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4.0 out of 5 stars
Brazilian electronica takes on old-fashioned forro, April 27, 2006
This review is from: Baiao De Viramundo: Tribute to Luiz Gonzaga (Audio CD)
A weird, modernized take on the "forro" music of Luiz Gonzaga, who had his heyhay in the 1940s, '50s and '60s. This modern collection features a few well-known artists (such as Nana Vasconcelos and Nacao Zumbi), along with a slew of Brazil's most creative electronica artists. The typical accordion-and-triangle sound of forro is stripped apart and slathered with skittery jungle, ambient dub and techno riffs, rendering it all but unrecognizable. The results are weird, challenging and delightful. The only one of these artists I've heard of before is Otto -- all these other young'uns are a revelation. Definitely worth checking out!
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