No Time to Next: Forro in the Dark with Bebel Gilberto and "Wandering Swallow (Juazeiro)"

Today's tune, called Wandering Swallow (Juazeiro) is by Forro in the Dark accompanied by Bebel Gilberto. A band from New York City made up of Brazilian expatriates, Forro in the Dark was formed in 2002 after a birthday celebration jam session at a New York nightclub. They were such a hit they became a weekly fixture and thus came to the attention of David Byrne (former lead singer of the Talking Heads), who collaborated with them on their first album. In their highly infectious music, they combine elements of the Brazilian dance music known as forró with rock, folk, jazz and country. A popular singer often associated with bossa nova, Bebel Gilberto is the daughter of Brazilian music legend João Gilberto and the singer Miúcha. You can find Wandering Swallow on Forro in the Dark's 2006 debut album Bonfires of São João. The song was originally sung by Peggy Lee.

Listen to songs like this and more on the KUNM Global Music Show every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming, program information and the two-week digital archive can be found at http://www.kunm.org.

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forro_in_the_Dark; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bebel_Gilberto

Up Ship's Creek: Forro in the Dark and "Riacho do Navio"

Forro in the Dark brings us the random tune for today. A band from New York City made up of Brazilian expatriates, Forro in the Dark was formed in 2002 after a birthday celebration jam session at a New York nightclub. They were such a hit they became a weekly fixture and thus came to the attention of David Byrne (former lead singer of the Talking Heads), who collaborated with them on their first album. In their highly infectious music, they combine elements of the Brazilian dance music known as forró with rock, folk, jazz and country. You can find this song, Riacho do Navio, on their 2006 debut album Bonfires of São João. The translation of the song title seems to mean "Ship's Creek."

Listen to songs like this and more on the KUNM Global Music Show every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming, program information and the two-week digital archive can be found at http://www.kunm.org.

No Lampshade: Forro in the Dark and "Lampião No Céu"

Today's upbeat random tune is provided by Forro in the Dark. A band from New York City made up of Brazilian expatriates, Forro in the Dark was formed in 2002 after a birthday celebration jam session at a New York nightclub. They were such a hit they became a weekly fixture and thus came to the attention of David Byrne (former lead singer of the Talking Heads), who collaborated with them on their first album. In their highly infectious music, they combine elements of the Brazilian dance music known as forró with rock, folk, jazz and country. You can find this song, Lampião No Céu, on their 2006 debut album Bonfires of São João. You also appear to get a bonus, as there seems to be a hidden track after the original song finishes.

Longing for Return: Forro in the Dark featuring David Byrne with "Asa Branca"

David Byrne lends his voice to Forro in the Dark's song Asa Branca for our random tune today. A band from New York City made up of Brazilian expatriates, Forro in the Dark was formed in 2002 after a birthday celebration jam session at a New York nightclub. They were such a hit they became a weekly fixture and thus came to the attention of David Byrne (former lead singer of the Talking Heads), who collaborated with them on their first album. In their highly infectious music, they combine elements of the Brazilian dance music known as forró with rock, folk, jazz and country. You can find "Asa Branca" on their 2006 debut album Bonfires of São João.