Musica Macondo channels the sounds of Brazilian dance floors on Brasil Novo

Spanning samba, candomblé, batuques, jazz, and folk

Musica Macondo is releasing a new compilation, called Brasil Novo, this May.

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Curated by Tahira and Tim Garcia, the compilation focuses on artists from the cities of Recife, Rio De Janeiro, and São Paulo; sonically, Brasil Novo spans samba, candomblé, batuques, jazz, and folk.

The compilation features music from Caê, Dona Celia Coquista, Toró Instrumental, Renata Rosa, Alabe Ketujazz, Grupo Bongar, Xaxado Novo, and Ilú Obá De Min.

It follows the label’s release of Yelfris Valdés’ For The Ones​.​.​. Remixed EP.

Pre-order Brasil Novo here in advance of its 13th May release; check out the artwork and tracklist below.

Tracklist:

1. Caê – Bim Bim Bim
2. Dona Celia Coquista
3. Toró Instrumental – Dunas
4. Renata Rosa – Laranjeira
5. Alabe Ketujazz – Opanije Xaxará
6. Grupo Bongar – Vento Corredor
7. Xaxado Novo – Pifanada
8. Ilú Obá De Min – Iansã

Photo by: Tatiana Reis