Lopa Kothari - A Brazilian session recorded in Sao Paulo
Lopa Kothari introduces a session with Brazilian folk musicians recorded in Sao Paulo. Music from the group Clareira, a selection of young performers, and DJ Tudo and his band.
Coinciding with the Olympics, Lopa Kothari travels to Brazil to introduce a session with Brazilian folk and popular musicians, recorded recently in São Paulo. The group Clareira led by legendary pianist Benjamim Taubkin opens the show, exploring Afro-Brazilian influences fused with contemporary jazz; then, an ensemble put together for this session showcasing the young talent emerging from the 'Paulista' scene, featuring accordion, violin, guitar and percussion; and musician and researcher Alfredo Bello, aka DJ Tudo and his band close this varied musical landscape, mixing melodies and rhythms from around Brazil with electronica and rock, giving it a modern and urban touch.
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Baianá Alagoana
Performer: Benjamin Taubkin and Clareira. Music Arranger: Benjamin Taubkin and Ari Colares.- Recorded in Sao Paulo.
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Sinhá Rainha
Performer: Benjamin Taubkin and Clareira. Music Arranger: Benjamin Taubkin and Ari Colares.- Recorded in Sao Paulo.
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Coco Alagoano
Performer: Benjamin Taubkin and Clareira. Music Arranger: Benjamin Taubkin and Ari Colares.- Recorded in Sao Paulo.
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Sao Paulo Quintet
Sao Paulo Quintet
- Recorded Sao Paulo.
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DJ Tudo e sua gente de todo lugar
É hoje, é hoje
- Recorded in Sao Paulo.
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DJ Tudo e sua gente de todo lugar
Minha querida maezinha
- Recorded in Sao Paulo.
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DJ Tudo e sua gente de todo lugar
Que bela macumba
- Recorded in Sao Paulo.
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DJ Tudo e sua gente de todo lugar
Moda do Racismo
- Recorded in Sao Paulo.
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DJ Tudo e sua gente de todo lugar
Nico's Dream
- Recorded in Sao Paulo.
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DJ Tudo e sua gente de todo lugar
Pra lemanjá
- Recorded in Sao Paulo.
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DJ Tudo e sua gente de todo lugar
Meu Neutral
- Recorded in Sao Paulo.
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