“People in samba, the old guard, have so much to teach the new generation,’’ says Seu Jorge (second from right) with his band Almaz.
(Now-Again Records)
Avant samba
Seu Jorge and Almaz breathe new life into a century-old sound
“People in samba, the old guard, have so much to teach the new generation,’’ says Seu Jorge (second from right) with his band Almaz.
(Now-Again Records)
Without reading the track listing, it takes a moment to place the familiar lyrics: “Relax your mind/ Lay back and groove with mine,’’ coos the heavily accented baritone over a spare beat and seductive guitar. “You got to feel that heat, and we can ride the boogie.’’ (Full article: 824 words)
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