Cametá, a historical little Amazonian town on the shores of the river Tocantins, is the birthplace of the scorching music known as “Siriá”; a cross pollination between the music of the inhabitants of the quilombos, a Brazilian hinterland settlement founded by escaped slaves of African origins, and the indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest. It is a breathing, pulsing, emphatic beat, and the modernised version of this local music, created by Mestre Cupijó, has been igniting street parties and traditional festivals across the state of Pará in Northern Brazil for decades. And at last in 2014, the combustible sound of Siriá will be celebrated internationally as the feverish, tropical sound of the summer!

Foretelling his talent to flow between cultures, Cupijó was named after a local river when he was born in 1936, into a family of musicians. His father, Mestre Vicente Castro, was also known as Mestre Sicudera, the musical director of Centennial Euterpe, one of Brazil ́s oldest bands, founded in 1874. 

At 12, Cupijó started to play the clarinet. He also became proficient at the piano, mandolin and guitar, although the instrument that came to personify his sound was the alto saxophone. Waltz, bolero, cha cha cha and an assortment of dance hall music became part of Cupijó's repertoire, but it was Carimbó and Siriá, the music played by the black communities of Pará, that had the strongest impact on the young musician.

To grasp the soul of this music, Cupijó went to its source and lived with the quilombolas (maroon) community of the Amazon. Upon his return, enriched by this life-changing experience, he founded the band "Jazz Orquestra os Azes do Ritmo" with the goal of reinventing Siriá and modernising Samba de Cacete, Banguê and other folkloric music of the state of Pará. Airwaves from the Caribbean and Latin America had also brought the cumbia sound of the mighty Colombian orchestras, Merengue from the Dominican republic and Cuban music to the Amazon, all of which had an impact on the music of Northern Brazil, Mambo especially! Mestre Cupijó took these influences and mixed them in with the ingredients he had studied in the Quilombos. That fusion – as we are witnessing on this record – had explosive effects.

His fresh new sound became the soundtrack to Cametá's legendary Carnival and soon his troupe were invited to other festivals along the river. Transportation to these concerts was via small boats, where three or four musicians would share a vessel with their instruments tucked between their legs. In those days there were no posters or radio adverts to promote the shows in any way, yet Cupijó’s shows became notorious. In an interview one of his band members explains: "Whenever there was a party – on a Saturday for example – and it was known that Mestre Cupijó would play, the news would spread incredibly fast, just by word of mouth. We didn’t understand how that was possible, but it certainly was amazing."

After the initial wave of enthusiasm, the first two LPs were recorded with rudimentary equipment in a dance club in Cametá. However, it was the third attempt, recorded in a studio in Belém, which would trigger a phenomenal success. "Caboclinha Do Igapo" and "Mambo do Martela", included on this record, became instant hits. A year later, "Mingau de Açai", one of Cupijo ́s most popular tunes, took the region by storm. In total six LPs were recorded by Mestre Cupijó.

He then created "Concurso de Musicas Carnavalesco de Compositores Cametaenses”, a contest for carnival music composers. The songs composed expressly for these contests in the 70s are still performed today during carnival season. In addition to evolving the Pará music culture in this way, he also owned a makeshift soundsystem, "Musicolor", to spin the discs of local artists before his own shows to the frenzied crowds. Mestre Cupijó proved himself a philanthropist as well as a conductor for the people’s music, and acted as a provisional lawyer for the city of Cametá, specialising in help for the poor. He also had a short spell in politics and was elected by a vast majority to the station of Municipal Councillor of Cametá.
Master Cupjó, the pillar of Pará's festive culture, and a humble pop icon who was ushered prominently into the country’s history books, passed away on 25 September 2012, at the age of 76.

We at Analog Africa are ferociously proud and honoured to have the chance to present these carefully selected tracks from Mestre Cupijó’s six studio albums. We hope that his music captivates you with the magic and bewilderment that is has us. We recognise his compositions as true anthems of life and vitality, vibrantly encouraging all to drink and dance until sunrise! Let go of your inhibitions and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of Mestre Cupijó........ Segura!!!

Mingau de Açai - Mestre Cupijo (OUT NOW)

Brighton-based record collector Matty S delivers a  terrific vinyl mixtape full of uplifting and warming sounds from Africa via Brazil !

