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052° MUSICAL POSTCARD FOR SOFRITO.

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First chapter of atravel diarythat promises to be rich and diverse,
here are some of the best discoveries from researches around North & North East Brasilian music.

Traditionnal rhythms Carimbó, Forro and Siria compose this selection especially elaborated for
the UK's leading Afro, Caribbean and Latin music party collectives, SOFRITO.


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01°  CAMARAO  /  Retrato de um Forro
02°  CONJUNTO ELY FARIAS  /  Corrupaco
03°  GRUPO CARIMBO  /  Minha paixao
04°  MESTRE CUPIJO  /  Ventinho do norte
05° BANDINHA DO CAMARAO  /  Xeêm
06°  ORLANDO PEREIRA  /  Carimbo para Yemanja
07°  CAMARAO  /  E proibido cochilar
08°  GRUPO DA PESADA  /  Voa andorinha
09°  JOSÉ SILVA E SUAS BAIANAS  -  Cai sereno
10°  ORLANDO PEREIRA  /  Maruda
11°  NAMORADOS DO CARIMBO  /  Pretinho dengoso
12°  CARIMBO DE ALGODOAL  /  Ê...do lado de lá
13°  CONJUNTO O IRAPURU  /  Maria vamos a praia juntar ajuru
14°  NAMORADOS DO CARIMBO  /  Bacurau
15°  VEREQUETE E SEU CONJUNTO UIRAPURU  /  Xote paraense
16°  SILUCA  /  Xendengo
17°  ORLANDO PEREIRA  /  Carimambo
18°  JANJAO  /  Meu barquinho

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I'd like to thank especially Alfredo Bello wich has been a strong reference while those researches.


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.BRIEF HISTORY OF CARIMBÓ.

More than a musical style of Pará, the Carimbó is one of the most representative manifestations of the Amazonian culture. According to some researchers, the contributions of Indian and African culture in Pará formed the roots of the rhythm, which already have more than 200 years of history.

This extraordinary artistic creativity of the people of Pará was created by the Tupinambá indians who, according to historians, were gifted of an unusual artistic sense, leading them to be regarded, in the tribes, as true demigod.
Initially, according to all appearances, the dance Carimbó was presented in a monotonous way, like the great majority of Indian dances. When the African slaves made contact with this artistic manifestation of Tupinambá, they started to improve it, transforming this monotony to vibrations close from African batuque.

Photobucket The Carimbó was and is still played nowadays with the drum lying on the floor and the musician sitting on it for hands drumming. In 1767, the jesuit Frei João Daniel wrote about the rhythm sung and danced by the Indians Tupinambás, from a drum made of hollow wood covered with animal skin: the curimbó, which led to the current name of the music and dance.



Check out this video and sound recording of traditionnal Carimbó,
 shooted by Alfredo Bello, founder of the label Mundo Melhor.
.Mestre Montano na Ilha de Maiaundeuã em Maracanã.

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.MESTRE VEREQUETE.

Photobucket AugustoGomesRodrigues, better known as Verequete is a singer andcomposer ofCarimbó. His story is much likethe story ofmany menfrom the interior ofParáwho left everything behind them, leavingtheir placesof originto try toachieve improvementsof lifein the state capital.The difference with Verequete is that in his "diaspora", he brought with him various elementsof his original culture and reworkedinto a new context, anurban context, buildingacultural identity which comes from a long time ago. 

PhotobucketVerequete's carimbó, namedin honor ofToya Verequete, well-known figurein the terraces of the blackminein the suburbsof Belém, has the mark ofauthenticity, using traditionnalinstrumentsand respect theblack roots ofcarimbó.
When the rhythmof Parábegan to awakeinterest in themassmedia, record companies from the south of the countrylaunchedeightLP'sabout Verequete's authenticcarimbó.
Verequetewasanearly popularizerofcarimbóin the suburbsof Belém with his band O Uirapuru.




In 2000, Luiz Arnaldo Campos and Rogério Parreira realised "Chama Verequete",
a 18min documentary about Verequete. Don't miss a chance to watch it !

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.CAMARAO.

Bornon the 23th of June 1940,in Brejo da Madre de DeusPernambuco, the accordionistReginaldoFerreiraAlvesbecame known asCamarãoafterthe singerJacintoSilvamentionned hisredcheeksduring aradioshow.Masterof the instrument, he counts a more than50 years careerdedicated toXote, Xaxado, Forró and Baião.
PhotobucketHehas learned fromhis father, the accordionistAntonioNeto, who alwaystook him topartieswhere he played. In his workon Rádio Difusora de Caruaru, Camarãocouldhave contact withthe great namesofnational music, as Sivucaand Hermeto Pascoal.Later, he improvehis technique withoneof the greatestNortheastern music icons,LuizGonzaga, with whom herecorded the songGaroto do Grotãoin 1978. The kingof theballadhas also been the producer of the first two albums of Banda do Camarão,the first forró's band of Brazil.
Camarão is 'Living Patrimony of Pernambuco', a title grantedby the Government ofPernambucosince 2002.


