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Sa?o Paulo, Brazil. Get ready for a mesmerizing sonic journey as DJ Tahira, the globally acclaimed maestro of Afro- Brazilian beats, is set to release his highly anticipated vinyl EP, "Minhas Verso?es" (My Versions), on his own renowned label, Poeira Music. Featuring six captivating tracks on vinyl for the very first time, this EP showcases Tahira's exceptional talent for remixing and editing, offering fans a fresh take on some of his most beloved creations.
Till now a secret weapon for a select cadre of DJs, Tahira's organic Maculele Edit of the already classic "Banho de Folhas" by Luedji Luna draws inspiration from the ancestral rhythm Maculele, a fundamental element of the globally renowned Baile Funk sound. A fusion of Latin and samba influences, Tahira's rework of the 2000s hit "Meu Esquema" by Mundo Livre S.A. + Bruno Pedrosa offers a fresh perspective on the original samba bossa nova track.
Tha Tahira remix of New Zealand's "Chi Chi Cha Cha" by Latinaotearoa invites listeners on a journey through Latin sounds blended seamlessly with Brazilian influences, featuring the enchanting vocals of Ully Costa.
Hailing from Brasilia, Leticia Fialho and her beautiful "Corpo e Canc?a?o" receive Tahira's magical touch, with Afro- Brazilian Ijexa? rhythm influences and a captivating exploration of the melodic theme. A masterful blend of samba beats and synths, Tahira's SambaJazz Instrumental Remix of "Iroke" by Edground showcases his ability to create genre- defying musical experiences.
Previously only available digitally on the NYC label Bastard Jazz, Tahira's remix of "Moqueca" by the exciting trio of Captain Planet Zuuka Poderosa and Raphael Futura, combines Brazilian Ijexa? and Latin cumbia percussion in an irresistible uptempo beat.
Known for his trailblazing musical contributions, DJ Tahira has been a force to reckon with in the international music
scene for over a decade. His remarkable journey took a massive leap with his remarkable re-edit of Gilberto Gil's iconic "Toda Menina Baiana", championed by global trend setters such as Gilles Peterson, Mr Scruff, Laurent Garnier, DJ Harvey, and Jamie XX. Tahira's edit ignited dance floors worldwide and solidified his status as a pioneering DJ and producer.
DJ Tahira has become a global music luminary, performing at prestigious venues, festivals and platforms, such as Glastonbury, Montreux Jazz Festival, Boiler Room, Love Supreme, Lot Radio, and Worldwide FM. His music has found a home on esteemed labels such as Concord Jazz, Musica Macondo, Bastard Jazz, Wonderwheel, Wah Wah 45s, Names You Can Trust, Far Out, Tiff's Joints, and Hot Casa.
Additionally, Tahira's prowess as a music researcher is underscored by two critically acclaimed compilations: "Levanta Poeira" (2018), lauded as one of the best reissues by NPR, and "Brasil Novo," released by London's Musica Macondo label, which earned the title of Best Reissue of 2022 according to Sounds and Colours, along with glowing reviews from Songlines Magazine (awarding five stars!), Juno, and Mr. Bongo."Minhas Verso?es" serves as both a testament to his illustrious career and a glimpse into the future soundtrack of global dancefloors .
"Minhas Verso?es" will be officially released on November 10th.
Import infos :
About the release :
All tracks first time on vinyl. Unreleased ones : Leticia Fialho - Corpo e Canc?a?o (Tahira Edit) Mundo Livre S.A. + Pedrosa DJ - Meu Esquema (Tahira Rework)
Tracklist
A1 - Luedji Luna - Banho de Folhas (Tahira Maculele Remix) A2 - Mundo Livre S.A. + Pedrosa DJ - Meu Esquema (Tahira Rework)
A3 - Latinaotearoa - Chi Chi Cha Cha (Tahira Remix feat Ully Costa) B1 - Captain Planet, Zuzuka Poderosa Raphael Futura - Moqueca (Tahira Remix) B2 - Leticia Fialho - Corpo e Canc?a?o (Tahira Edit) B3 - Edground - Iroke (Tahira Samba Jazz Instrumental)
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Sa?o Paulo, Brazil. Get ready for a mesmerizing sonic journey as DJ Tahira, the globally acclaimed maestro of Afro- Brazilian beats, is set to release his highly anticipated vinyl EP, "Minhas Verso?es" (My Versions), on his own renowned label, Poeira Music. Featuring six captivating tracks on vinyl for the very first time, this EP showcases Tahira's exceptional talent for remixing and editing, offering fans a fresh take on some of his most beloved creations.
