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Maria Rita is a musical pioneer that was ahead of her time. On first hearing her song, 'Cântico Brasileiro No.3 (Kamaiurá)’, we thought it sounded like a contemporary remix that an artist such as Carl Craig could have produced. In fact, it came out in 1988 and was taken from Maria's 'Brasileira' album, released on the Brazilian, independent Acorde imprint. The song would go on to gain cult status with its inclusion on John Gomez's superb 'Outro Tempo' compilation, released on the Music From Memory label in 2017.

The album fuses new-age electronics with indigenous vocals and Amazonian rhythms. It is beautiful and unique and takes you on a journey through different moods, textures and ethereal planes. Through the sounds Maria created, you join her on a timeless voyage gazing into the future whilst embracing her powerful roots.

Maria Rita Stumpf was born in the southern inland of Brazil, in the mountains of Aparados da Serra. She started writing music at the age of 14, and through participation in festivals and song contests, she developed her material and sound. A move to Rio de Janeiro in 1985 furthered her career and led to the release of the 'Brasileira' album. The record features the legendary pianist Luiz Eça, alongside the group Uaktí and Ricardo Bordini.

1993 saw the release of 'Mapa das Nuvens (Map of the Clouds)' on CD via the Leblon label, but soon after, Maria would have a hiatus from the music industry, dedicating herself to her cultural and arts agency, Acorde. She left the stage and recordings behind, but quality always shines through and years after its original release, international diggers, producers and DJs rediscovered the greatness of Maria's music. This would lead to a re-issue of the ‘Brasileira’ LP, and later Optimo Music/Selva Discos released a 12” EP of ‘Brasileira’ remixes by Selvagem, Carrot Green and Joakim. Maria also spoke at the Red Bull Music Academy Festival in São Paulo, performed at both the Kino Beat Festival and the Brazilian leg of the Dutch festival, Dekmantel. Her two latest albums received critical acclaim, ’Inkiri Om’ in 2020 and ‘Ver Tente’ in 2022. At last, Maria has got the credit and kudos she deserves, inspiring new and future generations of producers and music lovers.

Though previously re-issued, it was after a conversation with Maria that we learned that she wanted to keep this sublime record in press, and this was something that we couldn’t wait to put into action. So here it is, the Mr Bongo pressing of ‘Brasileira’, housed in a gatefold cover.

Maria Rita Stumpf - Cântico Brasileiro No.3 (Kamaiurá)

Inspired equally by classic Sudanese synth music, Black Sabbath and Disco - Gitkin's new single "The One"  combines Tuareg style guitars + big distorted riffs that meet an electronic arpeggiating Morodor style bassline and drums inspired by the early aughts Williamsburg Indie Sleaze sound. Culminating in a hill country blues groove, it's a mash of influences that shouldn't make sense, but under the vision of producer + one man band Brian J it somehow works, and pretty well at that.

Gitkin - The One

In 2008, producers Nickodemus & Quantic were moving around producing music in NYC, Cali, Colombia & Puerto Rico. Some of the fruits of those travels resulted in the hit track “Mi Swing es Tropical,” Quantic’s LP 'Combo Barbaro,' and many more. Somewhere in these sessions was this unreleased track, “Calinda” from the 'Sun People' sessions which came out on a limited 7” but never digitally. A digital-exclusive bonus track to the 15th anniversary of Nickodemus' critically acclaimed LP 'Sun People.'

Nickodemus & Quantic ft. Georgie Cruz - Calindia

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New York-based galaxy-hopping quartet Combo Chimbita kicks off 2025 with “Dímelo,” their first single on Wonderwheel Recordings. A fast-paced, funky track blending glazy, cumbia-infused guitars, jazzy drums, and Carolina Oliveros’ hypnotic vocals, “Dímelo” reflects self-love and choosing oneself. Recorded with Victor Axelrod, it marks a return to their roots. Formed in 2016, the Colombian diaspora band fuses jazz-informed rhythms, cosmic synths, and mesmerizing guacharaca-driven grooves.

Dímelo

Tagua Tagua is back with “Lado a Lado”, a collaboration with American band White Denim, the first single from his upcoming album. The song, an ode to life’s most uplifting feelings, evokes the calm of a cool breeze amidst chaos, pairing Tagua Tagua’s Brazilian warmth with White Denim’s textured contributions of guitars, flutes, and percussion. With its layered arrangement and heartfelt energy, "Lado a Lado" stands as a cornerstone of the album, celebrating connection and serenity.

Lado a Lado (ft. White Denim)

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Bed time stories you tell to a younger generation to prepare them for their future cosmic trips and help them understand the world they come from. So, young cosmic travelers, let’s start a trip through the intercultural spaces of the musicverse.

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Body Semantics

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