I strongly invite you to have a look to the documentary 'O Milagre de Santa Luzia, uma viagem pelo Brasil que toca sanfona' realized in 2009 by Sergio Roizenblit, and who feature Camarão. Check the trailer:





.WAX ON FILM - A VINYL PHOTO CONTEST.

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PhotobucketThe acclaimed blog 'Dust&Groove' runned by Eilon Paz, has been asked to be part of the organistion of a photo contest around vinyl ! A great opportunity to show up some pictures. So have a look HERE, enjoy, 'like' and go to your camera then !


Wax On Film: A Vinyl Photo Contest
is an opportunity for vinyl collectors of all walks of life to showcase their true love for vinyl. It's put together by Jamison Harvey of Flea Market Funkand Eilon Paz, of the acclaimed vinyl documentary photo site Dust & Grooves. More infos here.

°UPDATE° .A DAY WITH DJ FORMAT & HUW BOWLES.

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.003°A DAY IN LONDON WITH DJ FORMAT & HUW BOWLES. 
Originally posted in early 2009,
this report is now Updated with an exclusive interview of Matt Ford aka Dj Format and photo gallery viewable in High Definition with LightBox.
Have a look to it and a listen to Dj Format's mixtape 'European Vacation' here.

Y12W11 .Dj TUDO & GENTE DE TODO LUGAR - AFRO JAM.

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I have already posted a song from this Lp few month before. But since this, I have updated informations about him and his work.
And, as I just rediscovered this song, I cannot resist to post it for you to have a LOUD listen !

So check 'Afro Jam', an Afro-Beat Brasileiro !
extract from 'Nos Quintais Do Mundo' Lp

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Alfredo Bello(officially Luiz Alfredo Coutinho Souto) aka DJ Tudo is one of the pillars of the new musical scene in Brazil.
Musician, producer, DJ and ethnomusicologist,
he worked for overtwenty yearsin manyart projects, whichallowed himto rubsome of the best musicians.

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Tenacious researcher of the expressions ofBrazilian popular tradition,he travels into Brazilin search ofnew sounds, exploringthe originality of therituals andtraditional ceremonies.
Recordings live traditionnal live bands, he alreadyhave1400 hours ofarchive.
This vastmaterial led him to thecreationof the label Mundo Melhor,
wich has already 22 albums in his catalog.

 "Brazilian musicisoneof the mostvaried andrichcultural universesand soundof the earth"says Alfredo.

In 'Nos Quintais Do Mundo'recorded between 2002 and 2010 in Brazil, Europe and Africa,the members of the bandinterpretperfectlythe diversityandmusicalsvariationsof Brazil.

Don't forget to have a look to 'Mundo Melhor' website 

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And check the 'Tracks Of The Weeks' section to listen more about him !

053° .TRACKS OF THE WEEKS°07. .2011.week°04 to°17.

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pic: Sao Paulo 2012 ©LesMainsNoires - Frédéric Thiphagne

Here are 12 tracks extract from some of the best early 2011 Issues & ReIssues.
All of them as been posted on this blog from week 04 to week 17 of 2011.
Keep on following the Tracks Of The Weeks topic here.

 
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.CHRIS POWELL and his Five Blue Flames  -  I Come From Jamaica.  Jazzman Records
.THE SKATALITES  -  Tribute To Nehru.  Dub Store Records
.WILLIE WRIGHT  -  Right On For The Darkness.  Numero Group
.STAFF BENDA BILILI  -  Moziki.  Crammed Disc
.RAPHAEL  -  Dead Sea Scrolls.  Heavenly Sweetness
.K.FRIMPONG and his Cubano Fiestas  -  HweHwe Mu Na Yi Wo Mpe.  Secret Stash
.CYRIL DIAZ and his Orchestra  -  Voodoo.  SoundWay Records
.C.W. STONEKING  -  The Love Me or Die.  King Hokum
.DOLLY LYON  -  Palm Of Your Hand.  Jazzman Records
.THE LATIN JAZZ QUINTET  -  Rip A Dip.  NewJazz
.T.K. RAMAMOORTHY  -  Udaya Ravi Chandrika.  EM Records
.L'ORCHESTRE KANAGA DE MOPTI  -  N'do N'do.  Kindred Spirit

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Y12W12 .GUIZADO - AREIAS.

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Last Wednesday, at Matilha Cultural, probably the best alternative place in Sao Paulo, I discovered  the music of the trumpeter Guilherme Mendonça aka Guizado. Playing his trumpet over homemade beats controlled by some machines, the vibe was very deep and raw, reminding me the Abstract HipHop scene in early 2000 or even the mood of some dj Krush productions.

I found more from him as soon as I went back home and get his two albums 'Calavera' (2010) and Punx' (2008). I spent the whole next day listening to this very urban mix of jazz, brazilian rhythms and electronic arragements.



