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『Selva Discos is proud to present its latest release: the EP by the band Discoteca Tropicana. This record features 4 original tracks that celebrate the rhythms that have influenced Brazilian disco music, showcasing the best of this fusion: the swing and tropical flavour that bring sunshine to any dance floor.

The proje ...Read morect is the result of a collaboration between Kiko Costato, the enfant terrible of the Brazilian music scene, and Zé Nigro, a producer and multi-instrumentalist who has won two Grammy Awards and has worked with major names in Brazilian and international music such as João Donato, Antonio Carlos & Jocafi, Shakira and Natasha Diggs.

This EP is based on 4 different themes. For each one, Kiko and Zé Nigro recruited some of Brazil’s finest studio musicians – people who work with Seu Jorge, Céu, Criolo, Metá Metá, Cidadão Instigado and Tulipa Ruiz – as well as pioneering artists from the Brazilian Black music scene, such as the backing vocalists who work with the legendary Gilberto Gil.

“Corpos Celestes” is a more classic “disco diva” track, featuring string arrangements and a grand piano, as if it were the start of the evening, a magical moment straight from the heyday of disco in the United States; “Corpo Treme” is the sweat, the vuco-vuco, a song for that moment when you’ve already let yourself go, a sprint to the frenetic rhythm of the carimbó; “Tobina” is the meeting of Brazil and Africa, from which Brazilian swing is born, an original chant straight from the Congo, with a characteristic African guitar, adapted to Brazilian rhythms, just like the afoxé. Finally, the dancefloor hit “Não Pode Acabar”, a more urban disco track, which works just as well for kicking off a party with the right vibe as for closing a set with the highest energy.
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トロピカリア時代から活動しカルトな人気、周りでもファンの多いブラジルの奇才TOM ZEの2006年作。近年の作品はどれも素晴らしいんですが、2006年のLUAKA BOPからの名作入荷しました！オペラ仕立てのトータルコンセプト・アルバム。摩訶不思議な世界。創作意欲に溢れてる。いい感じのダンスなテンションも最高。近年作の最高傑作ともいえるオススメの一枚！ (サイトウ)

DJ Ramon Sucesso’s long-awaited second album—an analog format that expands upon the short-form impulses born on TikTok—is released once again by Brazil’s Lugar Alto, a label worth following. Masterfully utilizing a DJ controller to scrap and rebuild in real time, this is a nonstop collision and rupture flowing from the bedroom to the dance floor. A ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Adachi) back-and-forth of his own shouts and vocal samples that appear and are cut off before they can form any meaning. Centered on Afro-Latin rhythms and the physical groove unique to Funk Carioca, this intensely stimulating collage-mix style shatters any pretense of sticking to genre boundaries. “Rompendo o Espaço-Tempo (Breaking Through Space-Time)” and “Distorcendo o Universo (Distorting the Universe).” This release is another masterpiece. (Original Japanese text by Adachi)

Be sure to start with Side B! This is an exquisite cover of Dorival Caymmi’s timeless classic “A lenda do Abaete,” featuring elegant and immersive percussion rhythms and grooves from Bahia in northeastern Brazil that are incredibly soothing (sample 1), followed by a double A-side featuring two tracks: a samba/ bossa nova-Balearic soul track “Meu Ca ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)nto” (sample 2), which is brimming with Luzia’s affection for her hometown of Bahia in northeastern Brazil. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

An edit of Brazilian tracks—something I’ve been working on for a while now, even on “Brazil Breakdown.” This killer Brazilian disco track, with its funky bassline, piano, and synth riffs, is great—a real party tune. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

The Red Hot Organization, which began in 1990 as an HIV/AIDS relief effort, continues as a “nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting diversity by fostering equal access to healthcare through pop culture.” Among the Red Hot series, which has featured various artists and musical themes, we have added Red Hot & Ra: “Solar – Sun Ra in Brasil” to o ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)ur catalog—a work produced in 2023 as one of a three-part tribute to Sun Ra. Although not widely known in Japan, this album was supervised by Maestro XUXA LEVY, who serves as a music and artistic director for theater and film productions in Brazil. It features eight tracks, including performances by Meshell Ndegeocello and the Brazilian avant-garde jazz-rock band Metá Metá (an homage to Rocket Number Nine). (Original Japanese text by Saito)