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*Tracklist:

    Bola Sete - Bettina (1971)
    Rosinha De Valença - Summertime (1971)
    Tim Maia - Imunização Racional (Que Beleza) (1974)
    Ana Mazzotti - Feel Like Making Love (1974)
    Bebeto - Neguinhio Poeta (1980)
    Astrud Gilberto - Black Magic (A Gira) (1987)
    Obina Shok - Sika (1986)
    Slim Young (Siaw Akyemfo) - Otan Hunu (1984)
    Siassia & Tokobina– Mama Africa (Year Unknown)
    Sam Fan Thomas - Poma (1985)
    Mac Gregor -  Nan Ye Li Kan (Year Unknown)
    Ghetto Blaster - Life Goes On (1985)

Tracklist & Info

Asymetrics Present: Matty S - Africa via Brazil

Episode 22.35
Airtime: Augusts 22-28, 2022

Featuring:
1. Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca - N’dona Ponte (from the album “N’dona Ponte / Afro-Cubano “ on Independent / Putumayo)
2. Rey Cabrera - Paraiso Guajiro  (from the album “The Best of Rey Cabrera / Afro-Cubano” on Cleopatra Records / Putumayo )
3. Uziel Sança - Sociedade Parasita (from the album “Nha Storia / Afro-Cubano” on Independent / Putumayo)
4. Neto Amado - Santomense (from the album “Santomense (Single) / Afro-Cubano” on Independent / Putumayo)
5. Eneida Marta - Dur di Kutubel (from the album “Ibra / Afro-Cubano” on ALG Eventos / Putumayo)
6. Mel Malonga - Requiem de l’Amour  (from the album “Wâ / Afro-Cubano” on Independent / Putumayo)
7. Sonora Paramarera - Boracho (from the album “Prisiri Verjari / Afro-Cubano” on Dureco Records / Putumayo)
8. Meissa - Femme Noire  (from the album “Entre Seine et Sine / Afro-Cubano” on Comet / Putumayo )
9. Manu Dibango - Bessoka – Version Courte (from the album “B-Sides / Afro-Cubano” on Soul Makossa / Putumayo)
10. Alune Wade & Harold López-Nussa - Aminata (from the album “Havana – Paris – Dakar / African Rumba” on World Village / Putumayo)
11. Mama Keita - Tougnafo (from the album “Denilou / Congo to Cuba” on Night & Day / Putumayo)
12. Michel Pinheiro’s African Salsa - Paysan (from the album “Voyage / African Rumba” on Pineiro Cosme / Putumayo)
13. Jesús Alejandro “El Niño” - Adios Guajira (from the album “Regreso a Casa / Afro-Cubano” on LMS Records / Putumayo)

Afro-Cubano

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01. Golden Retriver - Neo Turf Masters
02. Mozesli - Sunshine
03. Kid Sublime x Radiohop - Acid Butterfly (OG)  
04. Session Victim - Porchless
05. Sad Rockets - Puzzle People
06. Jasual Cazz - Liberty City
07. Kassa Overall - 2 Sentimental  
08. Kojaque - Cabra Drive  
09. Soccer96 - Entanglement 
10. Michel Banabila - Where?
11. Horvitz Morris Previte Trio - Todos Santos
12. Tyree Izaiah - POCONOS ft Grandaddy Swank
13. Shuggie Otis - Island Letter
14. Monty Alexander - Love and Happiness
15. Kid Sublime x Radiohop - Windows (Flip)
16 The Producer's Workshop Ensemble - Anata to Watashi

Photo : Landry (@landry__a)

Afternoon Glory avec Guessaï | 30.10.23

Rosalie Howarth and Dan Storper have pulled together a group of musicians from around the world who excel at songwriting as well as singing and playing for this week’s Putumayo World Music Hour; World Songwriters. 

Episode 25.13
Airdates: March 24th - March 30th, 2025

Featuring:
1. Bob Marley - “Redemption Song” (From the album “Uprising” on Island)
2. Bonga - “Luanda Nbolo” (From the album “Angola 72” on Tinder)
3. Mariana Montalvo - “La Libélula” (From the albums “Cantos del Alma” and “Latinas” on Putumayo)
4. Márcio Faraco - “Feitiço Da Vila” (From the album “Blue Noite” on Le Blue Note)
5. Dougie MacLean - “Feels So Near” (From the album “Celtic Tides” on Putumayo)
6. Paulinho Da Viola - “Pra Jogar” (From the album “No Oceano”  on Warner Brasil)
7. Llasa - “De Cara a la Pared” (From the album “La Llorona” on Atlantic)
8. Manecas Costa - “Fundo di Mata” (From the album “Fundo di Mata” on Teca Balafon)
9. Fiona Joyce - “Cry Over You” (From the album “Women of the World: Celtic” on Putumayo)
10. Balla Tounkara - “Tougamani” (From the album “Be Right” on Demo)
11. Zelia Dancan - “Nao Va Ainda” (From the album “Zelia Dancan” on Warner Brasil)
12. Kaissa Doumbe - “To Ndje” (Demo)