Till now a secret weapon for a select cadre of DJs, Tahira's organic Maculele Edit of the already classic "Banho de Folhas" by Luedji Luna draws inspiration from the ancestral rhythm Maculele, a fundamental element of the globally renowned Baile Funk sound. A fusion of Latin and samba influences, Tahira's rework of the 2000s hit "Meu Esquema" by Mundo Livre S.A. + Bruno Pedrosa offers a fresh perspective on the original samba bossa nova track.
Tha Tahira remix of New Zealand's "Chi Chi Cha Cha" by Latinaotearoa invites listeners on a journey through Latin sounds blended seamlessly with Brazilian influences, featuring the enchanting vocals of Ully Costa.
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DJ Tahira has become a global music luminary, performing at prestigious venues, festivals and platforms, such as Glastonbury, Montreux Jazz Festival, Boiler Room, Love Supreme, Lot Radio, and Worldwide FM. His music has found a home on esteemed labels such as Concord Jazz, Musica Macondo, Bastard Jazz, Wonderwheel, Wah Wah 45s, Names You Can Trust, Far Out, Tiff's Joints, and Hot Casa.
Additionally, Tahira's prowess as a music researcher is underscored by two critically acclaimed compilations: "Levanta Poeira" (2018), lauded as one of the best reissues by NPR, and "Brasil Novo," released by London's Musica Macondo label, which earned the title of Best Reissue of 2022 according to Sounds and Colours, along with glowing reviews from Songlines Magazine (awarding five stars!), Juno, and Mr. Bongo."Minhas Verso?es" serves as both a testament to his illustrious career and a glimpse into the future soundtrack of global dancefloors .
"Minhas Verso?es" will be officially released on November 10th.
Import infos :
About the release :
All tracks first time on vinyl. Unreleased ones : Leticia Fialho - Corpo e Canc?a?o (Tahira Edit) Mundo Livre S.A. + Pedrosa DJ - Meu Esquema (Tahira Rework)
Tracklist
A1 - Luedji Luna - Banho de Folhas (Tahira Maculele Remix) A2 - Mundo Livre S.A. + Pedrosa DJ - Meu Esquema (Tahira Rework)
A3 - Latinaotearoa - Chi Chi Cha Cha (Tahira Remix feat Ully Costa) B1 - Captain Planet, Zuzuka Poderosa Raphael Futura - Moqueca (Tahira Remix) B2 - Leticia Fialho - Corpo e Canc?a?o (Tahira Edit) B3 - Edground - Iroke (Tahira Samba Jazz Instrumental)
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If some were dreamers and others space cadets, none were further out than sci-fi writer, musician, activist and self-made scientist Tadashi Goino, who transformed his own fantasy novel Messenger from the Seventh Dimension into an operatic prog odyssey with few discernible musical reference points – a majestic and completely bonkers outlier even among company as strange and brilliant as that which is collected here.
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At the core was Happy End, the first project of YMO’s Haroumi Hosono, whose distortion-heavy guitar and crisp back-beat laid the foundations for Japanese lyrics that flipped the paradigm of Japanese rock music on its head. With it came a new found sonic ambition, such as in the bold Philly-soul style arrangements of producer Yuji Ohno, whose work with occult wandered Yoshiko Sai shares some of the bittersweet grandeur of Rotary Connection or David Axelrod.
Then there was Jun Fukamachi, a pioneer of Japanese synthesis, whose debut album was a carnival of orchestral funk, euphoric horn lines and rich production, complete with soaring guitar solos, psychedelic organ and a truly cinematic finale. The first and only time Fukamachi would sing on record, ‘Omae’ rips like the ultimate end-of-nighter.
Influenced by giants of the US soul scene, maverick composer Hiroshi “Monsieur” Kamayatsu (otherwise known as ‘the Brian Wilson of Japan’) went one step further, enlisting Tower of Power to play on ‘Have You Smoked Gauloises?’ The B-side to Monsieur’s biggest-selling single, it coasts with sophisticated cool - a liquid bassline and suave keys comping under a roaring trademark ToP sax solo. No surprise it found favour once more on the Acid Jazz dance floors of ‘90s London.
Such was the spirit of experimentation that big studio productions and private press releases sat side-by-side, with the likes of Momotaro Pink and Kazushi Inamura, taking their hopes of success into their own hands with the resources available to them. More reflective but no less robust, theirs was a heavy, fat-backed drum sound, soaked in dramatic, soulful psychedelia.