The latest release in the “Local Sugar Diggers” series—best known for its reworked rare records—features DJ ELOHIM, a digger LOS PROTOS met while in Brazil, joining the family! Featuring “Pra Swingar” from the rare second album *Som Nosso* by SOM NOSSO DE CADA DIA—a unique 1970s Brazilian band that transitioned from progressive rock to funk—this tr ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ack blends vintage Brazilian grooves with powerful drum breaks to create a sizzling, slightly laid-back beat. “Eu Quero Ver Você Se Remexer” (sample 1)—this track showcases not only the sharp track selection that defines this series but also a sophisticated editing sensibility at its finest. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

MUSIC FROM MEMORY presents a compilation of recordings by Priscilla Ermel, the Brazilian composer featured on "Outro Tempo" and highly regarded among Balearic and avant-garde music fans, who modernizes Brazilian traditional music and African-rooted sounds through her own singular approach! (Original Japanese text by Saito)

I first learned of this group through a mix CD featuring Brazilian tracks MADLIB once provided to MOCHILLA—a 1968 album by ORQUESTRA AFRO-BRASILEIRA that astonishes with its Afro-Brazilian polyrhythms and powerful basslines. Released by CBS, it appears to be regarded as a classic in Brazil. Formed in 1947, it is reported that the group’s leader, Ab ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)igail, died in 1970 due to extreme poverty, though the group itself appears to still be active today. An ensemble featuring Afro-Brazilian percussion and grooves—including Candomblé, a spirit-worshiping music tradition of West African origin brought by colonialism and slavery, and batucada—along with wind instruments. Mythic, folklore-inspired songs. A truly one-of-a-kind sound. An official reissue on heavyweight vinyl by POLYSOM, Brazil. A long-awaited arrival. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

It’s just too wonderful! It combines the mysterious, organic, and dark elements of folclore—and South American music in general—with a sense of distance lying beneath the melancholy, as well as a sense of pleasure. That element of pleasure is delivered right to the dance floor with a solid, driving beat. He used to do VJ work alongside Vincent Moon ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Shhhhh) at the Voodoohop Festival, didn’t he? The colorful fantasy and gentle sounds stem from the personality of the central figure, YGOR, and while staying true to keywords like ambient, slow techno/house, and electric folklore, this is a wonderful album brimming with contemporary freshness. It focuses on the “tranquility” of folklore rather than its “curse.” Reportedly inspired by Brazil’s natural landscapes. Of course! It’s a release from the SHIKA SHIKA Collective, featuring Barrio Lindo and El Buo. Don’t miss this!

“Pasaro calmly constructs a fantastical jungle soundscape. At times, a refreshing flute soars above the canopy; at others, it dives deep beneath the shadows of the trees at the jungle’s heart, where fantastical creatures add their digital chirps. The night deepens. We gather around a campfire. We sing, clap our hands, rejoice, and dance. A slender crescent moon sinks below the horizon. Creatures draw near and join the dance. The fire crackles, and sparks scatter toward the sky. We look up—it’s time to journey through the cosmos aboard this galactic canoe." (Original Japanese text by Shhhhh)

Studio Rio is a project by Frank and Christian Bahlmann, who are known for producing 1990s pop hits by artists such as Hanson, the Baha Men, and Cher, and are Grammy Award winners. Based on the idea, “What would it sound like if classic American soul songs were recorded in Rio de Janeiro with the best Brazilian musicians?” the project meticulously ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)isolates the original vocals and features skilled Brazilian musicians who arrange and cover them—a concept that sets this compilation album, The Brazil Connection (2014), a cut above typical cover albums. This time, the single features “Lovely Day,” which served as the album’s opener and was a huge hit. The instrumental B-side version—likely making its debut here—is refreshing, heavenly, and creates a great mood. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

