The Brazileuros
For this October 2011 program, host and producer Béco Dranoff selected some of his favorite tracks from what he calls the "Brazileuro" style. Since the early 90’s American, European and Japanese artists have incorporated samba and bossa grooves and feels into their music as an homage to Brazil.
Some groups go further, dedicating their whole output to the Brazilian magic – groups such as A Bossa Elétrica from Sweden, Saravah Soul from the UK, Zuco 103 from Amsterdam, among many. Brazilian sounds continue to be a major influence in the work of groups and producers like Jazzanova, Quantic, Snowboy, Nicola Conte, Smoke City, Towa Tei, MadLib, Ursula 1000, Thievery Corporation, Mondo Grosso, Soul Bossa Trio, to name a few. These "foreign" Brazilian sounds push the envelope of what is perceived to be "pure" Brazilian music in favor of the global mash-up of cultures. Enjoy the beats!
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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.
