Novedos: Brazilian Rare Grooves

Closing 2020 out with my best acquisitions of the year - deep mix of samba, bossa, psych, and funk grooves. Tracklist: Marconi Notaro - Fidelidade Cravo e Canela - Estatutos De Gafieira Ary Lobo - Terra De Ninguem Eliana & Booker Pittman - Vens So Waltel Branco - Meu Balanco Chico Lessa - Choveu Luli - Baleiro Jackson Do Pandeiro - E So Balanco Perfume Azul Do Sol - Sopro

The most signature sound of Brazil is 60s bossa nova, an endless category of beautiful grooves. This episode highlights some of the rarest of the rare, top shelf selections. Tracklist: Luli - Povo Werther - Lenda Flora Purim - A Morte De Um Deus De Sal Geraldo Cunha - Lamento Nago Luiza - Deus Brasileiro Carlos Lyra - Lugar Bonito Rosely - Moleque Sergio Augusto - Enquanto A Tristeza Nao Vem Eliana & Booker Pittman - Voce Vai

More breezy MPB vibes for the summer – mix of upbeat and emotional tracks to complement the times. Tracklist: Lo Borges - Clube da Esquina Secos & Molhados - Sangue Latino Chico Lessa - Me Pega Me Larga Luis Vagner - Na Ponta Da Sandalia Djavan - Nereci Joao Donato - E Menina Joyce - Aldeia de Ogum Gal Costa - Clario Milton Nascimento - Clube da Esquina

Got the quarantine blues? Let the summertime grooves of Brazilian MPB cheer you up! This episode selects some obscure AOR style MPB grooves from the late 70s and early 80s. A few private press tracks in the mix, all killer no filler as always. Definitely one for the grown ups. Tracklist: Num Dia Azul - Num Dia Azul Edu Passeto + Gui Tavares - Sabia Na Palmeira George Sauma - Nao Vai Dar Cravo & Canela - Iboru Iboya Quinteto Ternura - Leao de Bronze Cidinho E O Som Tropical - Samba Carinho E Amor Octavio Burnier - Aventura Marinho Gallera & Paulo Vitola - Noturno O Outro Banda Da Lua - Medida Do Coracao

Top shelf 60s bossa nova jazz instrumentals for the sophisticated listener. Only the best and rarest in this episode. *Visit: www.novedos.com for pics of all the records, and to subscribe for email updates of new episodes* Tracklist: Vitor Assis Brasil - Eugenie Moacir Santos - Coisa No 9 Paulo Moura Quarteto - Meu Lugar Dom Um Romao - Samba Nago Aecio Flavio Sexteto - Joyce’s Samba Sambossa 5 - Rosita’s Farm Joao Donato - Rio Meirelles e Os Copa 5 - Tania Salvador Trio - Arrastao

Brazilian country got soul. Digging deep into the endless catalog of regional forro grooves, selecting some especially headnodding funky tunes. *Visit: https://www.novedos.com for pics of all the records, and to subscribe for email updates of new episodes* Tracklist: Trio Nortista - Novim Em Folha Trio Mossoro - Vendaval Dominguinhos - Baiao Violado Marines - O Amor Morreu Assisao - Pega Nao Pega Joao do Pife - Minha Terra Trio Caruaru - Cachoeira Pedro Sertanejo - Mane Sabino Bandinha de Pifano - Caruara Caruaru

Selecting some rare gems from Brazil's vibrant psychedelic rock scene in the 60s and 70s – fuzzed out beats mixed with regional grooves for a signature sound. Tracklist: Os Mutantes - Magica O Terco - Longe Sem Direcao Liverpool - Blue Haway Modulo 1000 - Cafusa Os Brazoes - Planador Bango - Motor Maravilha O Bando - Pela Rua Da Praia Assim Assado - Pedaços Os Mutantes - Ave Lucifer