World Songwriters

In this week’s Putumayo World Music Hour, Rosalie Howarth heads east for some intriguing sounds from Asian countries; India, China, Japan, Thailand and more. 

Episode 25.14
Airdates: March 31st - April 6th, 2025

Featuring:
1. Caravan - “Music Saved My Life” (From the album “Wander Around” on Averex Entertainment/Rhythm Zone)
2. Blue Asia with Yoichi Ikeda - “Campuhan” (From the albums “Hotel Ibah” on King Records and “Asian Lounge” on Putumayo)
3. The Bangkok Acoustic - “Giew Kao” (From the album “The Bangkok Acoustic” on Groovin House Records)
4. Prem Joshua - “Funky Guru” (From the album “Yatri” on White Swan and “Asian Lounge” on Putumayo)
5. Rite Lestariani - “Sinar” (From the album “Akhirnya” on Chai Productions on Putumayo)
6. Jake Shimabukuro - “Grandma’s Groove” (From the album “Walking Down Rainhill” on Hitchhike Records)
7. Zulya - “Sagninou (Yearning)” (From the albums “Aloukie” on ZKO and “Music From the Tealands” on Putumayo)
8. Deepak Chopra - “Oceans of Ecstasy” (From the album “A Gift of Love II – Oceans of Ecstasy” on Rasa Music and “Asian Lounge” on Putumayo)
9. Wu Man with Lee Knight - “I’m Going Back to North Carolina” (From the album “Wu Man and Friends” on Traditional Crossroads)
10. Badar Al Khan (DJ Baba & Dan The Automator Remix) - “Black Night” (From the album “Asian Groove” on Putumayo)
11. Amin - “Loco-Motion” (On Dreamusic)
12. Lucky Ali - “Pyarka” (From the album “Sunoh” on Crescendo/BMG)
13. Sangeeta - “Likh Diya Hai” (From the album “Footsteps in the Sand” on Keda)
14. Yoshida Brothers - “Beyond the Deep Sea” (From the albums “Yoshida Brothers” on Domo and “Asian Lounge” and Putumayo)
15. Faye Wong - “Wait a Moment” (From the album “Faye Wong” on EMI)


Destination Asia

Didje Doo 1st single from the new album "Mediterranean Tropical" releasing May 30. "An Ka Belebele" feat Abou Diarra (Mali) is a steady uplifting cosmic groove. A great intro to a beautiful dance record made in the surrounding Mediterranean shores & parties. 

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An Ka Belebele

Rosalie Howarth and Dan Storper explore the melodic side of Brazilian music in this week’s Putumayo World Music Hour: Acoustic Brazil.

Episode 25.17
Airdates: April 21st - April 27th, 2025

Featuring:
1. Caetano Veloso - “Cajuina” (From the albums “Cinema Trascendental” on Polygram and “Acoustic Brazil” on Putumayo)
2. Anna de Hollanda - “Samba Triste” (From the albums “Vert Bresil” on Pygmalion Records and “Acoustic Brazil” on Putumayo)
3. Márcio Faraco with Chico Buarque - “Ciranda” (From the albums “Ciranda” on Universal Music 4.  Jazz France and “Acoustic Brazil” on Putumayo)
4.  Marina Lima - “O Chamado” (From the album “Acontecimentos” on EMI)
5. Marcantonio - “Sabiá” (From the album “Camisa Amarela” and “Music From the Chocolate Lands” on Putumayo)
6. Miriam Maria - “Boi de Haxixe” (From the album “Rosa Fervida Em Mel” on MCD)
7. Gal Costa - “Aquele Frevo Axé” (From the albums “Aquele Frevo Axé” on BMG Brasil and “Acoustic Brazil” on Putumayo)
8. Paulinho Moska - “Admiração” (From the albums “A Gema do Novo Musical FM” on Dabliu and “Samba Bossa Nova” on Putumayo)
9. Quarteto Jobim-Morelenbaum - “Eu E O Meu Amor/Lamento No Morro” (From the album “Quarteto” on Velas and “Samba Bossa Nova” on Putumayo)
10. Vanessa da Mata - “Bem Da Vida” (From the album “Vanessa da Mata” on Epic)
11. Teresa Cristina - “Meu Mundo e Hoje (Eu Sou Assim)” (From the album “Vert Bresil” on Pygmalion Records and “Acoustic Brazil” on Putumayo)
12. Paulinho da Viola - “A Voz do Povo”
13. Chico Buarque - “Quando Eu For Eu Vou Sem Pena”
14. Rosa Passos - “Pequena Music Noturna”
15. Beth Carvalho - “Dança da Solidão”


