Launched this Thursday, 31, 80 years (remixes) celebrates the legacy and influence of the orchestra born in 1942
More than a simple rereading, the disc 80 years (remixes) keeps alive the legacy of Afro-Brazilian orchestra. Launched this Thursday, 31, by Love in Soundthe project brings together names like Marcelo D2, Cryle, Pupillo, EMICIDA, Rael, Cut Chemist, Mexican Institute of Soundbetween others. Together they celebrate the story of the orchestra, which with the album Obaluayê (1957) and the 1968 homonymous album marked national music.
Born in 1942, in Rio de Janeiro, the result of a love story of the founder Abigail Mouracontinued active until 1970 and, in 2021, was revived by the only living member of the original formation at the time, Carlos Negreiroswhen the third and last album of the orchestra trajectory came out, entitled 80 years. Now available on digital platforms, 80 years (remixes) It will also receive a vinyl, with the pre-sale already active in Europe.
“It was a great joy when I met the work of Afro-Brazilian orchestra And soon after, having the honor of finding and working with Carlos Negreiros. Produce 80 years Beside him was a gift and to be able to remember this, having the remix album to celebrate this legacy, it is being really wonderful, ”says the album’s music director, Mário Caldato Jr.
For the label of Mario and Samantha Caldato, Love in Soundthe launch is also a manifesto of its values. Respect for memory, diversity, friendship and the possibility of creating new worlds. Performed in a totally collaborative way, the album is born as a historical record, played by big names of current music and especially great friends. “Being able to do this is indescribable, the value of relationships composes and continues the legacy of Afro-Brazilian orchestra”, Points out Samantha.
The project brings together Brazilians Cryle, EMICIDA, Rael, Marcelo D2, LUCIO MAIA, Pupillo, Roge, Tropkillaz, Kassin, Pedro Dom, ZILLADXG, Nuts, Daniel Ganjaman, Impeatore and Navebesides DJs and international producers like MIX MASTER MIKE, Cut Chemist, Gaslamp Killer, J Rocc, Taso, Mexican Institute of Sound and Mophono.
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Source: Rollingstone
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