Bailes De Soul, Maria Fumaça And The Black Rio Movement In 70s Brazil
The black community of Rio’s disadvantaged neighborhoods developed a funk & dance scene that challenged racism and the military dictatorship. Its most iconic album is quintessential in groove music worldwide.
The Manhattan Transfer’s 1987 ‘Brasil’ Is A Gem Of 80s Jazz-fusion Covers Of Brazilian Songs
From Djavan to Gilberto Gil, the vocal jazz band made the compositions into its own in a flawless exercise of musical style and lyricism.