Exclusive Premiere: Leticia Fialho “Corpo e Canção” (Tahira Edit)
World-Renowned Brazilian DJ, producer, DJ Tahira, shares an exclusive unreleased edit for Brazilian artist, Letícia Fialho, taken from his forthcoming vinyl EP of edits and remixes, “Minhas Versões (My Versions)”, on his own imprint, Poeira Music The record will feature six captivating tracks on vinyl for the very first time, …
Exclusive Premiere: Moriah Plaza “Mais Amor”
Moriah Plaza share “Mais Amor”, a dreamy nugget of Brazilian soul and jazz, reimagined from Berlin via the Dead Sea, via Batov Records. Tamir Chen and Moosh Lahav, co-founders of Moriah Plaza, were introduced to the captivating sounds of Brazilian bossa nova and samba as children in Tel Aviv during …
Exclusive Premiere: Caixa Cubo “Sábado”
Brazilian jazz sensation channel the futuristic funk of Herbie Hancock on new “Sábado” single, ahead of forthcoming ‘Agôra’ album for Jazz & Milk. We’ve been fans since the group’s 2020 ‘Angela’ album so it’s a pleasure to debut their new single. “Sábado”, with its funk-infused and electrified future jazz style, …
Exclusive Premiere: Sol Set “AZTEC 2022” (Kiko Navarro Jazz Suite)
Following their excellent album of Brazilian tinged soul and jazz, the Detroit-based Sol Set, led by John Beltran with John Arnold and Jeremy Ellis, return with an enviable collection of remixes. Among our favourites is the well named “Jazz Suite” mix by Spanish producer and DJ, Kiko Navarro, and we …
Alabê Ketujazz “Kan” (Poeira Music / Memória Discos)
Afro-Brazilian Candomblé rhythms meet jazz on ‘Kan’ by Alabê Ketujazz, the long-standing duo of Brazilian saxophonist/composer Glaucus Linx and French percussionist/composer Antoine Olivier. Captured on vinyl for the first time, the album is set for release on 16 September, marking the first release on Poeira Music, the brand new label …
Hidden Waters: Strange and Sublime Sounds of Rio de Janeiro
The Sounds & Colours team have put together an amazing compilation covering the contemporary and experimental Brazilian scene. ‘Hidden Waters’ features MIMS favourites such Ana Frango Elétrico, Kassin, Juçara Marçal, Antônio Neves, and Thiago Nassif, alongside exciting new discoveries, at least for us, such as Exército de Bebês, ROSAEGE, and …
Exclusive Premiere: Grupo Bongar “Vento Corredor”
Ahead of the much anticipated release of Música Macondo’s ‘Brasil Novo’ compilation of deep, raw and contemporary Afro Brazilian samba, we are exited to premiere Grupo Bongar’s electric take on Samba de Coco, “Vento Corredor”. Música Macondo has unearthed eight contemporary Brazilian tracks on compilation ‘Brasil Novo’, disseminating the rich …
Exclusive Premiere: MNTH “Demanda E Despejo”
We are excited to premiere another track from Brazilian experimentalist MNTH, slamming experimental synths into live drum breaks. “Demanda E Despejo” is taken from his forthcoming ‘Iminente’ EP on London-based Mais Um. The piercing synth riffs, reminiscent of Caribbean carnival steel pan melodies, unravel in real time around wildly energising …
Exclusive Premiere: Dundundun “Can Do”
An irresistible slice of dancefloor-ready Afro-Brazilian fusion, “Can Do” is taken from Bristol 6-piece Dundundun’s second EP for the ever relevant hometown label Worm Discs. Following their sold-out self-titled EP, Dundundun are poised to share their ‘Future Hope’ EP, featuring special guest, poet, visual artist and filmaker Nadeem Din-Gabisi, and …
Exclusive Premiere: Soma Soma Ft. K.O.G “Novos Tempos” (Jonny Mintaka Highlife Edit)
Brazil meets Ghana on this dance floor ready highlife edit. Soma Soma’s “Novos Tempos”, featuring K.O.G (Kweku Of Ghana), frontman of Onipa and sometime Nubiyan Twist vocalist, was already a hot tune. Mintaka turns up the West African influences and tightens it up for the dancefoor. Written in Brazillian Portuguese, …
Exclusive Premiere: MNTH “Tamamduateí”
Electronics, dub techno, jazz, crunchy guitars and Afro-Brazilian percussion collide with propulsive energy on “Tamamduateí”. The latest missive from MNTH, real name Luciano Valério, taken from his forthcoming self titled album on Mais Um Discos. 30-min of music on cassette and digital, blistering with the energy of São Paolo experimental …
Exclusive Premiere: João Selva “Cadê Você”
We are excited to premiere this funky serving of Brazilian boogie from Paris-based Rio raised João Selva. Produced by prolific French producer Patchworks. “Cadê Você” won us over with it’s addictive melody and Brazilian jazz funk vibe recalling Marcos Valle’s most popular hits. The upbeat sound masks the less confident …