Brazuca Sounds

By Leandro VignoliMusic

Brazuca Sounds episodes

March 23, 2022 Brazuca Sounds #28 - Milton Nascimento & Lo Borges: Clube da Esquina (1972)
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:

44 min
March 10, 2022 Brazuca Sounds #27 - Brazilian Singers You Need to Hear
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.

40 min
February 22, 2022 Brazuca Sounds #26 - History of Samba in Ten Albums
In episode #26, we bring ten brilliant albums that more or less tell the history of samba in Brazil. Arguably the most popular music genre in the country, this podcast presents the great song-writers from the early era such Cartola, Nelson Cavaquinho, and Dona Ivone Lara followed by the great composers of the 1960s and 1970s, Paulinho da Viola and Martinho da Vila, all the way to the samba divas such as Alcione, Beth Carvalho, and Elza Soares. Follow our playlist on Spotify to listen to all songs played in full: "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds".
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38 min
February 08, 2022 Brazuca Sounds #25 - Caetano Veloso: "Transa"(1972)
In episode #25 we discuss the making of Caetano Veloso's album "Transa" released in January 1972. This is his second album recorded in London, while in exile following his prison by the military regime in Brazil. However, unlike the obvious sadness of Caetano's self-title LP of 1971 (Brazuca Sounds #17), Transa is the culmination of all his new influences living abroad. The reggae on Portobello Road, "waking up and singing an old, old Beatles song", or a tagline of a famous soap commercial. Caetano Veloso was ready to heal his wounds, and also ready to make his way back to Bahia, and he decided to leave behind what might be considered his album masterpiece. If you like the show, you may want to follow our playlist on Spotify: "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds".
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28 min
January 20, 2022 Brazuca Sounds #24 - Donato, Deodato, Egberto & Hermeto
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.

34 min
January 04, 2022 Brazuca Sounds #23 - Best Brazilian Albums of 1971
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.
45 min
December 15, 2021 Brazuca Sounds #22 - Chico Buarque: "Construção" (1971)
In episode #22 we discussed Chico Buarque's eighth album, "Construção", released 50 years ago by Philips in December 1971. Considered by many the best Brazilian album of all time, it was Chico's first studio record after returning to Brazil following a period living in Europe due to the Brazilian dictatorship.
Perhaps not by consequence, it is Chico Buarque's more political record, surrounded by themes such as the social-economic issues in the country and lack of freedom, all that encapsulated by Chico Buarque's superb lyrics.
27 min
November 25, 2021 Brazuca Sounds #21: Jorge Ben, "Negro é Lindo" (1971)
In episode #21 we discussed the album "Negro é Lindo", released by Philips in November 1971. It was Jorge Ben's third and last studio album recorded with Trio Mocotó as his backup band. An ending to a trilogy, the arrangements are more centered on the acoustic guitar, possibly the fruit of his partnership with Paulinho Tapajós, who directed Ben’s recordings between 71 and 75, including his future masterpiece "A Tábua de Esmeralda". It is also Jorge Ben's more political record to date, like its own title Negro é Lingo suggests, a translation of the slogan Black is Beautiful.

31 min
November 15, 2021 Brazuca Sounds #20 - Som Livre: Part II - Lincoln Olivetti
In episode #20, we continue our conversation about Som Livre from Brazuca Sounds #19. After releasing a generation of newcomers, such as Novos Baianos, and Alceu Valença, SOM LIVRE decided to invest in high-profile names like Rita Lee, Tim Maia, Jorge Ben, and Marcos Valle. Producer Lincoln Olivetti had a tremendous impact on Som Livre from the late 70s until the mid-80s when its iconic SOM LIVRE green logo was then replaced by a modern version. Follow our playlist on Spotify: "Soundtrack Brazuca Sounds".

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34 min
October 26, 2021 Brazuca Sounds #19 - Brazilian Labels: Som Livre
In episode #19, we talk about the Brazilian biggest record label Som Livre. Founded in 1969 as a vehicle for Globo TV's soap opera soundtracks, it gradually started to release new talented artists such as Novos Baianos, Azymuth, Guilherme Arantes, until it quickly became a Brazilian phenomenon in record sales. We explored some of the great records released during Som Livre's first incarnation, under its iconic SOM LIVRE green logo used between 1971-1977. Follow our playlist "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds" on Spotify.
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38 min