Non-Stop to Tokyo
There is an old and profound cultural link between Brazil and Japan. Sao Paulo is said to be the biggest Japanese city outside of Japan and Japanese people are completely mad about Brazilian music. In Tokyo, one can find a much bigger selection of classic Brazilian albums than in any record store in Brazil.
This edition of Sonoridade is dedicated to Japanese artists and producers who have delved into the Bossa and Samba waters to bring us their personal perspectives on these magical sounds and grooves. This Japanova show features music by Towa Tei, Pizzicato 5, Fantastic Plastic Machine, Soul Bossa Trio, Monday Michuru, Cornelius and many more. Pour yourself a big glass of Sake-rinha and embark on this hip-shaking Non-Stop to Tokyo!
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New York-based Brazilian music producer and A&R Béco Dranoff hosts this monthly, hour-long radio program dedicated to modern and classic Brazilian music. Each episode focuses on a theme or genre to bring listeners a fast-moving and inclusive panorama of the best in the rich plethora of Brazilian musical styles. Concentrating on the music and light on the talk--save the odd special interview or another--Sonoridade will entertain and educate novices and aficionados alike, broadening the appreciation of Brazilian music around the world. A Brazilian Treasure Béco Dranoff and The Archive of Contemporary Music have compiled links to thousands of Brazilian music videos, industry contacts, recordings, events, essays and databases on a new site: Brazilian Music Day.