Acoustic Brazil

Join Rosalie Howarth and Dan Storper in observing a Mexican holiday that's become a big celebration north of the border as well. Learn more and listen to a musical fiesta in this week’s Putumayo World Music Hour. 

Episode 25.18
Airdates: April 28th - May 4th, 2025

Featuring:
1. Julieta Venegas - “Limon y Sal” (From the album “Limon y Sal” on Notre/SonyBMG)
2. Maná - “No Voy A Ser Tu Esclavo” (From the album “Revolución De Amor” on Warner Music Latina)
3. Los Lobos - “Cumbia Raza” (From the album “This Time” on Hollywood Records)
4. Los Mocosos - “Soy Callejero” (From the albums “Shades of Brown” on Six Degrees and “Latin Groove” on Putumayo)
5. Conjunto Jardín - “La Bruja” (From the albums “Nuevo Son Jarocho” on Trova and “Mexico” on Putumayo)
6. Los Super Seven - “El Pescador” (From the album “Canto” on Columbia)
7. Los De Abajo - “El Indio (Macaco Remix)” (From the albums “Remixes” on Luaka Bop and “Nuevo Latino” on Putumayo)
8. Lili Downs - “La Cumbia Del Mole” (From the album “La Cantina” on Narada/Virgin Music)
9. Claudia Martinez - “Ranchu Gubina” (From the albums “Xquenda” on Milan/BMG and “Mexico” on Putumayo)
10. Kalimba - “No Volveras A Mi” (From the album “NegroKlaro” on Song BMG)
11. La Calaca - “El Tecolote” (From the album “Mexico” on Putumayo)
12. Ry Cooder - “Onde Callejera” (From the album “Chávez Ravine” on Nonesuch)
13. Magos Herrera - “Son Cotidiano” (From the album “Pais Maravilla” on Suave)
14. Ozomatli - “Eva” (From the album “Ozomatli” on Almo Sounds)


Cinco de Mayo

Monsieur Wax is back on The Asymetrics airwaves with a 100% vinyl selection ! 
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Roots Rock Reggae time :)
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Tracklist :

- The Soul Vendors : Real Rock 
- The Enforcers : Musical Fever 
- Roy & Enid : Rocking Time
- Zoot Sims : We Can Talk It Over
- The Heptones : Dock Of The Bay 
- Carlton & The Shoes : Love Me Forever 
- Al Campbell : Don't Run Away
- Carlton & The Shoes : Happy Land 
- Rocky : The Ruler 
- Dennis Walks : Having A Party 
- The SchoolBoys : Oh Tell Me 
- Alton Ellis : The Message 
- The Ethiopians : Headache 
- Jackie Mittoo : Do The Boogaloo
- Alton Ellis : It's Your Thing 
- Roland Alphonso - V.C. 10 ( Doctor Bird Version ) 
- Bongo Man - Bongo Man Byefield
- The Vikings - Treat Me Bad 
- Don Drummond - AllePon 
- Lee Perry - Trial & Crosses 
- Tommy McCook - Jam Rock 
- Tommy McCook - Billy Joe

Asymetrics Selection: Mr Wax - Rocking Time

Producer Killmanjarto teams up with vocalist Zongo Abongo for a powerful peaceful message sent through big bass sound systems to all those in need for these times.
credits
released June 13, 2025

Written by: Killmanjarto & Zongo Abongo
Produced: Killmanjarto
Mastering: Julian Carrara (Chip Lab Studio)
Estudio mix: Djalma Rodriguez

Lyrics:
Intro
Attention, let’s take this to the urban.
Blessed are those who rejoice in the unification of one another.
Let’s keep lifting up the banner of love without any agenda,and by so doing,we shall excel as one body of people.
May this resonate to all who hear it and inspire a positive change in our communities.