 Check 'Areias'

 extract from 'Punx' Cd.

and 'Vendaval'

extract from 'Calavera' Cd
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Of course this is only a very small part from his work and I really strongly recommend you to have a full listen of his albums to get a better and deeper idea of his work.
'Calavera' is available for free here.

054° .SALSITA CON SWING. selected and mixed by PHILIPPE NOEL

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Insatiableglobetrotter, dj, digger and owner of the great blog Canicule Tropicale,
Philippe Noël kindly sent mefromhis hometownMontrealaimpeccablemix of Latin records he
collected while several trips around the planet.

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Here arean hour thatwill delightSalseros as much as music lovers.


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Photobucketorquesta carnaval swing - descarga colombiana
ray barretto - swing la moderna
sexteto miramar - serrana
los bravo - se fundio el bombillo
los yogas - coco may may
rafa y su combo - san jose
ray perez - descarga en la septima
ray barretto - ska cha
la pesada - cumbia y tambo
los univox - cumbia del pescador
fredy y sus afros - magdalena
los platinos - aquarius
ray perez - adios
sexteto miramar - a las seis
ray perez - el pescador
conjunto miramar - tuyo soy
rafa y su combo - vete
sexteto miramar - miramar descargando
los latinos - humo dorado



Please don't forget to have a look and a listen to Philippe's great blog HERE ! !!

Y12W13 .ORCHESTRE LÉARDÉE DU CÉLÈBRE BAL COLONIAL DE LA RUE BLOMET - EDAMYSO

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The most of you probably already know and remember this great song from Lola Martin compiled by Hugo Mendez (Sofrito-UK) in the great compilation 'Tumbélé' released on SoundWay Records.
Here is the 1st version composed and played by Ernest Léardée and his orchestra in November 1930 in Paris, and released the same year on Salabert record.


PhotobucketDeep, sensitive and touching document from the very beginning of the French Caribbean music in Paris, this fantastic part of the patrimony has been compiled by the over interesting label 'Frémeaux & Associés' on a double cd only.

Check 'Edamiso'

extract from 'Biguine, Valse et Mazurka Creoles (1930-1943) Vol 2'


ERNEST LÉARDÉE (1896-1988)

PhotobucketFromthelittle people ofFort-de-France, ErnestLéardéelost his motherat age of 6 andhis fatherat 9 years old. Hewas raised by hissisterYayaandstartpracticing very earlyall kinds ofsmall jobs. A carpenter, MariusCollat​​, introduced him tomusic andtaught himthe violin. The boyis not longto accompany him inthe ballof Martinique. Léardéebecame an apprenticehairdresserwhile continuing toplay the violinin the orchestraof LeonApanon. He soon earnsenough moneytostart on his own.

In 1919, Stelliocomesfrom Guyana andhired him toplay with himat theGaumontCinemain Fort-de-France.In April1929,isthe departure forParis. But Léardéesoon left Stellio to form his ownorchestraBalBlomet. He recordshis first recordsin 1930on Salabert. Hethenabandonedthe violin tostart playing clarinetandtenor saxophoneHeopenssuccessivelyseveral cabaretsin Paris(l’Élan Noir, le Mirage…).


PhotobucketIn February1938 hewent on tour inGermany, Austriaand Hungary. In May1940 heisin Lille whentheGermans invaded France. He retiredin the Yonne departmentduring the four yearsof Occupation.Fromthe LiberationErnestLéardéerestartshis musical activityas a conductorin numerousParisian cabarets, dance hallsof theMarne,Province's balls,beach resortsin the summer...
Inthe'50s and '60s, he participates in thenewvogue forCuban and Latin Americanrhythms: Cha cha cha, Mambo, Baïon,Samba,Guaracha,Rampa...which herecorded several records. He retiredin 1970at Fontenay-sous-Bois, where he diedin April1988.ErnestLéardéealso led acasinoin Saint-Pair-sur-Mer, he foundedamusic publishing,he is the interpreterof a television commercialfor a brand ofrice, and lefttoSACEMmore than three hundredcompositions.



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Don't forget to check out Frémeaux's official website by clicking on the above logo and to support contemporary music by buying records !

.LES MAINS NOIRES FINISH #1st !.

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Photobucket I've been glad, happy and very honored to learn yesterday that I finish first of the 'Wax On Film' photo contest organized by Jamison Harvey of Flea Market Funk and Eilon Paz of the acclaimed vinyl documentary photo site Dust & Grooves.

This picture represent Hephaestus wich, in Greek mythology, isthe god of fire, forges andvolcanoes but also andivine inventoranda creatorof magic items. Film photography realised at home, in 2008, with Long Exposure & Superposition techniques.

Many thanks to them and to the judges for this great opportunity to show part of my work !

This pictures has been used in September 2009 to illustrate the 'Press It' compilation about HipHop never released on Vinyl. If not done yet, have a listen here !

.DEL'S JAZZ BIGUINE BONUS.

