Jam da Silva was born in Recife in the Northwest of Brazil.
... "Worldwide, Jam has collaborated with various artists and musicians alongside classical Brazilian artists like Marisa Monte and Roberta Sa or mixing up electronic beats with DJ Dolores. He collaborated with DJ Dolores the Orchestra Santa Massa’s album Contraditirio which later won a BBC3 World Music Award in 2002. He played with France’s Massilia Sound System and The Troublemakers, Camille, Sebastian Martel with Angolan artists WySA and Paulo Flores and was part of the band F.U.R.T O on the album SANGUEAUDIENCIA. Jam recently took part in the sound and image festival MUltipliciade in Rio de Janeiro, playing alongside the Uk’s Cinematic Orchestra.
Jams’ tunes have already been picked up in the UK by Radio 1- DJ Gilles Peterson. The title track of his album Dia Santo appeared on Browswood Bubblers Four and was part of Gilles’ All Winner Show 2009.
His work has appeared and continues to be used in various film soundtracks; Os NARRADORES De Jave , O Rap do Pequeno Principe , 10 Por cento e' Mentira e EXPRESS WAY ( blue note records ) . Most recently his music has been recorded by Roberta Sa ( O Pedido ) , Elba Ramalho ( Gaiola da Saudade ) , Marisa Monte e Marcelo Yuka ( Desterro )."
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Posted by "Brpettinelli" 2010
