Favela on Blast is the directorial debut of Wesley Pentz (better known as DJ and producer Diplo) and Leandro HBL. A true labor of love and years in the making, the documentary explores Brazil’s vibrant musical subculture called Baile Funk, as Pentz travels deep into favelas to examine the artists and communities that have helped shape this culture, as well as the output of his Mad Decent label.
Really looking forward to watching this. You can get a digital copy for only $5 here.
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Finally got around to doing a Summer mix, inspired by the Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Rythm Band track “Express Yourself.” Here, it’s covered by Byron Lee and the Dragonaires to great summer effect, setting the tone for the entire mix. A pretty diverse collection of warm summer vibes – something you can enjoy at a BBQ or picnic, or on your stoop sipping sangria. Some longtime summertime favorites of mine here, like Cymande’s “Bra” or Wilson Simonal’s “Nem Vem que Nao Tem,” as well as some recent discoveries. Hopefully everything meshes well together despite the eclectic selection. Enjoy and have a great summer.
Express Yourself Track Listing:
Part 1
01. Jorge Ben – Hermes Trismegisto Escreveu
from Africa Brazil, 1976
02. Orchestre Poly Rythmo – Assibavi
from Volume ONE “The Vodoun Effect,” 2009
03. Blo – It’s Gonna Be a Good Day
from Phase 2, 1974
04. Johnny Osbourne – We Need Love
from Truth & Rights, 1979
05. Who Can Get Busy Like This Man – Brand Nubian
from One For All, 1990
06. Sister Nancy – Bam Bam
from One, Two, 1982
07. Byron Lee & The Dragonaires – Express Yourself
from Reggay Splashdown!, 197?
08. Wilson Simonal – Nem Vem que Nao Tem
from Alegria Algeria!!! Vol. 1, 1967
09. Marcos Valle – Mem Paleto Mem Gravata
from Previsao Do Tempo, 1973
10. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – All the Places
from The Main Ingredient, 1994
11. Marvin Holmes – Find Yourself
from “Find Yourself b/w Part 2″, 197?
12. Leo’s Sunshipp – Give Me the Sunshine
from We Need Each Other, 1978
Part 2
13. Rosinha Da Valenca – Summertime
from Um Violao Em Primeiro Plano, 1971
14. Love – Hummingbirds
from Forever Changes (Collector’s Edition), 1967/2008
15. Happy End – It’s Summer
from Kazemachi Roman, 1971
16. Shuggie Otis – Strawberry Letter 23
from Inspiration Information, 1974
17. Main Ingredient – Summer Breeze
from Euphrates River, 1974
18. Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 – For What It’s Worth
from Stillness, 1971
19. Roy Ayers – Everybody Loves the Sunshine
from Everybody Loves the Sunshine, 1976
20. McNeal & Niles – Summertime
from Thrust, 1979
21. Cymande – Bra
from Cymande, 1972
22. Stevie Wonder – All I Do (U-Tern Remix)
from Digital Release, 2007
23. Rye Rye – Shake it to the Ground (Arthur King Remix)
from Digital Release 2008
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I’m a huge Seu Jorge fan so I was excited to hear about his upcoming project with Almaz (drummer Pupillo and guitarist Lucio Maia from the stalwart Nação Zumbi, with bassist and composer Antonio Pinto). Apparently they worked on a track together for a Walter Salles film and enjoyed the experience so much that they decided to record a full-length album together that will be released by Now Again on July 27. Covering famous Brazilian tunes as well as some American and European soul classics, their first single is a cover of the Roy Ayers anthem “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” and if this is any indicator of the entire album, I can’t wait for it to drop. Loving the artwork with all of this too.
You can read more about the project here and listen to the first single below.
Seu Jorge & Almaz “Everybody Loves the Sunshine”
Seu Jorge and Almaz (Self-Titled Album)
Tracklist
01. Errare Humanum 4:50
02. Das Model 3:07
03. Cristina 3:08
04. Saudosa Bahia 3:17
05. Cirandar 4:15
06. Tempo De Amor 3:23
07. Everybody Loves The Sunshine 4:56
08. Pai Joao 3:53
09. Rock With You 4:51
10. Cala Boca, Menino 2:21
11. Girl You Move Me 5:32
12. Juizo Final 4:54
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I got my Timeless DVD box set yesterday and included was a mix by DJ Nuts, one of the premier collectors of Brazilian music (check out the video below of Nuts going through his Brazilian rares). The mix is dedicated to one of the stars of the box set, producer/arranger/composer Arthur Verocai, a man who’s talents transpired across Brazilian music through the 60′s and 70′s and culminated on his self titled debut from 1972, a record I believe to be one of the best Brazil has to offer. The mix digs deep into Verocai’s catalog of records he’s been a part of, and in just a few days the heads over at Soulstrut have already done a pretty nice job of cracking the track list, although some gaps remain to be filled.