Getting deep with some rare 60 bossa nova compactos. Top shelf vocals and backing instrumentals sure to delight. Tracklist: Joran Coelho - Balanco De Um Eco Em Fuga Conjunto Holiday - Barulho De Trem Jose Orlando - Tristeza de Berimbau Maria Nazareth - Estrada Do Nada Jorge Ben - Salve-se Quem Puder Marcio Jose - Cancao Do Curiango Mario de Melo - Andarilho Inema Trio - Bossa Capoeira Janinha - Caminhos

Assortment of mega obscure compactos across a wide range of genres. Tracklist: Carlos Lee - A Gaiola Ivete & Arlete - Sem Adeus Mauricio - O Amor Acontece Jarbas Mariz - Merece Ser A Tribo - Tapinha Waldecir - Balanco Katia Virginia - Ela Grupo Synthese - Mensagem Banda 22 - Pouco Adiante

Back with a strong assortment of compacto funk grooves. A lot of super rare heavy hitters here. Tracklist: Impactus - So Pra Voce Gilvan Fellip - Alo Deus Panteras - O Espaco Bebeto - Ele Vai Voltar Tati - Meu Novo Amor Sivuca - Ain’t No Sunshine Grupo Arembepe - Iaia Pernan - Nao Ha Logica Os Agitadores - Porto Estrela

Getting trippy with some deep psychedelic folk rarities. Tracklist: Nelson Angelo e Joyce - Vivo Ou Morto Karma - Cara e Corora Alceu Valencia - Novena Lula e Lucina - Yorimata Oke Arue Flaviola e o Bando Do Sol - Noite Milton Nascimento - Trem De Doido Piri - Espiral Rubinho - A Montanha Satwa - Blue Do Cachorro Muito Louco

Showcasing that signature Brazilian 70s sound. Smooth mid-tempo bossa with a beat. Tracklist: Azimuth - Manha Orlando - Tamanco No Samba Edson Federico - Bobeira Joao Donato - E Menina Ronie e Central Do Brasil - Voce Nao Ser Tamba Trio - Jogo da Vida Burnier & Cartier - Mirandolina Edson Conceicao - Quem Tem Fe, Nao Sai O Quarteto - Ceu e Mar

This episode digs deep into the Soul Jazz territory – rare grooves with that signature Brazilian sound. Some rarities, a few classics, and some lesser known obscurities. Tracklist: Antonio Adolfo & A Brazuca - Voo Da Apolo Milton Nascimento - Sentinela Arthur Verocai - Na Barca Do Sol Tom e Dito - Meus Camaradas Amado Maita - Samba de Amigo Ivan Lins - Deixa O Trem Seguir Joao Donato - Cade Jodel Silvia Maria - Palhacoes e Reis Marku - Kazumbanda

Returning from a 2-week trip to Sao Paulo, where I got married first and foremost, but also managed to pick up a few goodies at the shops. A mixed bag for this episode, all killers. Tracklist: Tom Ze - Sao Sao Paulo Trio Mossoro - Cavaco Chines Os Ipanemas - Kenya Djavan - Serrado Pinduca - Berimbau Jorge Costa - Tamborete De Vovo Conjunto Som 4 - Consolação Guilherme Coutinho - Sonho De Chegar Trio Mossoro - Carcara

Selecting a number of rare, upbeat bossa nova vocals ripe for a sophisticated dancefloor. Tracklist: Zito Righi - Berimbau Edu Lobo - Sinhere Luiz Carlos - Sofre Demais Ataulfo Junior - Pra Sempre Adeus Wanda Sa - Vivo Sonhando Mario Castro Neves - Nana Myrzo Barroso - Negro Marisa Barroso - Bossa Nova No 1 Carlos Lee - Zulu

Another episode of compactos, this time paying homage to the cantores. Killer selection of male bossa nova vocal tracks. Tracklist: Caetano Veloso - Charles Anjo 45 Geraldo Cunha - Diplomacia Carlos Petit - Baleiro Roberto Morel - Pingo D'Agua Dalmo Castello - Fora De Hora Reginaldo Bessa - Psicomania Jorge Ben - A Minha Menina Milton Nascimento - O Homem Da Sucursal Carlos Mendes - Oamoreomar