Chorus
Ai fa yenzun nan mun gaane (Mun gaane)
Daa mu taare da juuna ne (Juuna ne)
Say bye bye to taa waa yei (Taa waa yei)
Domin mun waa yei (Mun waaye)

Ai fa yenzun nan mun gaane (Mun gaane)
Daa mu taare da juuna ne (Juuna ne)
Say bye bye to taa waa yei (Taa waa yei)
Domin mun waa yei (Mun waaye)

Verse 1
Yaa Allahu mungoodei
Muntaashi gari yaa waayei
Kaa goda muna fa abin boye
Domin doule yaafi mudaache
Yaa ka maada muna hadalci
Mutaare da juuna ga zumunci
Mu Kulla fa koumi ga masanci
Mudeina babanci
Ai mudeena gaaba da juuna
Ai munsaaba da juuna
Zaa mu shirya alhairi da juuna
Domin bamu Tafi da dunia
Mukulla da zumunci
Zaa mu taare da hadalci
Chingaba koumi da masainci
Mudeina babanci

Dialogue
Out of Arica to the whole universe
We saying love and unity
Togetherness among one another
Divided and rule could only tear us apart
Let’s live as one people
Peace out.

Chorus
Ai fa yenzun nan mun gaane (Mun gaane)
Daa mu taare da juuna ne (Juuna ne)
Say bye bye to taa waa yei (Taa waa yei)
Domin mun waa yei (Mun waaye)

Verse 2
Make we hold on
Shorn the hate and move on
See! Make we get together lift up the banner and feel strong
Let the love keep leading us
Together as one we go dey enough
Never disrespect no another yes. Yea yea
See! See!
Dem no go take us serious
dem dey see we devide and ruling us
As we dey get too curious
Dem no dey like dem dey get too furious
Dem dey hate to see us together
Like a bird with a feather
We United for ever
Let the love keep us alive

Interlude
Mandoo bara mandoo bara
Mandoo bara mandoo bara
Mandoo bara mandoo
Mandoo bara mandoo

Chorus
Ai fa yenzun nan mun gaane (Mun gaane)
Daa mu taare da juuna ne (Juuna ne)
Say bye bye to taa waa yei (Taa waa yei)
Domin mun waa yei (Mun waaye)

Toast
Eh. Make we dey together as one
Our bond will never be undone
Through the ups and downs we all go dey face am together till e done
Make we jump and dance in the rain
We go sing together in the sun
Make we go lift each other up up when the feeling dey get so down
Who be that!

Interlude
Mandoo bara mandoo bara
Mandoo bara mandoo bara
Mandoo bara mandoo
Mandoo bara mandoo

Verse
Yaa Allahu mungoodei
Muntaashi gari yaa waayei
Kaa goda muna fa abin boye
Domin doule yaafi mudaache
Yaa ka maada muna hadalci
Mutaare da juuna ga zumunci
Mu Kulla fa koumi ga masanci
Mudeina babanci
Ai mudeena gaaba da juuna
Ai munsaaba da juuna
Zaa mu shirya alhairi da juuna
Domin bamu Tadi da dunia
Mukulla da zumunci
Zaa mu taare da hadalci
Chingaba koumi da masainci
Mudeina babanci

Chorus
Ai fa yenzun nan mun gaane (Mun gaane)
Daa mu taare da juuna ne (Juuna ne)
Say bye bye to taa waa yei (Taa waa yei)
Domin mun waa yei (Mun waaye)

Ai fa yenzun nan mun gaane (Mun gaane)
Daa mu taare da juuna ne (Juuna ne)
Say bye bye to taa waa yei (Taa waa yei)
Domin mun waa yei (Mun waaye)

Outro
One love one heart
Together we will rise
We are all in this together hand in hand
Our differences are what makes us strong
Together we will shine
Like the stars in the skies at night
One love

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Fully Awaken

Hosted by former KFOG personality Rosalie Howarth and Putumayo founder Dan Storper, the Putumayo World Music Hour (PWMH) is an internationally syndicated radio show that takes listeners on a weekly journey through the music of many different cultures.

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