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78rpm RITMO n°17
.ORCHESTRE DEL'S JAZZ BIGUINE.
°MANGOZO° °MADININA°
Dirigé par Eugène Delouche
source: http://listentoyourears.blogspot.com


In 1931’s Paris, Eugène Delouche, a clarinettist born in Martinique in 1909, was Stellio’s equal in spreading the beguine.
After World War II he founded RITMO, the label on which he recorded his own 78’s, giving free rein to his creative imagination in jazz and the music of the Caribbean. 
Jean-Pierre MEUNIER


PhotobucketWhile my researches into 78 rpm, I once found this very graphic and beautiful red sleeve from an old and obscure label called Ritmo. You probably remember of it as I used it for the artwork of the namesake 'Ritmo' compilation.
On this same cover was wrote in French 'The most tipical French West-Indies orchestras are recording on Ritmo'. As I had never heard about it before, this was  enough to really excite my curiousity.

I unfortunately didn't find any record from the label until last week when, travelling into the great blog Listen To Your Ears owned by Yoyo, I came across this doubly interesting post ! First I was finally able to discover some productions from this label, and moreover the artist released was the Del's Jazz Biguine, orchestra wich I had already found another record, an exellent Biguine-Jazz on 78 rpm also. This one has been compiled in the 'Dirty Caribbean Jazz vol°02'.

As It was making a lot of sense to share this record here, Yoyo allowed me to post it.
So check 'Mangozo' and 'Madinina', both sides of this fantastic early 50s 78 rpm recording where figured David Martial at his very beginning.


'MANGOZO' (Samba) / RIT. 140
(L.P. d'Inez)
Guitare Solo: Don Baretto
Orch: Del's Jazz Biguine
Direction: Eugène Delouche
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'MADININA' (Biguine) / RIT. 137

(Delouche - Boislaville)
Chantée par: David Martial
Guitare Solo: Don Baretto
Orch: Del's Jazz Biguine
Direction: Eugène Delouche
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EUGÈNE DELOUCHE (1909-1975)
PhotobucketEugène Passion Delouche was bornon March 28, 1909in the townofMarigot(formerly Fonds d’Or).He studied at theSchoolof Arts and Craftsof Fort-de-Franceand began workingas a drawerwith his father,architectin Martinique.

Very young, hehasthelove of musicandlearned the violinin the Philharmonic Orchestra"L'Aurore"directedbyDanielDanjou.Buthesoon adoptedthe clarinetafter hearingStelliowho became hismodel. Whenthis one isgoing to Parisin late April1929, Delouchesucceeded himat the CinemaGaumontof Fort-de-France. And it isthen Stelliowho will brings him to Parisin October 1931to take his place forone yearat La BouleBlanche. Delouchethen playedin Tunisiaand thenin Rome.

In1935, he isin Martiniqueforthe Tricentenaryfestivities. Back inParis in late1935, he started the saxophoneandget interested in jazzwithout abandoningthe beguine.During the war, alongsidethe music, he worked as aspecialized workerin afamousorgan builder. He restartedhiswork as a musicianfull time afterthe Liberation.

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In 1951,EugeneDelouchecreates RITMO,hisown 78 rpm record label.He isagainin the West Indies for 1953s Carnival.Athis deathin Paris on August 9, 1975,at the age of66 years,heworked as ataxi driver.

EugèneDeloucheleft usa richphonographic production,spreadfrom 1932 to1953,comparable in importancetoStellio's one.Withhis band"Del's JazzBiguine",includingthe guitaristPollo Malahel and the pianistfrom MartiniqueRenéLeopold,he recordedsomepure gemsofthe Beguine.Itis also the composerofmany masterpiecesof theWest Indianvalse,which he had made a specialty.


.BONUS. THE DOCTRINE.

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.THE DOCTRINE.
a 12 hours experience through Deep Spiritual Jazz

Here is an absolutely amazing discovery on the net from my old friend Fred Martin,
724 min of Spiritual Jazz ! !!
So yes, this means a more than 12 hours mix !
If anyone already saw something so big, please let me know ! !!

That incredible musical experience featured Joe McPhee, SunRa, Sarah Webster Radio, Pyramids, Jef Gilson, Sam Rivers, Don Rendell, Carlos Garnett, Build An Ark, Roy Brooks, Don Cherry, John Coltrane, Philip Cohran, Pharaoh Sanders and much much much more...

To listen and download for free HERE ! !!

Have a nice trip my friends !

055° .TEMPERO BRASILEIRO, a portrait of EDSON CARVALHO.

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Edson is one of the biggest figure of digging in Sao Paulo,
More than 15 years of vinyl researches made him a huge reference for Brazilian music,
but also for groovy library sounds as his collection would turn pale more than one.

There are people whose kindness doesn't know any border, Edson is one of them.
He's one of the first people I met while my first trip, here, in Sao Paulo. That was in August 2011 and he took care of me like no one can do. Bringing to some of the best place to find records, advising me a very lot about that Brazilian music that I was just discovering and being always present to help me for whatever I could need.
He quickly turned into a very close friend and someone who I wanted to humbly tribute.


