Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #30 we listed fundamental albums of samba-rock from Trio Mocotó, Bebeto, Luiz Vagner, and Marku. Samba-rock blended samba elements with the guitar and other electric instruments and is mostly associated with São Paulo in the 1970s - and expanded to cities such as Porto Alegre (as it has been known as "swing") and Rio de Janeiro (where they called "sambalanço"). More like a dance style than a music genre initially, samba-rock was (re)discovered by DJs and exploded in the 1990s and 2000s with several parties dedicated to it. Jorge Ben was obviously the main figure in samba-rock, and we finished this episode listing five popular samba-rock hits written by Ben although performed by other artists. Listen to all songs in full in our Spotify playlist:  "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds". 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #28 we discuss the making of "Clube da Esquina" released in March 1972. Considered one the best albums of Brazilian history, Milton Nascimento decided to come up with a collective effort of musicians signed as a duo with 19-year-old prodigy Lô Borges. It is a double LP impossible to define in one genre: folk, MPB, rock, psychedelia, prog, classical, indigenous. Clube da Esquina is everything. In this podcast, we discussed the making of the album, from its iconic cover to its arrangements, the meaning of lyrics, and metaphors, and how and why the album was named that way, the Corner's Club. Don't forget to follow our playlist on Spotify:

In episode #27, we celebrate Brazilian female singers such as Flora Purim, Joyce, Célia, Wanderlea, and Claudia. We also bring some more obscure names such as Dila, Silvinha, and Elizabeth.

Brazil always had a large tradition of female superstars, so for this episode, I've decided to put a spotlight on some great singers that are not as recognized as they should be.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #24, we talk about the life and music of João Donato, Eumir Deodato, Egberto Gismonti, and Hermeto Paschoal. Each one of them achieved greatness beyond the Brazilian frontier and, in fact, they're all likely more successful worldwide rather than in their own country. These four artists blend Brazilian rhythm with psychedelia, funk, jazz, and experimentalism. As they all have a long and vast record catalog under their names, we have selected a few of their albums that should not be missed.

In episode #23, we continue our conversation celebrating albums released 50 years ago in 1971. From the classics of Tim Maia, Gal Costa, and Marcos Valle, Ivan Lins, to obscure gems such as Antonio Adolfo e a Brazuca and the magnificent Claudia.