The Rio De Janeiro carnival opened up this weekend - and as I always like to do at this time of the year, I like to celebrate this time by playing some of my favourite Brazilian jams and recent acquisitions. It constantly astounds me just how much incredible music came out of Brazil in 70’s and early 80’s - So here is a selection of some very infectious Samba Soul, Black Rio, Bossa, Battucada, and a taste of the Funk Carioca sound of Rio’s favelas from more recent times. Enjoy..
Cassiano - Central Do Brasil (Polydor)
Jorge Ben - Comanche (Philips)
Gerson King Combo - Tenho Um Vulcão Dentro De Mim (Polydor)
Tim Maia - Terapéutica Do Grito (Lanca)
Banda Black Rio - Mistérios Da Raça (Mr Bongo)
Azymuth - Montreal City [volcov Remix] (Far Out)
Fafá De Belém - Emorio (Polydor)
Rosa Maria - Avenida Atlantica (Tapecar)
Zeca Do Trombone & Roberta Sax - Coluna Do Meio (Strut)
Ronald Mesquita - Balanca Pema (Barclay)
Djavan - Serrado (Odeon)
Jose Roberto Bertrami & His Modern Sound - Eighties Times (Far Out)
Trio Mocotó - Nagô (Forma)
Escola De Samba Mocidade Independente De Padre Miguel - Segura o pe De Conversa (JSL)
Rubens Bassini, Jorge Arena & Chico Batera - Macumba [DJ Dinho & DJ Fu Remix] (Universal)
DJ Sandrinho - Tempero Do Tamborzao (Man)
Duda 2D - O Calor (Som Livre)
Os Cacadores - Dona Gigi (Som Livre)
Antonio Carlos Jobim - Aqua De Beber [DJ Edgar Remix] (Universal)
Luis Bonfa & Maria Toledo - Sambura [DJ Amazing Clay Baile Funk Remix] (Universal)
MC Naldinho & Beth - Tapinha (Essay)
DJ Edgar - Gaitero Inch (Man)
MC Dido - Gordurosa (Som Livre)
Amilcka E Chocolate - Agita O Caldeirao (Som Livre)
MC Leozinho - Ela So Pensa Em Beijar (Universal)
MC Marcinho - Rap Glamurosa (Som Livre)
Tati Quebra Barraco - Boladona (Unimar)
Sasso - Tudo Bem (Sing Sing)
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Feb 15, 2010
DJ FRENZIE - EDICAO DO CARNAVAL 2010
Feb 2, 2010
AMIRA - Summer Soulstice Mix
So my girl Amira put this together for the Groove Therapy podcast.. Personally I think it's a little too good to be lost amongst the Groove Therapy archives, so here it is on Soulshaker. And while I might just be a little bit bias, I think the track listing speaks for itself. Infact, there were even a couple of tunes that I had to plead for her to tell me what they were. She even tried to get all secret squirrel on me. Well, now I've posted her tracklist all over the internets for everyone to bite her steeze - that'll learn her!
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* Side Effect - Midnight Lover (Elektra)
* Fats Gaines Band presents Zorina - For Your Love (Avamar)
* Bobby Caldwell - What You Won’t Do For Love (Clouds)
* Curtis Mayfield - Tripping Out (Curtom)
* DeBarge - I Like It (Gordy)
* Creative Source - Funky Luvah (Polydor)
* The Brothers Johnson - Strawberry Letter 23 (A&M)
* Black Harmony - Don’t Let It Go To Your Head (Laser)
* Brief Encounter - Human (Sound Plus)
* Gwen McCrae - I Can Only Think Of You (Cat)
* The O’jays - My Favorite Person (Philadelphia International)
* Kellee Patterson - I’m Gonna Love You Just A Little More, Baby (Shadybrook)
* Hipnotic - Are You Lonely (Street Level)
* Jocelyn Brown - Somebody Else’s Guy (Prelude)
* She - Easy Money (Genius)
* Cameo - Rigor Mortis (Chocolate City)
* Patrice Rushen - Number One (Elektra)
* Dit - You Bring Out The Best In Me (Evergreen)