Always looking around for new place to dig, one of his favorite spot keep being that basement in downtown Sao Paulo, full of 7 inches.
Really impressive space when you get in for the first time !



The mix that Edson made only features 'Compacto' (brazilian name for 7inches) coming from this basement ! As well, most of the pictures are from this spot who turned into an amazing playground for photography ! Then, as all portraits, this post came with the usual questionnary, a gallery of photos and a small text from Edson that he insisted to attach with his prolific 27 tracks mixtape.

Much ingredientswhich, I hope,will satisfyyour ears, eyesand curiosity !



Photobucket"When my good friend Fred invited me to make a compilation for his excellent blog I felt very honored. Then, I went to check the mixtapes available in the blog and got really scared, because of the high quality of the music. I knew that it would be hard to make a music selection that would keep those high standards.

Anyway, I looked into my singles collection and selected what I consider it's good music. I tried to avoid the beaten path and chose mostly unknown songs, including Samba, Forrô, Baião
, Cuco, and what I call AfroSamba, that's Samba with a heavy influence of the African Brazilian religions (Candomblé and Umbanda).


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Although most of the songs are danceable, I wasn't looking exclusively for dancefloor fillers. My idea was to select songs that I like and, mainly, are representative of some Brazilian musical genres. Songs that are simple and tasteful.

Fred came to Brazil, tasted our music and food, and got addicted to them. Like him and myself, I hope you all enjoy the tasteful Brazilian music presented in this compilation.

Cheers!"
 
Edson Carvalho



01°  GUARACY DO PANDEIRO  -  O grito do balaieiro
02°  GERALDO DE FREITAS  -  Xamego de iaia
03°  JEOVA  -  Baiao do garimpeiro
04°  DORA LOPES  -  Estourou no norte
05°  TRIO OS GURIATAS  -  Saudade do meu sertao
06°  QUARTETO KOITE  -  Nordeste
07°  BETH MUSSI  -  Fue fua
08°  ANA ROSELY  -  Banda do Brejo
09°  EDSON E ALOISIO  -  Rio Vermelho
10°  BRASIL RITMO 67  -  Capoeira
11°  VANJA ORICO  -  Dandara
12°  CLAUDIA MORENO  -  Entre o samba e o aviao
13°  DALMO CASTELLO  -  Fora de hora
14°  DE KALAFE  -  O meu melhor cantar
15°  EDITH VEIGA  -  So vai na onda
16°  MARILIA PERA  -  Rainha de roda
17°  MARIA CREUZA  -  Padé
18°  VANJA ORICO  -  Janaina
19°  VERA DE OGUM  -  O cantico de Nana
20°  CARLOS JAIR  -  Berekete
21°  BIGA  -  Cao Cao Oba
22°  KATIA GOMES  -  Nago
23°  DIMAS CAMARGO  -  Rei Bantu
24°  QUARTETO TEOREMA  -  Sinal vermelho
25°  MARILENE  -  Bahia é nome do pai, do filho, do espírito santo amém
26°  ARLETE MARIA  -  O caxanga
27°  ORLANDO GUEDES  -  Coisas da Bahia


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Name: Edson Carvalho
Nickname: MoogMan / Senhor Johnson
Date Of Birth: 10 Sept 1962
Place Of Birth: Muniz Freire / E.S.
Astrologic Sign: Virgo
Nationality: Brazilian
Religious View: Still searching
Political View: Disappointed
Family Statute: Single
Kids: None
City You Live In: São Paulo
Activity: Librarian / Information analyst
Diggin' Since: 1996


Main styles present in your collection:
Brazilian, Soundtracks, Library, Funk, Jazz, Latin, Ethnic.

Little name dropping of musicians you're or you've been listenning the most often:
Jorge Ben, Marcos Valle, Moacir Santos, James Brown, Piero Umiliani, Janko Nilovic, Sharon Jones.

Initiators / Prophets / Persons that brings you into music:
My older brother, MZK, DJ Paulão, and lots of other friends.

The firsts records or artists that strike you the most as far as you remember, while kid:
James Brown’s Revolution of the mind, from my brother’s collection.

Record that changed your musical approach:
Caetano Velloso  -  Araçá azul


Three musical UFOs:
Caetano Velloso  -  Araçá azul
Tribo Massáhi
Free Son  -  Banguele

According to you, please quote some of your favorites

.Musician:  Moacir Santos, James Brown, Piero Umiliani
.Band:  the Dap Kings, the JB’s, Tribo Massáhi
.Lyricist:  Caetano Velloso, Cartola, Serge Gainsbourg
.Singer:  James Brown, Sharon Jones, Doris Monteiro
.Producer:  Arthur Verocai, James Brown, Helcio Milito
.Label:  Desco / Daptones, Polydor, Copacabana
.Instrument:  Bass, Drums, Organ / Synthesizer
.Blog: Loronix, Les Mains Noires, Mojo Knights