In the 1960s, Netinho was the drummer for the Clevers, one of the leading Brazilian beat bands, and later in the 1970s he was active in Casa das Máquinas, which pursued a heavier, more psychedelic sound. In the same year, Netinho was influenced by the spiritual group Amor e Caridade and headed in a new direction, releasing his first album, "Apartam ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)ento 97" ('80), on his own label, Manancial do Amor, in 1982. - He further developed his funky, pop-rock style with the help of talented musicians such as Zé Rodrix, Faísca, and Manito.
Netinho says he spent a year searching for inspiration for the sequel album. After a "mystical intervention," the songs for the album were completed in just two days.
The lyrics celebrate the beauty of a Sunday afternoon after a week of work, and the happy, slightly crazy mood and tight sound make this a one-of-a-kind song. The synths and break parts are subtly enhanced and good. The picture sleeve is a smaller version of the jacket of "Apartamento 97 - Projeto Amor & Caridade Vol. 2", which is also cute. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

Since its release in 1981, this mysterious super-rare record has been in limited circulation with very little information available, so even among collectors, almost no one knows the background of this track. According to a theory by Brazilian Discogs collector “barginalvinyl1,” this record was a response to the pro-marijuana song “O Mal é o Que Sa ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)i da Boca do Homem” by MPB artist Baby Consuelo and guitarist Pepeu Gomes, and it reportedly sparked controversy with the Brazilian military dictatorship at the time. Although the song condemns marijuana use, the inclusion of the word “baseado” (joint) in the lyrics led the label’s head to shelve the release, which is likely why it became one of the label’s rarest releases. Listening to its mellow, AOR-style sound in light of this backstory adds another layer of interest. The instrumental version on the B-side is also a dreamy, breezy listen. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

The fourth installment from Jazz Is Dead, the live music project/label launched in 2020 in which Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest) collaborate with an illustrious lineup of legends. The focus here is on the sound of Azymuth — not only their own many classics, but the sound that laid the foundation for so many great Brazi ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)lian fusion/boogie/funk albums of the 1970s, from Hyldon to Marcos Valle. Eight tracks in all, including the groovy, technically dazzling jazz-funk of "Cat Jump" (sample_2) and the crystalline bossa-fusion of "Quiet Storm" (sample_3), recorded and mixed at Linear Labs, the outstanding analog studio in Los Angeles, California. With Kiko Continentinho brought in as successor to Azymuth keyboardist Jose Roberto Bertrami, who passed away in 2012 (the Jazz Is Dead site calls him a "synthesizer samurai," ha), it's moving to hear the cosmic, mellow electric piano that is Azymuth's signature played without a single thing missing. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

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『Welcome to Volume 8 of the Mr Bongo Record Club series, our in-house curated compilations that give us a chance to share some of our favourite tracks, hard-fought finds, and unsung gems. These are tracks that have been inspiring us at home, in the office, while DJing, and on the dancefloor. In the cross-genre spirit of the serie ...Read mores, for Volume 8 we have selected music from the worlds of soul, boogie, disco-reggae, jazz-funk, and Latin, with a hefty chunk of beloved Brazilian music. Pulling these compilations together is always a highlight of our year, and eight volumes in, we feel this is one of our strongest to date. The album’s journey begins with a heartfelt epic by As Ganhadeiras de Itapuã, from the Bahian town of Itapuã. It’s an area of Brazil that holds a special place in David ‘Mr Bongo’ Buttle’s heart, and where he first met our dear friend, Luciano Rodrigues Dos Santos, to whose memory this compilation is dedicated to. Staying in Northern Brazil, next up is a contemporary dancefloor gem by Ubunto, a DJ and producer from Salvador, which also features As Ganhadeiras de Itapuã. The raw, dusty, punchy sounds of zabumba drummer Castanheiro and the furious guitar-heavy dancer by Tyaraju & Dutra are just two more examples of the Brazilian beauties included on the compilation. There is also a heavy dose of soul music on this volume. The Canadiangospel sounds of Trevor Dandy, a modern-soul rarity by Wil Collins & Willpower (which has been on our list for years), and a soul-stepper masterpiece by Tommy McGee, are just a handful of the highlights. Not stopping there, we are incredibly proud to present an exclusive rework of The Sylvers' ‘Wish That I Could Talk To You’ by the legendary Kenny Dope. Kenny has excelled himself with this one, fattening up the drums while bringing more drama to the horns and strings. The song now feels more contemporary yet still stays true to its roots. Complete genius! Elsewhere on the compilation, you’ll find a cosmic reggae-not-reggae disco oddity by Tapper Zukie, a South African jazz-funk-disco groover by Mac Mathunjwa, a sought-after Brazilian compacto by Eduardo Araújo, and a Brit-funk / boogie treasure by Powerline.

