{"title":"MR BONGO'S BRAZIL45 SERIES Represses NOV24","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"di-melo-kilario-pernalongo-7-vinyl","title":"Di Melo - Kilario \/ Pernalongo [7\" Vinyl]","description":"\u003cp\u003eCat. no: BRZ45083NB\u003cbr\u003eFormat: 7\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 5024017003910\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 01 Nov 2024\u003cbr\u003eGenre: World Music\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor number 83 in the Brazil 45 series, we pulled out a real treat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features two tracks from Roberto De Melo Santos. Born in 1949 in Recife (Brazil), and despite a small discography, he is considered among the true icons of Brazilian soul music under his artist alias, Di Melo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis self-titled debut album from 1975 has long been collectible for its irresistible Brazilian-funk sound, pleasing the Brazilian, B- Boy breaks, funk collectors, and sample hunters alike. With original copies for the album now fetching crazy sums, we felt these tracks needed another moment in the sun for all to enjoy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this release we selected two of our favourite cuts from this cult album, 'Kilario' and 'Pernalonga'. Coincidentally these two gems were released on Odeon Records in 1975 as a rare promo campacto (a Brazilian 7\", which plays at 33rpm). 'Kilario' is a pure Brazilian-soul classic. All the right elements gel together, whilst Di Melo works his relaxed vocal magic over the top. 'Pernalonga', with its catchy guitar and horns intro, loose break- beat drum, has the feel- good factor which some may recognize as one of the samples behind N.A.S.A featuring David Byrne, \u0026amp; Chali 2na's 'The People Tree' from 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDi Melo is still recording to this day, releasing an album with Cotonete oncFavorite Recordings in 2019 - a true don.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in stock due to demand, a reissue of a classic gem from our BRAZIL45 Series.\u003cbr\u003eTaken from Di Melo's sought-after, cult, 1975 self-titled album.\u003cbr\u003eSampled by N.A.S.A featuring David Byrne and Chali 2na's 'The People Tree'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracks: Kilario \/ Pernalongo\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MR BONGO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44507868463260,"sku":"BRZ45083NB","price":9.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/2_661e1560-1ba3-4a83-a985-5fc37c88368b.webp?v=1728504390"},{"product_id":"harmony-cats-seja-como-nos-de-pe-no-chao-harmony-cats-theme-7-vinyl","title":"Harmony Cats - Seja Como Nos (De Pe No Chao) \/ Harmony Cats' Theme [7\" Vinyl]","description":"\u003cp\u003eCat. no: BRZ45093NB\u003cbr\u003eFormat: 7\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 5024017002029\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 01 Nov 2024\u003cbr\u003eGenre: World Music\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor number 93 in the Brazil45 series, we presented two favourites from the Harmony Cats\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA female vocal quintet (who later became a trio) from So Paulo. They formed in 1976 and were most prolifc in the disco period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Harmony Cats' Theme' from 1976 is probably the group's best- known track outside of Brazil. Owing a lot to Rhythm Heritage's version of 'Barretta's Theme (Keep Your Eye On The Sparrow)' its wonderfully spacey breakbeat and percussive production with lush, foaty vocals makes it a real crossover classic record.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Seja Como Nos (De Pe No Chao)' is instantly recognisable. Tucked away on the B-side of their 1979 single 'Tem Dinheiro Nisso' on Young Records, it is a beast of a cover version of The Jacksons' classic ' Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)'. Nothing subtle or sophisticated here. Just a song of pure disco joy, enhanced with awesome Brazilian production and the Cats' trademark vocal arrangements. A get-of-jail-free card for any DJ that fnds themselves stuck with an empty dancefoor, but also one that will put smiles on the faces of the more discerning leftfeld club crowds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in stock due to demand, a reissue of a classic gem from our BRAZIL45 Series.\u003cbr\u003eIncludes cover of The Jacksons 'Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)'.\u003cbr\u003e2 tracks of pure disco joy.\u003cbr\u003eFeatured on the DJ KOCO Brazil 45s mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracks: Harmony Cats’ Theme \/ Seja Como Nos (De Pe No Chao)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MR BONGO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44507869544604,"sku":"BRZ45093NB","price":9.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/2_881082db-bd09-4ec1-83df-df1883362beb.webp?v=1728504433"},{"product_id":"waldir-calmon-airport-love-theme-afro-som-7-vinyl","title":"Waldir Calmon - Airport Love Theme \/ Afro Som [7\" Vinyl]","description":"\u003cp\u003eCat. no: BRZ45085NB\u003cbr\u003eFormat: 7\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 5024017003934\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 01 Nov 2024\u003cbr\u003eGenre: World Music\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou know it's going to be a heavy record when DJ \/ collector Mr Thing asks you to keep a look out for a copy on your next digging trip to Brazil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd on top of that, being sampled by Madlib on the track 'Curls' on his Madvillain album!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaken from Waldir Calmon's 'Waldir Calmon E Seus Multisons' album onCopacabana(1970), from looking at this unassuming record cover featuring a middle-aged man sporting an impressive pair of glasses you wouldn't expect it to become the fabric to one of the songs from the iconic 'Madvillain' album. But... like many things in life, you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. 'Airport Love Theme', like its name suggests, falls into full-on lounge territory. It is feel-good music made to be the soundtrack for a utopian world that never really was. Yet behind the silky-smooth groove is an addictive earworm waiting to be heard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Afro Som' taken from the same album, pushes things in a different direction towards a sound that is more frmly rooted in the Brazilian tradition. This quirky 60's-breakbeat-funk groove is reminiscent of French artist Jean Jacques Perrey's 'E.V.A.', also from 1970, in its melody and backbeat, where the Moog synthesizer of Perrey is replaced with a more orchestrated sound by Calmon. This track is magical, cinematic and breakbeat-laden with a hidden unknown exoticism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaldir Calmon had an active career in music working from the '50s right up until his passing in 1982. His career started early, forming his frst ensemble at the age of fourteen, originally working in bands in nightclubs and writing jingles. He progressed in the early '50s to a long- running career working in television. 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A stunning, driving Lambada track with haunting vocals and a compelling gusto energy. It has been gaining popularity over recent years with DJs and is a sure-fre, get-out-of-jail dancefoor saver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the fip, we fnd another biggy from Os Panteras, 'Lambada Pauleira'. Also released on Gravasom Records, but a year later in 1987. It is best known for Joutro Mundo's fne re-edit of the track, but here we have it in its original form and with all its quirky brilliance. It is easy to see why, over the years, it has been a staple of some of Brazil's fnest DJs' sets, such as Augusto Olivani (aka Trepanado).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are super happy to once again present these two red-hot tracks back-to-back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in stock due to demand, a reissue of a classic gem from our BRAZIL45 Series.\u003cbr\u003eTwo dancefoor focussed cuts.\u003cbr\u003eFeatured on the DJ KOCO Brazil 45s mix.\u003cbr\u003eSought-after original of an edit made famous by Joutro Mundo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracks: Magalhaes E Sua Guitarra - Xango \/ Os Panteras - Lambada Pauleira\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MR BONGO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44507873214620,"sku":"BRZ45084NB","price":9.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/2_e88e65bd-9070-45b3-8704-e75c77e70c45.webp?v=1728504635"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/collections\/mr-bongos-brazil45-series-represses-nov24.oembed","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}