Another episode of compactos, this time paying homage to the cantoras. Killer selection of rare female bossa nova vocal tracks. Tracklist: Francineth - Cambao Maria Da Graca - Eu Vim Da Bahia Anamaria Bom - Queimada Leny Caldeira - Receita De Samba Graciete - Nao Ligue Nao Dorothy - Sai Do Meu Coracao Maria Odette - Refem Da Solidao Marilia Medalha - Tudo De Novo Yvette - Preconceito

Another episode of killer compactos, this time on the MPB side. Loads of funk and soul goodies here – some obscure groups and some well known artists. Tracklist: Carlos Lyra - Transas Os Lobos - Voce Precisa Acordar Helinho - Atalaia Dora e Walter - Adeus Bahia Erasmo Carlos - Meu Mar Papa & Indiano - Colar De Ouro Grupo Selecao - O Bofe Trio Ternura - A Gira Matheus - Yemanja

Sticking with the compacto theme, this time digging into my psych collection. Here's a few killers, all highly sought after by collectors. Tracklist: Liverpool - Renata Ton & Sergio - Vou Sair Do Cativeiro Quarteto Nova Era - De Repente Novos Bahianos - Globo Da Morte Marisa Rossi - Cinturao de Fogo Modulo 1000 - Isto Nao Quer Dizer Nada Com Os Falcoes Reais - Ele Seculo XX Piti - Hall Karma - Depois Do Portao For more info along with pics of the records, go to: http://www.novedos.com/episodes/12-compacto-psych

Digging into the compacto collection with this episode, selecting a few of my favorite funk cuts. Tracklist: Lemos & Debetio - Morro Do Barraco Sem Agua Rosa Maria - Rio Da Felicidade Marcio Lott - Tema De Baby Fafa De Belem - Naturalmente Barbosa - Seara De Oxala Neyde Alexandre - Perplexidade Helio Matheus - Eu Reu Meu Condeno Orlando - Tem De Ser Watusi - Novo Som

Here's some vocal harmonies for your listening pleasure. Vocal groups during the bossa nova era produced some killer sounds. These are a few of my favorites. Tracklist: Momento Quatro - Irmao De Fe Vox Populi - Cidade Grande Edgar e Os Tais - Bambe-Lo The G/9 Group - Ponteio Quarteto 004 - Saudade Demais Jongo Trio - Vai Joao Som Okey 5 - Razao De Paz Pra Nao Cantar Quarteto Em Cy - Barravento Tamba Trio - Barumba

Here's a few of my favorite MPB tracks, which is Brazil's name for their pop music genre - Musica Popular Brasileira. Similar to the US in the 60s and 70s, the genre covered everything from soul to funk to rock. These ones lean to the funky side. Tracklist: Osmar Milito - Mais Cedo Ou Mais Tarde Ugo Marotta & Os Folks - Mulher Rendeira Sa & Guarabyra - Passo Preto Trio Ternura - Manequim Azambuja & Cia - Negra Brecho Os 3 Morais - Fim De Verao Quarteto Teorema - Menina Minha Trio Esperanca - Nao Aguento Voce Antonio Adolfo & A Brazuca - Transamazonica More info at: https://www.novedos.com/episodes/9-funky-mpb

Showcasing the greatest of all time, Jorge Ben, in his earlier years. 9 tracks from his first 9 albums. Tracklist: Jorge Ben - Chove Chuva Jorge Ben - Descalco No Parque Jorge Ben - Carnaval Triste Jorge Ben - Lalari-Olala Jorge Ben - Eu Sou Do Pesado Jorge Ben - Quem Foi Que Roubou A Sopeira De Porcelana Jorge Ben - Oba La Vem Ela Jorge Ben - Porque e Proibido Pisar Na Grama Jorge Ben - As Rosas Eram Todas Amarelas More info at: https://www.novedos.com/episodes/8-jorge-ben-the-bossa-years