Traversing time, genre, and location, all the tracks on Volume 8 are favourites for their own unique reasons. Music will forever be a constant source of comfort, able to affect you deeply in the most meaningful ways. It’s the gift that keeps giving, and there is so much more to learn, discover, and share, both old and new.』

A cult classic and unique masterpiece released in 1972 by bossa nova master Luís Bonfá—a central figure in the bossa nova movement who helped introduce Brazilian music to the world from the late 1950s through the 1960s and is also known for his score to the Academy Award-winning film Orfeu Negro “Introspection,” released in 1972, is now available f ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)or the first time as an official analog LP reissue. Unlike the bossa nova works for which he is best known, this album features a personal solo guitar performance. Having trained in classical guitar, Bonfá established a unique style that fuses Brazilian rhythms, jazz harmonies, classical lyricism, meticulously crafting a meditative, serene, and sublime soundscape through his solo guitar playing. A timeless masterpiece that beautifully resonates with listeners.
Released by Jazzybelle Records, a promising new label founded in Portugal in 2024. A no-digital, vinyl-only release. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

The sole album released in 1972 by Arthur Verocai, a legendary Brazilian arranger, composer, and singer-songwriter who has been reevaluated as part of the rediscovery of Brazilian music and whose comeback with MOCHILLA and FAR OUT was truly remarkable. A legendary masterpiece of Brazilian music. Influenced by the psychedelic and jazz revolutions in ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito) the West—through string arrangements, the introduction of synthesizers, and innovative sound design—this miraculous music captures the spirit of Brazil at the time. It has been reissued by labels such as 〈LUV N' HAIGHT〉 and 〈KINDRED SPIRITS〉, and 〈POLYSOM〉, but this masterpiece is now being reissued on vinyl by the renowned British label 〈MR. BONGO〉—which has long introduced Brazilian and South American music to the UK—under the supervision of Arthur Verocai himself. The release features a gatefold sleeve with artwork faithfully reproduced from the original, all mastered directly from the master tapes. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

Wal Sant'ana is a Brazilian singer-songwriter who was rediscovered and drew attention around the 2010s, increasingly turning up on collectors' want lists. His discography consists of just two 7-inches released in the '70s. Featured here is "Que Vida É Essa," a samba rock number from one of those two, issued in 1973. The percussive groove and the so ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)und of waves entering the break around the 2:05 mark are exquisite. On the flip is "Atôa Atôa," a samba jazz fusion track shot through with breezy soft rock, by Ronald Mesquita — the drummer who made his name in Sergio Mendes' group Bossa Rio — and his band Central Do Brasil (apparently Burnier & Cartier take part!). It comes from the 1975 LP "Ronie & Central Do Brasil" (1975), which was reissued by Mad About in 2019, though originals remain hard to come by. A welcome pairing on a single disc — highly recommended! (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

Since the reissue in 2003 by 〈LUV N' HAIGHT〉 of his long-lost 1972 album, the legendary arranger, Composer, and singer-songwriter, has gained the most recognition and popularity in the rediscovery of Brazilian music. From his 1972 masterpiece album, we are releasing two tracks selected by MR. Bongo—"Sylvia" and "Na Boca do Sol"—on 7-inch vinyl. Absolute classics. Even on 7-inch. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

The only album by the legendary pianist Tenório Júnior, who died mysteriously at the age of 34—reportedly assassinated by the military junta during a tour of Argentina with TOQUINHO and VINICIUS DE MORAES. Recorded with Milton Banana on drums, Rubens Bassini on percussion, Paulo Moura on saxophone, and a full horn and string section, this is a brea ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)thtaking Brazilian jazz album, highlighted by “Nebulosa”—a track that would later be sampled and inspire new classics. (Original Japanese text by Saito)