As the daughter of Brazilian musical maestro Jaques Morelenbaum—known for his collaborations with Jobim, Caetano, Sting, and Ryuichi Sakamoto—she is one of the key talents leading Brazil’s new wave of music. While retaining the fresh, crystalline beauty of the laid-back ballads she showcased on her 2021 debut EP *Vento De Beirada*, this album sees ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)Ana Frango Elétrico—a genius of pop, funk, and tropicalismo—unleash a whole new charm. Ana’s pop-psychedelic grooves explode in “Venha Comigo” (sample_1), “Sim, Não.” “Nem te procurar” (sample_3), the serene and elegant MPB ballads “Essa Confusão” and “Petricor” (sample_2) that are quintessentially Dora-like, as well as “Pique”—the sound, masterfully and beautifully woven together from jazz, Brazilian psychedelia, bossa nova, etc.—is masterfully and beautifully woven together to create a truly breathtaking sound. The lineup features bassist Guilherme Lirio, Tom Veloso (son of Caetano Veloso, who has also made a name for himself in his father’s work), and all three former members of Bala Desejo as supporting musicians. It’s a masterpiece. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

所属の人気バンド Bala Desejo のMPB、トロピカリアなスタイルから離れ、JoyceやNara Leaoらから脈々と受け継がれる 瑞々しく透明感のあるギターとヴォーカルが素晴らしい。血なのでしょうか。コーラスの重なり、息遣い、うっすらと躍動するリズム、どれもがひたすらに美しい4曲。後世に残る一枚だと思います。ハープやストリングスを迎えた、ネオクラシカルなボーナストラック「Dó A Dó」もトラックリストから是非ご試聴ください。 (AYAM)