Favorite Format:  Singles (7”)
Your Favorite Place to Dig:  Revivendo Discos’ basement
Favorite Record Shop:  Disco 7
According to You, the Best City to Dig:  São Paulo

4 Best Records Collected:
Tribo Massáhi
Tenório Jr.  -  Embalo
Orquestra Afro Brasileira  -  Obaluayé
Nino Nardini  -  Jungle Obsession

The Best Piece Ever Find:  Tribo Massáhi
The Best Miss:  Pedro Santos  -  Krishnanda
The Best Swindle: Some brazilian singles plus cash for Free Son - Banguele


The First Record you bought:  Led Zeppelin IV
The Last:  Herman Kelly & Life  -  Dance to the drummer’s beat

Some Unfounds Yet:
Moacir Santos  -  Coisas
Pedro Santos  -  Krishnanda
Orquestra Afro Brasileira  -  s/t

BEST TRACK EVER
To Wake Up:  Duddley Moore  -  The millionaire
To Walk, Drive, Travel:  Stefano Torossi - Being friendly (from 'Feelings')
To Kill The Dancefloor:  Elder William Smith  -  His voice
To Make Love:  The Gentle People  -  Emotion heater (Tiki mix)
To Fall Asleep:  Johnny Hodges  -  Daydream
To Believe:  Nightmares On Wax  -  70s 80s
For Your Funerals:  Neno Exporta Som  -  Deixa a tristeza


Please quote 5 persons that, according to you, changed musical history:
João Gilberto, James Brown, Fela Kuti, Caetano Velloso, John Coltrane

 3 Striking personnality of the last century:
Martin Luther King, Muhammad Ali, Lula

 3 Words to describe what politics needs nowadays:
Honesty, Principles, Ethic

 In few words, what does 'Independant / Underground Culture" means to you:
The type of culture that is not infected by the “gold fever”.

 Some of your favorites writers:
Machado de Assis, Guimarães Rosa, John Delillo, Fernando Pessoa

Your favorite type of literature:
Fiction, and biographies

 Your most loved books:
Guimarães Rosa  -  Grande sertão:  veredas
Machado de Assis  -  Dom Casmurro

 Favorite books about music:
Fred Wesley Jr.  -  Hit me, Fred
Tropicália  -  uma revolução cultural brasileira
The music library (library records covers)

Favorite Magazine:  Waxpoetics

Do you like Comics? If yes, please quote some of your favorites:
The Simpsons,  Rocco’s modern life,  I am weasel

 Some of your favorite director and why in a word:
Alfred Hitchcock  -  Genius
David Lynch  -  Fuckingtastic
John Huston  -  One of the best ever

Favorite Movies:
John Huston  -  The Maltese falcon
Theo Angelopoulos  -  Landscape in the mist
Lasse Hallström  -  My life as a dog

Favorite OST:
Piero Umiliani  -  Il corpo  /  La ragazza fuoristrada
James Brown  -  Black Caesar
R.D. Burman  -  Shalimar

Favorite movies melting Cinematic and Musical qualities:
Blade runner,  Shaft,  Bedazzled

Favorite Philosophical Subject: Logic and Ethics

Some of your favorite Painter or Graphic Artist:
Hieronymus Bosch, Kandinsky, Miró, Vassarely

Favorite Museum:
Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP)
Museu de Arte Contemporrânea (MAC)

The first show you attempted:  I can’t remember
The last:  Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings

What was the job you wanted to do while kid:  Veterinarian doctor

One thing that changed your life:  Music

Please quote three other passions that jazz your life:
Friend,  reading,  travelling

FAVORITE
.Dance:  Funk
.Meal:  Pasta
.Drink:  Scotch
Character:  Homer Simpson
Drug:  Weed
Disguise Suit:  Moustache
Way of Transport:  Metro
Animal:  Dog

What about sport:  Football (not the USA one),  Golf

The best visited country:  Brazil

 The most unusual place you ever slept in: In the sand, on a beach

Next country you'd like to visit:  So many to name only one

Best Place to play records:  My house
Best Place to make party:  Friends houses


The thing you hate the most:  Dishonesty

One sentence that could be a 'device':
Smile, breath and go slowly (Oops! I read it as advice)

 Three words to describe digging:
Patience, knowledge, curiosity

Three Wishes:
A new job
Finding Moacir Santos’ Coisas for cheap
Being a record store owner

Last Kind Words:
Nice to meet you!


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all photos ©Frédéric Thiphagne / Les Mains Noires

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For more Portraits don't forget to check the "Reports" section !

Y12W23 .TCHADE, MARIOLA & OLIVEIRA - CANTO DEL NEGRO.

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ZIYA ERTEKIN, alias BLUE FLAMINGO, born from Dutch and Turkish parents, is the guy behind this 78rpm compilation on EXCELSIOR RECORDINGS.
 Record collector, he digs for the forgotten sounds and styles from all over the world. He is also a musician and a Dj playing 78 rpm shellac discs live.

This 'CONGO JAZZ' compilation is a second in a serie of three. The first is humbly titled '78 R.P.M.', and the third, released on those days, is named 'A search for CMS'.