If some were dreamers and others space cadets, none were further out than sci-fi writer, musician, activist and self-made scientist Tadashi Goino, who transformed his own fantasy novel Messenger from the Seventh Dimension into an operatic prog odyssey with few discernible musical reference points – a majestic and completely bonkers outlier even among company as strange and brilliant as that which is collected here.
Less a compilation of a scene, as a compilation of a sentiment, Nippon Psychedelic Soul is a wild ride from start to finish, shattering the narratives of the Japanese folk and rock tradition into a million tiny pieces. More
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214 - Pocket Camp
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214 - Our Walks At Teneriffe
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214 - Isla Del Encanto
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Zopelar - Ritmo Freak Feat. Gabto
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Zopelar - Beat Me
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Zopelar - Gabriellinha's Boogie
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Zopelar - Distraction
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Zopelar - Safe In The Dark
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Zopelar - Moonlight Feat. Manuel Darquart
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Zopelar - Free Your Spirit (Ritmo II)
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Zopelar - Hotel Room
In a flurry of madcap sampling pitched towards the heat of the night, Pedro Zopelar builds on the premise of his 2022 electro- funk love letter Charme, shifting his approach towards a particular
90s flair and a method with a specific end result. Ritmo Freak took root in studio experiments for a momentous — and rare — live set at São Paulo festival Não Existe in 2023, where Zopelar was caught up in one of those right-place, right- time moments we carry with us through life. As he explains himself: “This album is dedicated to freaky club culture. While I was playing at the festival there was a crazy tropical storm outside and the room was packed with the freakiest crowd. I’ve tried hard to immortalize that feeling on this record.” With the intended energy in mind, Zopelar focused on a particular mode of production centred around 12-bit sampling from his ample record collection. Considering his background as a trained pianist, here his musical instincts are forced to work within the limitations of short, snappy cuts from dusty 12”s. The lo-fi sound sources and the resourceful ways Zopelar works them gives the record an unmistakable old-skool flavour which he applies to forthright house, techno and electro funk rhythms, always taking care to draw out the soul of the music.
The stylistic touchstones flow past thick and fast on Ritmo Freak. From the amped up fierceness of the title track with its gaudy, cut n’ paste, vintage techno flavour to the effervescent electro funk of ‘Gabriellinha’s Boogie’ on to the surreal Balearic inversion of ‘Distraction’, this is a high-velocity, endlessly charming record bursting with the musicality Zopelar has made his name on. As the driving force behind many warehouse parties in São Paulo,
Zopelar has been immersed in club culture for a long time, and his distinctive catalogue of jazz, funk, acid and techno has graced highly respected labels like Apron, Selva Discos and Mother Tongue. Throughout, he’s displayed an affinity for the tangled roots of the groove with an open-eared, big-hearted sound. That’s what comes through on Ritmo Freak More
90s flair and a method with a specific end result. Ritmo Freak took root in studio experiments for a momentous — and rare — live set at São Paulo festival Não Existe in 2023, where Zopelar was caught up in one of those right-place, right- time moments we carry with us through life. As he explains himself: “This album is dedicated to freaky club culture. While I was playing at the festival there was a crazy tropical storm outside and the room was packed with the freakiest crowd. I’ve tried hard to immortalize that feeling on this record.” With the intended energy in mind, Zopelar focused on a particular mode of production centred around 12-bit sampling from his ample record collection. Considering his background as a trained pianist, here his musical instincts are forced to work within the limitations of short, snappy cuts from dusty 12”s. The lo-fi sound sources and the resourceful ways Zopelar works them gives the record an unmistakable old-skool flavour which he applies to forthright house, techno and electro funk rhythms, always taking care to draw out the soul of the music.
The stylistic touchstones flow past thick and fast on Ritmo Freak. From the amped up fierceness of the title track with its gaudy, cut n’ paste, vintage techno flavour to the effervescent electro funk of ‘Gabriellinha’s Boogie’ on to the surreal Balearic inversion of ‘Distraction’, this is a high-velocity, endlessly charming record bursting with the musicality Zopelar has made his name on. As the driving force behind many warehouse parties in São Paulo,
Zopelar has been immersed in club culture for a long time, and his distinctive catalogue of jazz, funk, acid and techno has graced highly respected labels like Apron, Selva Discos and Mother Tongue. Throughout, he’s displayed an affinity for the tangled roots of the groove with an open-eared, big-hearted sound. That’s what comes through on Ritmo Freak More