Quite simply an amazing mix, and a job well done by Timeless.
Tracklist:
(0:00) Intro – MF Doom/Egon a presenta Arthur Verocai
(0:48) Elis Regina – Um Novo Rumo
(2:33) Beth Carvalho – Domingo Antigo
(3:10) Leny Andrade – Olhando O Mar
(5:18) Magda – Madrugada
(6:40) Quarteto 004 – Saudade Demais
(9:00) Milton Banana Trio – Um Novo Rumo
(10:51) Taiguara – Um Novo Rumo
(12:39) Werther – Catavento
(14.44) Maysa – Catavento
(16:32) Eduardo Conde – Minha Estrada
(18:19) Golden Boys – A Menina E A Fonte
(20:50) Celia – No Clarão Da Lua Cheia
(21:55) Erasmo Carlos – Cica Cecilla
(23:19) Ivan Lins – Tanaue ou Se um indio fosse consumido pela civilização moderna
(23:41) Ana Maria E Mauricio – Mandato
(24:54) Ana Maria E Mauricio – Marina Eu Vou
(26:00) Ana Maria E Mauricio – Eu Quero Ver
(27:08) Reginaldo Bessa – Voce Vai Ter Que Me Aturar
(29:09) Fabio – Bloco dos Naufragos
(29:42) Jorge Ben – Porque E Proibido Pisar Na Grama
(31:58) Arnaud Rodrigues – Conscacha Fimara (Magnifico)
(33:19) Luiz Melodia – Pra Aquietar
(34:09) Gal Costa – Pontos De Luz
(35:56) Quinteto Ternura – Baby
(36:31) Burnier & Cartier – Europanema
(37:47) Ivan Lins – Deixa Eu Dizer
(39:24) Lucinha Lins – Esse Passaro Chamado Tempo
(41:43) Johnny Alf – Um Gosto De Fim
(44:04) Leny Andrade – Nao Tem Perdao
(45:48) Tim Maia – The Dance Is Over
(48:05) Paulinho e Dorinha – Vivencias
(49:31) Paulinho Tapajos – Clara
(50:48) Som Imaginario – Armina (Vinheta 3)
(51:33) Marlene – Beco Do Mota
(53:40) Ana Lucia – Anuncio
(55:10) MPB 4 – Quem Vem De La
(56:45) Celia – Na Boca Do Sol
(58:54) Arthur Verocai – Cabolco
(1:01:28) Ivan Lins – Deixa O Trem Seguir
(1:03:11) O Terco – Imagem
(1:05:52) Karma – Blusa De Linho
(1:07:08) Karma – Depois Do Portao
(1:10:07) ? – Catavento
(1:12:35) Feliz Anniversario Nuts; Arthur Verocai – Flying To LA.
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Compiled and released by Joel Stones of Tropicalia in Furs, Brazilian Guitar Fuzz Bananas brings together some of Brazil’s rarest fuzz/funk/psych 45s from 1967-1976. Rarely do I get geeked about new releases, but I’ve been looking forward to this since Joel talked about it in the Wax Poetics Brazil issue last year. Born and raised in Brazil, Joel knows his shit, and in a world cluttered with comps, this one just seems like a no-brainer.
I’m eagerly awaiting my copy, but you can order them direct here. This is the limited edition version with amazing custom artwork complete with 3D glasses, and in my opinion this is the only way to fly as the regular cover art is pretty bland. Don’t sleep on this one!
Tracklisting:
1. CELIO BALONA – TEMA DE BATMAN
2. LOYCE E OS GNOMES – ERA UNA NOTA DE
3. THE YOUNGSTERS – I WANNA BE YOUR MAN
4. SERGUEI – OURICO
5. FABIO – LINDO SONHO DELIRANTE
6. TONY E SOM COLORIDO – O CARONA
7. 14 BIS – GOD SAVE THE QUEEN
8. BANDA DE 7 LEGUAS – DIA DE CHUVA
9. TON & SERGIO – VOU SAIR DO CATIVEIRO
10. ELY – AS TURBINAS ESTAO LIGADAS
11. COM OS FALCOES REAIS – ELE SECULO XX
12. MARISA ROSSI – CINTURAO DE FOGO
13. THE POPS – SOM IMAGINARIO DE JIMMI HENDRIX
14. LOYCE E OS GNOMES – QUE E ISSO?
15. PIRY – HEROI MODERNO
16. MAC RYBELL – THE LANTERN
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Here’s a beautiful live version of Novos Baianos’ “Mysterio Do Planeta” taken from their album Acabou Chorare. I used this track for my Braziliance mix, but this version sounds even better to my ears.
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