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Seu Jorge and Almaz
Brazilian singer/songwriter Seu Jorge probably first came to the attention of US citizens through his acting work. He appeared in the Oscar-nominated Brazilian film, City of God in 2002 and then in Wes Anderson’s The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou two years later.
Brazilian singer/songwriter
Seu Jorge probably first came to the attention of US citizens through his acting work. He appeared in the Oscar-nominated Brazilian film, City of God in 2002 and then in Wes Anderson’s The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou two years later. It was in The Life Aquatic that most of us first heard him sing, as his character would strum David Bowie songs on his guitar throughout the film (sung in Portuguese, naturally) It then became clear he was a musician well worth noting as well.
Almaz. Together Jorge and his compatriots create a new flavor of samba music, combining the sensuous rhythms of traditional samba with heavier, more psychedelic sounds. With the help of Beastie Boys producer (and fellow Brazileiro) Mario C., Almaz reinterpret a series of songs that have influenced them through the years, ranging from famous songs of their homeland to international pop classics, such as tunes from Kraftwerk, Roy Ayers and Michael Jackson.
will be available on-demand July 19 - August 17, 2010. The CD will be released Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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