From Baile Funk back to Black Rio and beyond, Brazilian music has always proven adept at putting a unique spin on whatever musical trends and influences happen to be floating around. And as far as I can see, this trend shows no sign of letting up any time soon. Want the proof? The Future Sound [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘DJ Marky’
March 9, 2009
Tudo Bem? Tudo Ben!
Tudo Ben is a new compilation from Mr. Bongo that brings together 26 cover versions of songs written by the incomparable Jorge Ben. As well as being a legend in his own right, the singer/songwriter has been covered and sampled by everyone from Dizzy Gillespie to DJ Marky - as well as Rod Stewart, who ’allegedly’ lifted the hook from [...]
February 19, 2009
Gilles Peterson Mini-Interview
Lovely fella, is Gilles. Knows his onions, too. I spoke with him before the Worldwide awards to find out what Brazilian music has influenced him most over the last few years. Wow…well on the one hand I’d have to say Seu Jorge, who’s been a revelation, and on the other hand I suppose the work of labels [...]
