October 2, 2013
September 30, 2013
Dona Onete | Jamburana
...." By the age of fifteen she was singing samba, quadrilhas, boi bumba and other Northeastern genres in the bars of her hometown. “They used to give me beer as payment, but I didn’t even drink it. I was just singing for my own enjoyment.” In spite of her talent and evident star-like quality, Dona Onete never seriously considered a career in music. That would only happen much later, when the current swept her that way. She became a Professor of History and Amazonian Studies in her hometown, Igaparé Miri, 100km outside of Belém, and ardently researched the rhythms, dances and traditions of the indigenous and black people of the area. This led her to establish several music and dance groups, which regenerated traditional customs, and which eventually saw her elected as the Municipal Secretary of Culture of Igaparé-Miri. Absorbing all these genres and rhythms, Dona Onete also began to compose, creating the hybrid genre for which she would later become famous, the carimbó chamegado " .....
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September 27, 2013
Alessandra Leão | Atirei
Percussionist, songwriter and singer Alessandra Leão was born in Pernambuco, north-east Brazil. After collaborating with a number of artists (including Antonio Carlos Nóbrega and Florencia Bernales) she launched her solo career in 2006 with the widely acclaimed CD Brinqendo de Tambor. Her star has been on the rise ever since. Her compositions are refreshing interpretations of traditional music from the coast and the Zona da Mata, and are characterized by plenty of polyrhythmic percussion and interwoven guitar lines.
August 31, 2013
August 21, 2013
Lucas Santtana | Cira, Regina e Nana
Long before his 30th birthday, Brazilian wunderkind Lucas Santtana had absorbed more music than most professionals would encounter in their lifetimes, having traveled around the world with the biggest names in Brazilian Tropicalia. The sheer volume of influences, including Afro-Brazilian rhythms, Motown funk, Brazilian metal (à la Sepultura), and European electronica would allow him to conceive of sonic textures later that no one else would even consider. More amazing, though, is that he originally came to prominence as a mere flautist. ( more )
Drago Bonavich, Rovi
August 11, 2013
Spok Frevo Orquestra featuring Genaro
Spok Frevo Orquestra draws inspiration from frevo, a vibrant music of elaborated arrangements and deep roots. SpokFrevo takes the tradition to the centre stage, but does not renounce allegiance to freedom. It relies on what jazz is all about: improvisation. SpokFrevo Orquestra arose in 2003 from musical experiences that date back to the late nineties, leaded by the virtuous Inaldo Cavalcante de Albuquerque, Maestro Spok, who plays the part of saxophonist, arranger and musical director. Spok fronts a 16 musicians group, a real big band with saxophone, trumpet, trombone and rhythm sections, bass and guitar. These musicians engage in a crusade beyond aesthetic disputes. In the state of Pernambuco, Brazil, where centenary frevo got birth, carnival bonds constrict the genre to street festivals. . . . ( more ).
V.O. Music
August 2, 2013
Cabruera | Passarada
Brazilian experimental band emerge in 1999 in Natal with a mix of Afro-Brazilian , elcric funk, folk rock, and Middle Eastern sounds , an innovative force behind thw traditional local music from NorthEastern Brazil . . . ( Drago Bonacich, Rovi )
August 1, 2013
Chico Correa Electronic Band | Coco de Elevador
Chico Correa does DJ works with Live act , mixing sounds in real time. Some sets are performed with vocals and guitars, mixing electrosamba and AfroBrazilian elements.
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