Brazuca Sounds

By Leandro VignoliMusic

Brazuca Sounds episodes

October 05, 2021 Brazuca Sounds #18 - Zé Ramalho, Alceu Valença, Belchior: Northeastern sounds
In episode #18, we talked about Brazilian psychedelic-folk artists out of the Brazilian Northeast states of Pernambuco, Ceará, and Paraiba. The region is mostly known worldwide because of Bahia (Caetano, Gil, Tom Zé, Gal Costa, Bethania), nevertheless, in the mid-to-late 1970s artists came from all over the wilderness, such as Alceu Valença, Zé Ramalho, Belchior, and Fagner. They all came to produce great records interconnecting Brazilian regional folklore to psychedelia, rock, and folk.

37 min
September 08, 2021 Brazuca Sounds #17 - Caetano Veloso (1971) & Gilberto Gil (1971)
In episode #17 we tell the story behind Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil's self-titled albums released 50 years ago in 1971. Recorded at the same studio, with the same producer, for the same music label, both album covers were also made by the same photographer. Caetano and Gil were both living in Chelsea, London (UK) in exile following their prison by the military regime in Brazil. The nostalgia and homesickness are pretty evident, making the albums very unique. Follow our playlist on Spotify: "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds".
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28 min
August 04, 2021 Brazuca Sounds #16 - Brazilian Albums Released Only on Vinyl
In episode #16, we discussed some of the Brazilian rare albums released only on vinyl. Jorge Ben's "Live in Tokyo"; Arnaud Rodrigues' "O Som do Paulinho", Naná Vasconcelos' "Nana, Nelson, Novelli", and some real obscurities gems released by Nonato Buzar, Impacto Cinco, and Dom Mita, we went deep inside Brazil's crate collection. Follow our playlist "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds", but unlike other episodes, tracks from this show are not available on Spotify.
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34 min
June 29, 2021 Brazuca Sounds #15: Brazilian Trios: Ternura, Esperança, Golden Boys
In episode #15, we talk about three Brazilian vocal groups: Trio Ternura, Trio Esperança, and Golden Boys. All centered around family members, more or less like a Brazilian proto-version of the Jackson 5, these three groups showcased a variety of backgrounds and genres.
27 min
June 21, 2021 Brazuca Sounds #14 - Joao Gilberto: "White Album" (1973)
In episode #14, we talk about João Gilberto's self-titled album released in 1973. The Architect of Bossa Nova, according to the New York Times "his work became a sign of the relative prosperity, optimism, and romance of Brazil in the late 1950s, and thereafter an ideal of musical restraint and mystery." Joao Gilberto (1973), also known as the "white album", for his more experimental tone, is João Gilberto at his best, showcasing Brazilian music from new artists such as Caetano Veloso to the popular kings of radio, such as Carmen Miranda and Ary Barroso. Joao Gilberto's white album is the epitome of the psychedelic bossa nova. Follow our playlist on Spotify "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds".
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36 min
June 01, 2021 Brazuca Sounds #13 - Erasmo Carlos: "Carlos, Erasmo" (1971)
In episode #13 we celebrate Erasmo Carlos' 80th birthday telling the story behind his album "Carlos, Erasmo", released in 1971. A transitional album in his career, Erasmo was moving from being a rock n' roll Jovem Guarda star to becoming a great lyricist, influenced by Folk, MPB, and Soul.
"The other Carlos" when compared to his writing superstar partner Roberto Carlos, Erasmo was finally and for all taking his music to a different territory and making a name for himself
35 min
May 20, 2021 Brazuca Sounds #12 - Black Rio: Part 2
In episode #12, we continue our conversation about the Black Rio movement from Brazuca Sounds #11, with some of the Best Funk Albums That You Never Heard of. Black, soul, and funk-influenced records, from obscure classics such as Waltel Branco's "Meu Balanço" (photo) to DJ favorites, like Evinha's debut "Cartão Postal". We also discussed albums released by Tony Bizarro, Teo Azevedo, Di Melo, Helio Matheus, Carlos Dafé, Marcia Maria, and the Brazilian teenage phenomenon Lady Zu. Follow our playlist on Spotify "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds".

39 min
May 10, 2021 Brazuca Sounds #11 - Black Rio Movement
In episode #11 we discussed the beginning of the Black Rio movement sparking funk and soul in the 1970s. Alongside Tim Maia, other names such as Dom Salvador, Toni Tornado (aka the Brazilian James Brown), and Gerson King Combo (the Brazilian...well...James Brown) put together a collection of songs influenced by the American Soul and Funk that would influence generations to come, especially a group of young musicians which the movement took its name: Black Rio. Follow our playlist on Spotify "Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds".
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32 min
April 27, 2021 Brazuca Sounds #10 - Roberto Carlos: "Roberto Carlos" (1971)
In episode #10 we celebrate Roberto Carlos' 80th birthday discussing his self-titled album released 50 years ago in 1971. After a short transitional period of immersing himself in Soul and Funk music, this is the record that would set the tone for the rest of his career. From being a Brazilian Elvis to a full-blown version of a Brazilian Sinatra, or simply, O Rei (The King). Follow our playlist on Spotify: "Soundtrack Brazuca Sounds".
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43 min
April 15, 2021 Brazuca Sounds #9 - Brazilian Record Labels: Underground
In episode #9 we talk about the record label Underground, an obscure subsidiary for Copacabana Discos in the 1970s. While Copacabana was making tons of money with albums from their corny radio-singers cast, Underground has been founded as a subsidiary to release what the record executives considered "experimental" music. Funk and soul artists such as Marku (photo), Miguel de Deus, sa,ba-rock pioneers such as Luis Vagner and Bebeto, and Brazilian prog-rock icons O Terço.

26 min