, c’est comme une biffle, t’es trop content
trop de bonheur pour un salhomme, j’ai toujours de la chance
franchement, c’est juste génant, j’ai trop de talent

c’est juste génant, j’ai trop de talent

ceci dit, je traine pas avec des voyelles
je ne connais que des gens avec des talents exceptionelles
en plus si c’est des femmes, elles sont hyper-belles, juste mortelle
et oui je connais papi mami deejay aussi
pas ceux qui sniffent mais ceux qui assurent
pas ceux qui se kiffent mais ceux qui carburent
j’écoute des beatmakers qui tue et ça me tue qu’ils sont pas plus connu
mais mes goûts musicaux sont tellement avant-garde que ça pue
ça risque de prendre du temps tu vois, c’est juste génant

c’est juste génant, j’ai trop de talent

tout les choix de vie que je fais sont les bonnes
quand je déprime j’écris des super lignes au grammophone
j’veux dire, c’est juste génant comment je gère ma vie
tu vois c’est dans le style… Vanessa Paradis
 
J’ai trop de bol, trop de chance
Pierre Citron, verseau, no balance

ma vie est un rêve que je construis moi-même
donc parfois j’en fais un cauchemar 
juste pour m’amuser, je veux savoir comment les autres vivent
oui, c’est triste d’être si doué, sans jamais avoir des vrai défis

c’est juste génant, j’ai trop de talent
et trop d’argent
et j’suis un gland
pour qui pourquoi, pourtant
c’est juste génant.. j’ai trop de talent.

Trop De Talent

Myele Manzanza - production, drums, synths 
Mark de Clive-Lowe - piano, rhodes, electronics 
Matt Dal Din - bass

Purchase link here https://myelemanzanza.bandcamp.com/track/freedom-of-movement-red-cross-fundraiser-ft-mark-de-clive-lowe-matt-dal-din

In these turbulent times we're currently living in and an overall fear-of-the-other vibe that seems to be setting in globally, I want to be more proactive about helping make things better for the world around me in whatever capacity I can with the resources and skills I have. One of the issues I feel is of a high importance right now is around refugee resettlement. With many of the worlds governments closing the doors to those in need, it’s more important than ever that individuals who care about human rights do something with their energies that goes a step further than retweeting the latest doomsday articles and clicking ‘like’ on a friend’s post. 

One of the small ways that I realized I could contribute is with music. While I don’t have a huge amount of money, if I can use my music to assist in causes I think are worthwhile then that’s a start. In my home country of New Zealand one of the organizations doing great work in the area of refugee resettlement is the New Zealand Red Cross. Their work on the ground alongside other local organisations in helping refugees to settle into life in New Zealand and help find work is particularly impressive, and their advocacy in pushing for New Zealand to lift it’s refugee quota in light of events across the globe is something I fully support. Their response to the New Zealand Prime Minister’s comments on the US refugee program suspension sums it up nicely… 

“We agree that it is the kiwi way to welcome refugees and believe that New Zealand has been a world leader in this regard,” says Anne Smith, acting Secretary General of New Zealand Red Cross. 

In the current global climate support for refugees, and upholding obligations to protect them, has never been more important. 

Long conflicts around the world have exacted a terrible price on civilians, among them high numbers of women and children and Red Cross is concerned that the current refugee quota in New Zealand does not match the global humanitarian need. 

“The majority of refugees are women and children, an emergency intake could assist some of these families who are most vulnerable,” says Mrs Smith. 

As the primary provider of refugee resettlement support in Aotearoa, Red Cross is confident that New Zealand has the capacity to do more to meet the ongoing humanitarian need. 

“The continual offers of support we have from kiwis demonstrates that people care about what’s happening on the global stage and want to help.” 

New Zealand has a world class refugee resettlement programme which means we are in a position to respond to urgent humanitarian need. An emergency intake now is both possible and urgently required." 

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Freedom Of Movement is a piece of music I produced in collaboration with Los Angeles based pianist and programmer Mark de Clive-Lowe and Berlin based bassist Matt Dal Din. As a long form and abstract instrumental journey through multiple forms, my hope with this piece is that the modal harmony and off kilter rhythms gives some sense of unpredictability as well as forward motion that is representative of the long and arduous journey a refugee would need to take to find a better life for themselves. 

100% of the artist’s proceeds from the sale of Freedom Of Movement go to the New Zealand Red Cross in their efforts toward refugee resettlement. While I’ve set the minimum buy at $5 on my Bandcamp page, please feel free to donate more if you can. It really makes a difference. 

Thanks for taking the time to read this and helping to support those in a great amount of need right now. 

Myele Manzanza.

Freedom Of Movement (Red Cross Fundraiser) ft. Mark de Clive-Lowe & Matt Dal Din

NOAJ003 - Candeias - Sambaiana out now:
https://notesonajourney.lnk.to/Sambaiana

This tribute mix features tracks from the Candeias universe. Guillermo Reuter has played and written for Agustin Pereyra Lucena, the Argentinian folk and cross-culture band "Lagrima" or for Ricardo Benelli's "En Tiempo". Of course this mix also features Agustin Pereyra Lucena's "Guayabas", which was the unintended starting signal for Reuter's career and was coincidentally the initial spark for the band Candeias and their only longplayer "Sambaiana".

