Here's some vocal harmonies for your listening pleasure. Vocal groups during the bossa nova era produced some killer sounds. These are a few of my favorites.

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Tracklist:

Momento Quatro - Irmao De Fe

Vox Populi - Cidade Grande

Edgar e Os Tais - Bambe-Lo

The G/9 Group - Ponteio

Quarteto 004 - Saudade Demais

Jongo Trio - Vai Joao

Som Okey 5 - Razao De Paz Pra Nao Cantar

Quarteto Em Cy - Barravento

Tamba Trio - Barumba

Here's a few of my favorite MPB tracks, which is Brazil's name for their pop music genre - Musica Popular Brasileira. Similar to the US in the 60s and 70s, the genre covered everything from soul to funk to rock. These ones lean to the funky side.

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Tracklist:

Osmar Milito - Mais Cedo Ou Mais Tarde

Ugo Marotta & Os Folks - Mulher Rendeira

Sa & Guarabyra - Passo Preto

Trio Ternura - Manequim

Azambuja & Cia - Negra Brecho

Os 3 Morais - Fim De Verao

Quarteto Teorema - Menina Minha

Trio Esperanca - Nao Aguento Voce

Antonio Adolfo & A Brazuca - Transamazonica

More info at: https://www.novedos.com/episodes/9-funky-mpb

Showcasing the greatest of all time, Jorge Ben, in his earlier years. 9 tracks from his first 9 albums.

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Tracklist:

Jorge Ben - Chove Chuva

Jorge Ben - Descalco No Parque

Jorge Ben - Carnaval Triste

Jorge Ben - Lalari-Olala

Jorge Ben - Eu Sou Do Pesado

Jorge Ben - Quem Foi Que Roubou A Sopeira De Porcelana

Jorge Ben - Oba La Vem Ela

Jorge Ben - Porque e Proibido Pisar Na Grama

Jorge Ben - As Rosas Eram Todas Amarelas

More info at: https://www.novedos.com/episodes/8-jorge-ben-the-bossa-years

Showcasing a few early tracks from some of the most famous male singers to come from Brazil.

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Tracklist:

Geraldo Vandre - Ninguem Pode Mais Sofrer

Ze Maria featuring Jorge Ben - Mas Que Nada

Milton Nascimento - Tres Pontas

Edu Lobo - Jogo de Roda

Marcos Valle - Tudo de Voce

Caetano Veloso - Onde Eu Nasci Passa Um Rio

Gilberto Gil - Roda

Orlann Divo - Faz De Conta

Chico Buarque - Ole Ola

An homage to my favorite Brazilian vocalist, Joyce Moreno, with songs from 1969 - 1985.

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Tracklist:

Joyce - Nao, Mudo Nao

Joyce - Preparando Um Luminoso

Luiz Eca & La Familia Sagrada - Please Garcon

Nelson Angelo & Joyce - Vivo Ou Morto

Joyce - Pesadelo

Joyce - Misterios

Joyce - Moreno

Joyce - Luz Do Chao

Joyce - Povo Das Estrelas

More info at: https://www.novedos.com/episodes/6-joyce-moreno

Representing some of my favorite female singers in honor of International Women's Day.

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Tracklist:

Thelma - Samba do Carioca

Nara Leao - Opiniao

Joyce - Feminina

Gal Costa - Saudosismo

Marilia Medalha - Arrependimento

Elis Regina - Me Deixa Em Paz

Wanda Sa - Mar Azul

Astrud Gilberto - Agua de Beber

Tuca - Ilha Do Quartzo Azul

More info at: https://www.novedos.com/episodes/5-cantoras

Pulling out some of my favorite bossa nova instrumental tracks - a deep category for sure.

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Tracklist:

Zumba Cinco - Zumba Tema

Trio 3D - Tamanco No Samba

Rio 65 Trio - Simplesmente

Roberto Menescal - Inverno

Luiz Carlos Vinhas - Song to my Father

Sergio Carvalho - Balaio

Edison Machado - Solo

Ginga Trio - Maria Moita

Milton Banana - Arrastao

More info at: www.novedos.com/episodes/4-bossa-nova-instrumentals

Back from a recent trip to Sao Paulo, where I managed to squeeze in a little digging. This episode is all records picked up during the trip.

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Tracklist:

Jorge Ben - Santa Clara Clareou

Mike Falcao - Tamanco No Samba

Erasmo Carlos - Mane Joao

Tim Maia - Nao Vou Ficar

Gonzaguinha - O Que Importa

Chico Buarque - Fica

Som Tres - Jungle

Ed Lincoln - Ja Estou Aqui

Ednardo - Beira Mar

More info at: www.novedos.com/episodes/3-sao-paulo-digs

The second episode of the Novedos podcast, showcasing selections from my personal collection of rare groove records from Brazil. This episode covers some funky Brazilian breaks and beats.

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Tracklist:

Francisco Roque - Pare de Esconder

Emilio Santiago - Bananeira

Avan Samba - Ibere

Evinha - Esperar Pra Ver

Marcos Valle - Mentira

Gal Costa - Pontas Da Luz

Orlandivo - Onde Anda O Meu Amor

DiMelo - Se O Mundo Acabasse Em Mel

Tim Maia - Bom Senso

More info at: http://www.novedos.com/episodes/2-brazilian-breaks-and-beats

The first episode of the Novedos podcast, showcasing selections from my personal collection of rare groove records from Brazil. This episode covers a few of my favorite tracks from my rarer albums.

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Tracklist:

Tenorio Jr - Nebulosa

Arthur Verocai - Presente Grego

Mario Castro Neves & Samba S.A. - Candomble

Burnier & Cartier - So Tem Lugar Pra Voce

Luiz Eca & Sagrada Familia - Atras Das Portas Da Tarde

Bossa Tres - Imprevisto

Jaime & Nair - Sob O Mar

Paulo Bagunca - Olhos Risonos

Os Brazoes - Planador

More info at: https://www.novedos.com/episodes/1-few-favorites