Brazuca Sounds

By Leandro VignoliMusic

Brazuca Sounds episodes

April 21, 2023 Brazuca Sounds #48 - Brazilian Funk & Disco
In episode #48, we expand on the Brazilian soul and funk from Episode #11 and Episode #12. We put together a list of great albums influenced by soul, funk and disco blended with the touch of regional rhythms. Among the artists discussed are Som Nosso de Cada Dia, União Black, Zeca do Trombone e Roberto Sax, Franko Xavier, Abaeté, Don Beto, and the megahits "Black Coco" by Painel de Controle and "Olhos Coloridos" by Sandra Sá. We finished this episode by celebrating albums released in the 1970s by the soul-funk icons Cassiano and Wilson Simonal. Follow our playlist on Spotify "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds".
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39 min
March 28, 2023 Brazuca Sounds #47 - João Donato - Quem é Quem (1973)
In episode #47 we celebrate the album "Quem é Quem" by João Donato, released 50 years ago in September 1973. After a terrible divorce, Donato left the United States after 12 years and put together a great group of musicians, songwriters, and producers. A master on the piano (and accordion), "Quem é Quem" also shows João Donato singing for the first time, and playing the Fender Rhodes, encouraged by producer Marcos Valle. A commercial failure upon its release by the record label Odeon, the album gained a cult status over the years. Follow our playlist on Spotify: "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds".
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36 min
March 02, 2023 Brazuca Sounds #46 - Brazilian Carnaval: Explained
In episode #46, we talk about Samba-Enredo, a sub-genre of modern samba made specifically for Carnaval. "Samba-enredo" translates literally as samba-theme, played by a samba school to narrate a historical event in a lyrical form. Over the years, however, many of those songs became popular beyond the Carnaval parade in February, even being recorded by famous artists. We introduce you to some of these songs such as "Liberdade, Liberdade", "Festa Para um Rei Negro", "É Hoje", and artists such as Martinho da Vila, Originais do Samba, Simone, Marisa Monte. Among the most popular samba schools are Mangueira, Portela, Salgueiro, Império Serrano, and each group has 70 minutes to present by crossing a 530 metres avenue called the Sambadrome. The drumming section (bateria) of every samba school is composed of around 250-300 musicians playing a variety of percussive instruments. Follow our playlist on Spotify to listen to all songs played in full: "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds".
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30 min
February 23, 2023 Brazuca Sounds #45 - History of Samba in 25 Songs
In episode #45, we tell the history of samba in Brazil over 100 years. From its early days and songwriters like Noel Rosa, Ismael Silva (pictured), and "the singer of the masses", Orlando Silva, to more contemporary samba-makers such as João Nogueira, Candeia, and Zeca Pagodinho. We also play indispensable songs from Cartola, Carlos Cachaça, Adoniran Barnosa, and Bezerra da Silva by discussing the different sub-genres of samba such as Partido Alto, Pagode, Samba-Canção, Samba de Roda, and much more. Also mentioned: Aracy de Almeida, Elizeth Cardoso, Lupicínio Rodrigues, Jamelão, Nelson Sargento, Paulinho da Viola, Beth Carvalho and Fundo de Quintal. Follow our playlist on Spotify to listen to all songs played in full: "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds".
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56 min
February 01, 2023 Brazuca Sounds #44 - Nara Leão
In episode #44, we celebrate the music of Nara Leão. Amongst one the pioneers of the bossa-nova movement in Rio de Janeiro, Nara Leão transcended the music genre. Considered by many the "Muse of Bossa Nova", Nara decided to distance herself from any label imposed by the media, blending the voice of favelas into her music by recording songs composed by legendary samba songwriters such as Cartola and Zé Keti.
Unlike other great singers of her generation, Nara Leão also played the guitar, and was an active voice against the dictatorship in Brazil, including a cameo in the collective manifesto "Tropicalia". Fundamental albums to start: "Nara" (64), "Opinião de Nara" (64), and "Dez Anos Depois" (71).

39 min
January 11, 2023 Brazuca Sounds #43: Songs about Pelé (and Football)
In episode #43, we celebrate the life of Pelé through the music that celebrated his football brilliance. During his life playing for Brazil and Santos, Pelé inspired songs from a variety of artists, such as Wilson Simonal, Jackson do Pandeiro, Caetano and, Gilberto Gil. Pelé, who also played the cavaquinho and guitar, was an avid songwriter and released albums partnered up with the likes of Elis Regina and Sergio Mendes. All songs played on this podcast are available following our playlist on Spotify "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds".
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31 min
December 16, 2022 Brazuca Sounds #42: Best Brazilian Albums of 1972
In episode #42, we continue our celebration of albums released 50 years ago in 1972 in addition to classics such as Transa, Clube da Esquina, Acabou Chorare, Tom Zé's self-titled, and Paulinho da Viola's Dança da Solidão. We will wrap up 2022 by listing a few more brilliant albums, from the iconic Arthur Verocai debut (cover) to releases of Lô Borges, Quarteto em Cy, Jards Macalé, Elis Regina, Elza Soares, MPB4, and obscure gems such as duos Nelson Angelo & Joyce and Alceu Valença e Geraldo Azevedo. All songs are available following our playlist on Spotify "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds".
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53 min
November 28, 2022 Brazuca Sounds #41: Paulinho da Viola - Dança da Solidão (1972)
In episode #33 we're celebrating the 80th birthday of Paulinho da Viola by discussing his phenomenal album "Dança da Solidão" (1972). Paulinho elevated samba into the mainstream in the 1970s, rejuvenating the most Brazilian-centric music genre. A brilliant guitarist, with an angelic voice, and poetic lyrics, he is one of the most iconic Brazilian musicians of all time. Paulinho da Viola was born on November 12th, 1942. This episode follows our specials dedicated to the 1942 Club, which also include Milton Nascimento, Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso and Tim Maia. Follow our playlist on Spotify "Soundtrack Brazuca Sounds" to listen to all the songs played in full.
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34 min
November 11, 2022 Brazuca Sounds #40: Gal Costa | Five Best Albums
In episode #40 we celebrate the life of Gal Costa by discussing her five best records: Gal Costa (1969), Gal (1969), Índia (1973), Cantar (1974) and Gal Tropical (1979). As an early bossa-nova singer moving from Bahia to Rio de Janeiro, Gal reached her golden era as part of the Tropicalia, a psychedelic-rock counter-culture movement in the late 1960s. In the 1970s Gal Costa explored different genres and styles expanding her boundaries in the experimental "Índia" and the back-to-bossa-nova album, "Cantar", a commercial failure. I will finish this episode off by also revisiting two former episodes, Episode #24 where I explored Gal Costa's live album "FA-TAL (1971)", and Episode #2 where we discussed her connections to the orishas and Bahia. Gal Costa passed away on November 9 at the age of 77. Follow our playlist on Spotify "Soundtrack Brazuca Sounds" so you can listen to all the songs played in full.
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34 min
October 05, 2022 Brazuca Sounds #39: The Existential Soul of Tim Maia | Part 3
In episode #39 we finish our celebration of Tim Maia's 80th birthday by discussing 80 of his best songs (!!!). In this third and last episode, we talked about my favourite Top 20, from his Polydor-years classics to obscure gems like "Ar Puro" (82), "Verão Carioca" (77) and the mistankely overlooked ballad "Pelo Amor de Deus". We also discussed Tim Maia's mythology covering his fights and no-shows on TV programs and his own concerts. Born on September 28th, 1942, Tim Maia would've turned 80-yo in 2022. LEIA O LIVRO. READ THE BOOK.
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55 min