Candeias - Sambaiana

Candeias Inspiration - Notes On A Journey Selection by Oliver Glage

Edits

Harlem River Drive (Teza Cappuccino Edit)

Recent edit for The Expansions on my label Albert's Favourites. 

Get it here: https://AlbertsFavourites.lnk.to/XjTUFso

Or buy/stream their new album Murmuration: https://AlbertsFavourites.lnk.to/moo7hSo

Ivory Mountain

The Expansions - Ivory Mountain (Scrimshire Edit)

Al Manfredi, born to a musical family of Italian immigrants in the small SoCal beach town of San Clemente, found regional success with his garage rock band Lost &amp; Found while he was still a teenager. The tragic deaths of two of the band’s members in the late 60s shook Manfredi to his core, and he gave up on the band scene completely, retreating to his family’s music store, and working on music in private, multi-tracking demos of growing prowess on primitive recording equipment.

In 1973 he chose six of his favorite songs and exactingly produced and recorded an album, which he custom-pressed in minute quantities. His dreams of securing a record deal faded, but he spent the rest of his life recording music, surfing, bringing children into the world, and battling alcohol and drug abuse.

This little-known West Coast rock masterpiece was rediscovered celebrated by Acid Archives founder Patrick Lundborg and others around the time that Manfredi died in 1995. This version of the album, overseen by Manfredi’s son, the hip hop producer Exile, and with Manfredi’s story told by Ugly Things’ founder Mike Stax, presents the complete package of an incredible lost and found artist. Contains the album, as originally issued, on side A with unreleased music on side B. Bonus 2nd LP – available only to subscribers – contains alternate takes, demo versions and the two, rare garage rock tracks from the solitary Lost &amp; Found 7" . Extensive, photo-filled booklet documents the history of the band, their mission, and their arc. Download card included, for WAV files, including bonus tracks not available on vinyl.

Al Manfredi

Al Manfredi - Blue Gold

exclusive single from the forthcoming album A MODERN LOVE (Mocambo MLP 1009)

A MODERN LOVE

ERIC BOSS - BAD LUCK

Buy / Stream: https://orcd.co/hepnotherapy
BBE Music present ‘Hepnotherapy’, a 2017 album by London swing group The Hep Chaps.

The Hep Chaps were founded in 1996 after David Howarth and John Wallace met up in the West End of London performing in the stage musical Good Rockin Tonight. They found a musical empathy in the sound of the 30s and 40s and formed a duo specialising in self-penned works with zany lyrics and punchy swing rhythms. In 2005 they formed a six-piece group.

Mingling well-known swing tunes from the 30s & 40s with their own originals in the same classic style this band is one of the most fun & accessible dance bands around.

The band have performed at swing dance clubs, festivals, parties & balls all over the UK and in Europe with special appearances at London’s famous 100 Club, The Jitterbug Ball, The Rhythm Riot & The Swing Cats Ball as well as at Copenhagen’s famous Jazzhouse.

The Hep Chaps - What Is This Thing Called Love

ET HOP LE SHOW #3 /// HERE WE GO WITH THE 3RD SHOW

Enfin un show de jazz sur Radio Meuh "Le jazz et la java"!! Tous les 3èmes dimanche du mois, un heure de jazz sous toutes ses formes et ses époques. Réalisé par Franck Descollonges (Heavenly Sweetness)
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Brand new jazz show on the crazy webradio Radio Meuh "Le jazz et la java"!! Every third sunday of the month, you can listen to one hour of jazz, all styles, all eras!!. hosted by Franck Descollonges (Heavenly Sweetness)

LE JAZZ ET LA JAVA #3 – AN HEAVENLY SWEET MEUH SHOW
John Coltrane & Duke Ellington « In a sentimental mood »
Florian Pellissier quintet « Bijou voyou caillou » 
Carmen Lundy « jazz on TV »
Denis Gancel Quartet « Premier argent de poche »
Marcell Siahaan « Adventure of a lifetime
Al jarreau « my favorite things »
Laurent Bardainne & tigre d’eau douce « Porsche 944 »
Ashley Henry « cranes (in the sky) » 
Ruby Rushton « Yardley suite »
David Walters « Mesy bon dié »
Jaimie Branch « Nuevo raquero Estereo »
Antoine Berjeaut / Makaya McRaven « Triple A »

RADIO MEUH SHOW - LE JAZZ ET LA JAVA #3(Heavenly Sweetness)

„Discovering and rediscovering music“ is NOAJ's slogan and by this credo productions and recordings (records, cassettes, never before released master tapes) from days gone by shall and will find its audience. NOAJ tells the tale of mis-launched careers, failed dreams, gutted hopes, criminally overlooked masterpieces and of music that has been probably way too ahead of its time.