Brazil

Maria Rita – Lamento Africa​/​Rictus

March 19, 2020 — Leave a comment

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Back in 2017, duo Selvagem partnered up with Optimo Music to launch the label . The label is dedicated to unearthing and reissuing unique and exquisite Brazilian music, both from the past and the future. Their first release was the official reissue of the scarce and sought-after “Brasileira” LP by singer Maria Rita Stumpf (daughter of the legendary Elis Regina).

Tags: #non-english #world-music

Jackson’s Capoeira (Tahira Rework)

February 13, 2020 — Leave a comment

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Tahira is a with a 20 year career as a DJ, music producer and vinyl digger, as well as being the founder of his own Netlabel EBS Diggin (which promotes contemporary sounds taken from the Brazilian underground music scene). But this tropical reworking was released on -based label.

Tags: #Calypso #fusion #remix #world-music