The Ipanemas 'The Call of the Gods' out April 2008

The Ipanemas fifth album ‘Call of the Gods’ is a gorgeous slice of Brazilian vintage magic and clearly invokes the spirit of their 1962 debut ‘Os Ipanemas'. Back then they forged their own unique sound by infusing bossa nova with African traditions, jazz instrumentation and the lyrical themes of Samba-Canção [sung samba].

‘Call of the Gods’ exquisitely captures their self styled ‘afro-bossa’ sound of the 1960s, conjuring up that golden age Rio de Janeiro feel. The Ipanemas are a direct link to the old samba roots of the street bars in bohemian Lapa, the 1950s Copacabana jazz joints, and the emerging bossa wave – Wilson and Neco come from the source and made a sound all their own. Crucially, the album is driven throughout by the deep spiritual kick of the Afro-Brazilian religion and music Candomble, whose Gods inspire the title and so much more - as Wilson says ‘Brazilian music is religion’. This album swings with grace and pure class, thanks to the rich experience only The Ipanemas can bring.

Brasil Brasil

‘Viagem’ is a compilation of rare Brazilian bossa nova and hard edged samba jazz from Blue Note’s recording artist, Nicola Conte.

The first in a series of DJ compiled albums for 2008 and coinciding with the celebration of 50 years of bossa nova (1958 – 2008), ‘Viagem’ pays testament to some of the seminal jazz inspired bossa nova and experimental music circa 1962 – 1970. Tracks from Bossa Jazz Trio, Tenorio Jr & Som 3 and many more. To coincide with this release there will also be a limited 7” available which features legendary Brazilian pianist Tenorio Jr’s pacey, two minute piano laden anthem ‘Nebulosa’.

The third volume of the ‘Far Out Brazil’ series offers a selection of classic, exclusive and very sought after electronic inspired cuts which has helped shaped the label over the last 12 years. Following on from ‘Latin-jazz’ and ‘Chill’, the ‘Electronic’ chapter rounds off the series exploring glitchy electronica, future world funk, minimal house/techno, broken beat and world beat.