Thetitleismisleadingbecause itinjustementsuggeststhat the wholecompilation is dedicated to old Congolese Jazz when in fact, this 2nd volume consist in three remarkable mixes of rare and sometimes one-off 78rpm shellac records.
Each of those mixes focus on a different musical genre:

‘Jungle Crawl’ (1920′s-1930′s Hot Jazz Jungle Exotica),
‘Congo Jazz’ (1950′s Congolese Rumba) and
‘That Old Time Religion’ (1930′s-1950′s Jubilee, Gospel & Hard Gospel).


Check'CANTO DEL NEGRO' by Tchade, Mariola & Oliveira

extract from 'Congo Jazz' Cd on Excelsior Recordings.


Photobucket“I barter in dreams.” That’s what I, at times, answer when people ask me what I do for a living. I could, of course, tell them that I occupy myself with collecting 78 rpm records and how I play them to audiences as a DJ who goes by the name of Blue Flamingo. That, however, is only the form. [...] In a world increasingly focussed on comfort, collecting 78 rpm records is an exercise in immeasurable preparedness to make an effort in exchange for a wonderful experience. I hope that with this cd I can communicate all of this to you, dear listener.
ZIYA ERTEKIN, alias BLUE FLAMINGO

Check out the whole compilations and more infos following those links:
 BLUE FLAMINGO Official Website
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BLUE FLAMINGO - 78 R.P.M. (SoundCloud)
BLUE FLAMINGO - CONGO JAZZ (SoundCloud)
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GOMA-GRINGA IS ONLINE !! !!!

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LesMainsNoires is proud to present his new project, the first official Import & Export Vinyl Company  in Brazil! 
Now in Portuguese only, the website will be very soon available in English too with the best musical productions from Brazil, Europe and US ! Stay tuned !

Please find below few words describing this project. I hope you'll like it! 

"GOMA-GRINGA Ltda. is a shop online specialised in the contemporary releases from European, American and Brazilian record labels.

We aim to create a cultural and commercial connection between countries from all Europe and Brazil, bands, musicians and record labels.

To achieve this goal, on one side, GOMA-GRINGA Ltda. imports to Brazil the best releases and reissues from Europe, and on another side, exports Brazilian musical productions to Europe and others."


 If you are interested to present a record or diverse musical productions, please contact us." 

Don't forget to give us a like!
http://www.facebook.com/GomaGringa

.PREVIEW FROM PARÁ.

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Since I arrived in Brazil, I had this dream to travel to Belém and his state Pará.
For sure I wanted to know more about this place that was so attracting to me, but also, as I really consider his work, I really wanted to be able to go there with Alfredo Bello aka Dj Tudo and help in his local recordings.

By luck, a common opportunity appeared and we spent a whole week in Pará while late June, recording live Carimbó bands and local plays! Then I stay for another week in Belem for more personal researches.
I've never been so good for writing so I cannot find the words to describe what I saw, the people I met and how intense those days has been.

Sometimes images tells more than words,
so I cannot resist to share with you a short preview extracted from the thousands photos that I brought back.
Just to make your mouth water awaiting the complete post about this trip who will features photos, videos and live recordings!



all photos ©Frédéric Thiphagne / Les Mains Noires


Y12W31 .SAMBA DE VÉIO DA ILHA DO MASSANGANO.

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The island of Massangano, located in the Sertão (desert) of Pernambuco's state, is one of the most beautiful stretch of the river Sao Francisco, and the place where this cultural event called Samba De Véio has been held over a century, passing from father to son.

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This Samba De Véio is one of the oldest and most unique popular cultural manifestations from Brazil.
It is the result of the mixing of rhythms from Indians and the black people Quilombolas.

PhotobucketQuilombolas is the common name for slaves refugees in Quilombos, or descendants of black slaves whose ancestors, during slavery, fled the plantations of sugar cane and small farms where they performed various menial jobs to form small villages called Quilombos.

Over two thousand Quilombolas communities throughout Brazilian territory remains alive and active, fighting for the right to ownership of lands dedicated by the Constitution since 1988.

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In contrast to the quiet and peaceful life of the village, the month of January is marked by commemoration of Festa de Reis. A group of residents gather to ask for offerings, knocking on the door of every inhabitant of the island. The voice of a Samba De Véio's singer, added to the rhythm of drums, pandeiro, caracaxá, triangle and guitar allows the formation of a 'ronda', where residents and visitors dance and clap to thank offerings.

In addition to this celebration, on June 13th, day of Santo Antônio (patron saint of the place) an event occurs which presents various cultural groups, and the Samba De Véio is the main attraction.



Check 'Eu Vim da Ilha' e 'Flor de Aurora'

extract from the CD 'Samba De Véio da Ilha do Massangano'

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And don't miss a chance to give a look to those videos!
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056° .TRACKS OF THE WEEK°08. .2011.week °24 to °52

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Eighth volume of this now classic serie dedicated to contemporary labels and artists!
Another 13 tracks posted on the blog in 2011's second half.
RareGroove, Progressive Rock, Afro Latin, Rhythm'n'Blues, Mandingo, Dub, Brazilian NewGrooves and more will, I wish, give your ears a delightful hour!


