Tag Archives: Bossanova

SONG OF THE DAY Selvagem – Luanda

Posted on December 17, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Translating as “Wild” in Portuguese, Selvagem are (or were) a Brazilian duo formed by DJ’s/producers Millos Kaiser and Augusto Olivani aka Trepanad. Their relatively brief musical career started in 2013 and continued for a mere three years; in which time … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Nico Gomez – El Condor Pasa

Posted on November 4, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

One of my all-time favourite pieces of music is the stunning El Cóndor Pasa (“The Condor Passes”). Most of us will probably know it from Simon & Garfunkel’s very gorgeous 1970 rendition, which featured on their Bridge Over Troubled Water LP, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Luis Bonfa – Zomba

Posted on September 24, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Luiz Floriano Bonfá was a well-respected, yet underrated Brazilian guitarist and composer whose career spanned over an impressive 60 years. Probably best-known for the music he composed for Black Orpheus, the bossa nova tunes of this underestimated artist were recorded … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Nico Gomez And His Afro Percussion Inc. – Baila Chibiquiban

Posted on June 10, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s song is a sizzling scorcher that will surely get the blood boiling! Released in 1972, Baila Chibiquiban is a fiery Latin-Funk delight, infused with golden flames of Afro-Cuban soul and smouldering flickers of smooth Samba.  If, like me, you … Continue reading →

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