In a number of previous articles, this blog has presented bits and pieces of this movement and the details involved, from the influence of the United States Black Power/Soul eras to the political repression that arose out of a fear of a black revolution happening in Brazil. Perhaps b ecause for 40 years, this piece of history continues to be unknown except to those who were there and actually experienced it. It is one of this writer’s favorite topics. Thousands of black teens and young adults donning the best 1970s fashion and spending their night dancing the night away to latest Soul sounds coming out of the United States or indeed, Soul music created by black Brazilian artists. Note from BW of Brazil: It was a fascinating era in Brazilian history. Black rio exposic3a7c3a3o documentc3a1rio e livro resgatam histc3b3rias do movimento 2 Rio youth display their style in the streets in the 1970s (Photo: Almir Veiga) Basically you need to get lost in this amazing slice of Brazilian Soul and you might catch a tan once you put down your earphones.Īnd of course the brilliant use of “Onda” in NxWorries (Anderson. The vocals and simple repetitive quality to the song remind me of Eddie Kendrick’s Date with Rain (noth have incredible extended 12″ singles) in its drive and consistency. Complete with albatros squawks and wave sounds this incredible opus to relaxation and vibes (onda) is the perfect blend of a driving bassline and subtle percussions all driven by a disco sound almost submerged in beach water and sunshine. This is literally the by the beach anthem and a song I could listen to on repeat for hours on end. However, it’s all about the incredible song Onda. The album is full of Tim Maia esque larger than life syrupy arrangements beuatifully complemented by Cassiano’s soulful vocal tone. Cassiano hit his stride when he focused on simple soul singing and had his first hit with the dream A Lua e Eu when it became the theme song for a soap opera. A true Brazilian Soul Gem that’s as rare as hen’s teeth, is being reissued and finally the world will be able to bask in the sunny arrangements that made Cassiano‘s music so ephemeral.Ī soul signer who went through a lot of groups and studios in the Brazilian music industry.
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