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.THE GREG FOAT GROUP - Dark Is The Sun. Jazzman Records
.ANIMAL COLLECTIVE - FireWorks#1. Domino Records
.RAIL BAND DE BAMAKO - Bajala Male. Superfly Records
.SEU JORGE - Convite Para Vida. Milan Records
.SORRY BAMBA - Astan Kelly. Thrill Jockey Records
.MARY ANN FISHER - Put On My Shoes. Jukebox Jam Serie
.JEF GILSON - Valse pour Helene. Jazzman Records
.DJ TUDO & Gente De Todo Lugar - Sou Massapé (My Community Is Humanity). Selo Mundo Melhor
.JOHNNY OSBOURNE and EARTH, ROOTS & WATER - Right, Right Time. Light In The Attic
.KUNGOBRAM - Pas de chauffage. Autoproduction
.LA SECONDE METHODE - Dah Ma Sémé. Autoproduction
.CARIMBO DE ALGODOAL - Ê...do lado de lá. Na Music
.ELO DA CORRENTE - Madrugada. Somatoria do Barulho


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Keep on following the Tracks Of The Weeks topic here!

.GREG DE VILLANOVA MIXTAPES ON SOUNDCLOUD!

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Hey Folks!

Just a word to let you know that the encyclopedia Greg De Villanova, also known as the owner of the great Oriki Records, as just published a serie of 14 mixes on his brand new SoundCloud!

It is more than 12 hours of fantastic and rare music that are available for listenning there! 
It is simply unthinkable not to pass the word and strongly encourage you to have a listen!

Click on the photo to be redirected or listen below!




And if you want to know more about Greg,
click on the picture below and have a look to his portrait done by your host 2 years ago in his home in Paris!
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Y12W37 .FESTA DE SAO BENEDITO EM APARECIDA - SP.

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The purpose of this 'Tracks Of The Weeks' section has always been to promote contemporary labels, musicians and their productions. But It has also always been a space to share culture and to bring to your ears discoveries that, I hope, you could be interessed with!
That's why I decided once more to stay in the very traditional side of Brazil.
This country keeps on impressing me every day with his deep and infinite culture melting Indian, European and African influences!

So here is a selection of a few tracks of traditionnal music recorded live in the streets by the contemporary Mario de Andrade, Alfredo Bello!

I hope that you'll enjoy this little piece of Brazilian cultural patrimony!

CD only / Available at GOMA GRINGA.

The brazilian celebration called 'Festa de São Benedito em Aparecida-SP' happens since more than a 100 years and the label 'Mundo Melhor', lead by Alfredo Bello, has been recording it for eleven years!


This record showcases Congado's groups that come to Aparecida to praise Sao Benedito.
'Guardas' from Minas Gerais and São Paulo in greater numbers, from 2002 groups from Espírito Santo's state and began to come in 2009 the 'Ternos' from Catalão do Goiás, a small city and municipality located in the south of the state of Goiás.



With this party we begin to learn about the richness of the Congado from Minas Gerais, São Paulo and Espírito Santo. This is the biggest Congado celebration of Brazil, nearly 100 groups and thousands of pilgrims come each year.



The party starts 9 days before with the novena and has its apex in the last 3 days, always the weekend after Easter. On Saturday the 'Guardas' arrives and stay until Monday, the big day, which begins at 4am with the dawn. This is the highlight of the festival for many Congadeiros and pilgrims. The celebration continues until the end of the day with the final procession. During those days are recited masses with the participation of the groups. The groups also raise the mast, make processions, visit to the promesseiros (those who escort the procession) and devotees and dance in and around São Benedito's church, a communion among all.



"The purpose of this record is to be a memory of the party for those who already know and for those who don't know it yet but who might be interested! Viva São Benedito, who has much to teach us in the way of a better world!" Alfredo Bello

Y12W45 .RODRIGO CAMPOS - BAHIA FANTÁSTICA.

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Keeping on searching some great contemporary Brazilian musical productions, I'd like to introduce you to a great discovery made a few weeks before, the new Lp BAHIA FANTASTICA by the brazilian guitarist, composer and singer Rodrigo Campos.
Fantastic Lp melting a brazilian MPB and a progressive vibe. This Lp make me think on some points to 'Clube da Esquina' from Milton Nascimiento!

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Everybody here agrees to say that it is the best brazilian record from 2012 and he's already been acclaimed by the New York Times.

So yeah, I sincerely highly recommend you to pay attention to this Lp!

Check 'Beco' below but don't forget to download legally the whole record HERE!
 

Oh, one last thing,
It's a 250copies limited pressing...!

And he is available exclusively at the official shop host by LesMainsNoires, Goma Gringa!


Go get our copy before too late ! !!
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