Showcasing a few early tracks from some of the most famous male singers to come from Brazil. Tracklist: Geraldo Vandre - Ninguem Pode Mais Sofrer Ze Maria featuring Jorge Ben - Mas Que Nada Milton Nascimento - Tres Pontas Edu Lobo - Jogo de Roda Marcos Valle - Tudo de Voce Caetano Veloso - Onde Eu Nasci Passa Um Rio Gilberto Gil - Roda Orlann Divo - Faz De Conta Chico Buarque - Ole Ola

An homage to my favorite Brazilian vocalist, Joyce Moreno, with songs from 1969 - 1985. Tracklist: Joyce - Nao, Mudo Nao Joyce - Preparando Um Luminoso Luiz Eca & La Familia Sagrada - Please Garcon Nelson Angelo & Joyce - Vivo Ou Morto Joyce - Pesadelo Joyce - Misterios Joyce - Moreno Joyce - Luz Do Chao Joyce - Povo Das Estrelas More info at: https://www.novedos.com/episodes/6-joyce-moreno

Representing some of my favorite female singers in honor of International Women's Day. Tracklist: Thelma - Samba do Carioca Nara Leao - Opiniao Joyce - Feminina Gal Costa - Saudosismo Marilia Medalha - Arrependimento Elis Regina - Me Deixa Em Paz Wanda Sa - Mar Azul Astrud Gilberto - Agua de Beber Tuca - Ilha Do Quartzo Azul More info at: https://www.novedos.com/episodes/5-cantoras

Pulling out some of my favorite bossa nova instrumental tracks - a deep category for sure. Tracklist: Zumba Cinco - Zumba Tema Trio 3D - Tamanco No Samba Rio 65 Trio - Simplesmente Roberto Menescal - Inverno Luiz Carlos Vinhas - Song to my Father Sergio Carvalho - Balaio Edison Machado - Solo Ginga Trio - Maria Moita Milton Banana - Arrastao More info at: www.novedos.com/episodes/4-bossa-nova-instrumentals

Back from a recent trip to Sao Paulo, where I managed to squeeze in a little digging. This episode is all records picked up during the trip. Tracklist: Jorge Ben - Santa Clara Clareou Mike Falcao - Tamanco No Samba Erasmo Carlos - Mane Joao Tim Maia - Nao Vou Ficar Gonzaguinha - O Que Importa Chico Buarque - Fica Som Tres - Jungle Ed Lincoln - Ja Estou Aqui Ednardo - Beira Mar More info at: www.novedos.com/episodes/3-sao-paulo-digs

The second episode of the Novedos podcast, showcasing selections from my personal collection of rare groove records from Brazil. This episode covers some funky Brazilian breaks and beats. Tracklist: Francisco Roque - Pare de Esconder Emilio Santiago - Bananeira Avan Samba - Ibere Evinha - Esperar Pra Ver Marcos Valle - Mentira Gal Costa - Pontas Da Luz Orlandivo - Onde Anda O Meu Amor DiMelo - Se O Mundo Acabasse Em Mel Tim Maia - Bom Senso More info at: http://www.novedos.com/episodes/2-brazilian-breaks-and-beats

The first episode of the Novedos podcast, showcasing selections from my personal collection of rare groove records from Brazil. This episode covers a few of my favorite tracks from my rarer albums. Tracklist: Tenorio Jr - Nebulosa Arthur Verocai - Presente Grego Mario Castro Neves & Samba S.A. - Candomble Burnier & Cartier - So Tem Lugar Pra Voce Luiz Eca & Sagrada Familia - Atras Das Portas Da Tarde Bossa Tres - Imprevisto Jaime & Nair - Sob O Mar Paulo Bagunca - Olhos Risonos Os Brazoes - Planador More info at: https://www.novedos.com/episodes/1-few-favorites