The second album by blog favorites Papangu finds their prog just as brutal as ever and still with plenty of jazz fusion influences. However the addition of more pronounced Brazilian sounds from both folk and pop traditions really elevates the whole sound. It’s a concept album […]
The most well known album by this celebrated Brazilian trio. An intimate group of woodwinds, vocals and guitar possessing a huge sound. Experimental art rock with touches of mpb, samba, funk, afrobeat, jazz and punk rock. All the players are prodigious and the playing is understated […]
Two excellent and immersive works from the Brazilian songwriter. No Reinon Dos Afetos is translated as “in the realm of affections” and these records sound like they’ve come from a amorous dream. Recorded over 7ish years with old friend and fellow Alagoas musician Batata Boy they […]
This is one of the most interesting modern Brazilian records I’ve heard in a while and it’s an easy contender for favorite of the year. Ricardo is perhaps best known for his decade of touring with Brazilian legends Caetano Veloso, although this is far from his […]
Debut album by guitar/woodwind player Tunico. Its contemporary Brazilian jazz with a fantastic lineup. There’s blazing fusion at a break-neck pace as well as rootsier moments of folk, funk and samba. A treat for fans of classic Brazilian progressive music, or anybody who loves soulful instrumental […]
Part of the new queer Brazilian art-rock vanguard, JADSA has an original sound with big impact. The record is pop and jazz inclined but forceful (particularly the rhythm section) with an almost zeuhl sound. Largely clean, quiet and detailed arrangements but there’s some nice spacious trip-out […]