Stuff I’ve Been Listening to 28- Cuts from Brazil
Ed Motta (Rio, Brazil) – 1978 2013
I can’t recall how I came across Ed Motta, but he is my favorite Soul singer from the country of Brazil! check out his work, he plays, sings, and writes.
What is this? This series is called “Stuff I’ve been listening to” and this is my place to share music that I listen to while I work, process, decompress, and live life. Some of it is new, some old. But I’m always listening. I share in the hopes that you will find something that inspires you. Please share with a fellow music lover. My name is Rob and I’m an artist and author from the Bay Area.
Bebel Gilberto (Rio, Brazil) – Ceu Distante Remix by DJ Spinna 2005
I was introduced to Bebel (daughter of Joao and Miucha) through my sons mom and later found this remix by one of my fav Brooklyn producers, DJ Spinna.
Djavan (Maceio, Brazil) – Nereci 1978
Love this song and cannot remember how I came across it but I thought the brother looked super fly ion his sandals, little did I know he is a legend.
Kevin O Chris (Rio, Brazil)- Tu Tá Na Gaiola 2018
I think I heard about Brazilian Funk through an article from Afro Punk about their multiple day parties and found this banger through that search. It slaps. The slang is thick tho if you don’t speak Brazilian Portuguese.
Marcos Valle (Rio, Brazil) – No Tem Nada Nao 1973
Found this through Madlib! He had a mix from Brazil and had so many great cuts on there, but this is the one that stuck out the most and I’ve played this song 100s of times. Marcos Valle is still collaborating w/ folks!
Zelia Barbosa ( Brazil) – Funeral do Lavrador 1968
This is a record my sons mother gave me almost 25 years ago. I immediately fell in love with this song though there are several with heart wrenching themes. Highly recommend it!
Matchola feat 2ZDINIZZ (Sao Paulo) – Pensando en mim 2026
Just came across this dude whos style page says “Boom Bap Melodic”. Interesting! I’m feeling it.
Lo Borges ( Belo Horizonte, Brazil) – Calibre 1972
I came across this track through producer musician Flwr Chyld. Love it!
Gal Costa (Salvador Bahia, Brazil) – Pontos de Luz 1970s
Came to this gem through the incredible Kaytranada who sampled it for “Lite Spots”.
Toquinho feat Jorge Ben (Sāo Paolo, Brazil) – Carolina Carol Bela 1970
Just heard this the other day on a video from IG with some young futbol players.
Jorge Ben (Rio, Brazil) – Oba La Vem Ela 1970
Man, this song. I was introduced to Jorge Ben through my sons mom. She was a huge fan and so I started to listen, internalize a few of the songs and this is one of my favorites.
For Brazilians, I know this is a bunch of old stuff sprinkled with a few current records. But, these are songs I love. There are some other artists I’ve listened to like Emicida, Anitta, Nego do Borel, and DJ Renan De Penha
DIG THE MUSIC? THERE’S MORE!
- Stuff I’ve been listening to 25: MORE SOUL
- Stuff I’ve been listening to 19: UK ARTISTS
- Stuff I’ve been listening to 23: MORE JAZZ
- Stuff I’ve been listening to 21: RAPS
- Stuff I’ve been listening to 18: HOUSE
