A blog about world and global music from a guy who co-hosts the KUNM Global Music Show, 89.9 FM Albuquerque/Santa Fe, http://www.kunm.org. I post one song a day, with reflections on the music, life, and whatever else comes into my mind.
Showing posts with label Orchestra Klaxon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Orchestra Klaxon. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Naked and Unafraid: Max de Castro and "A História da Morena Nua Que Abalou as Estruturas do Esplendor do Carnaval"
This song is so cool it hurts! The long title is A História da Morena Nua Que Abalou as Estruturas do Esplendor do Carnaval, and is the story of a woman who did funky dancing with nothing on but body paint at Rio's Carnival, inspiring the crowd and creating a scandal. It is performed by Max de Castro, the son of legendary Brazilian singer Wilson Simonal from Sao Paulo. De Castro blends classic Brazilian music with funk, soul, R&B, hip-hop and electronica. He takes inspiration from Brazilian funk pioneer Jorge Ben, and bossa nova guitarist Baden Powell, as well as Prince and Stevie Wonder. A História da Morena Nua Que Abalou as Estruturas do Esplendor do Carnaval can be found on De Castro's 2002 album Orchestra Klaxon and on the 2003 compilation Putumayo Presents: Brazilian Groove.
Labels:
A História da Morena,
Brazil,
Carnaval,
global,
KUNM,
Max de Castro,
Megan Kamerick,
Michael Hess,
music,
Orchestra Klaxon,
Putumayo,
radio,
Rio de Janeiro,
world
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