Name: Hidden Waters : Strange and Sublime Sounds of Rio De Janeiro
Brand: Various

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MRBLP271

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Black

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Limited edition

Release date

2023-05-12

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7119691288819

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Black LP

MRBCD271

7119691288925

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Various

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Latin / South American 

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Mr Bongo

Mr Bongo is a British label that was founded in 1989. Originally located in a small record shop of the same name, it later moved to various locations in Soho and Shibuya, Japan. In 1999, the label's office was relocated to Brighton and its London & Shibuya shops were closed in 2003. However, a new shop was opened in Brighton in 2016. Since 2004, Mr Bongo has expanded into the world of cinema and also has a publishing division that produces and licenses music for third parties.
The label's rich history and diverse range of music make it an influential player in the industry. With its extensive catalog and commitment to quality, Mr Bongo continues to be at the forefront of discovering new talent and delivering exceptional music experiences.
Label Code: LC 12527

The popularity of Brazilian music from the 60s, 70s and 80s has experienced quite the renaissance; artists such as&nbsp;Gal Costa,&nbsp;Gilberto Gil,&nbsp;Arthur Verocai,&nbsp;Joyce&nbsp;et al, have become household names to an international audience passionate about global sounds.

However, even for die-hard fans and collectors of Brazilian music of the past, discovering contemporary Brazilian artists is not always easy, nor accessible. But, if you know where to look, you will see that there is a resurgence well underway that can be epitomised by an exciting new wave of Brazilian artists beginning to break through and gather momentum overseas. It's with thanks toSound and Colours, a website devoted to promoting Latin American music and culture, that we can help shine a light on one particular collective, bursting with creativity and camaraderie.

Hidden Waters: Strange and Sublime Sounds of Rio de Janeiro is compiled byJoe Osborne&nbsp;(founder of specialist Brazilian music platform&nbsp;Brazilian Wax) andRuss Slater&nbsp;(editor at large of Sounds and Colours).&nbsp;Focusing solely on the&nbsp;'Rio Scene', rather than taking on the mammoth task of tackling Brazil as a whole, this collection presents 20-plus ground-breaking artists selected from Rio's resurgent music scene. By presenting a snapshot into the pulse of the city and the vibrant musicians that live in it, 'Hidden Waters' collates tracks from a wide spectrum of musical genres from the avant-garde edge to bossa nova, samba, Candomblé, lo-fi rock, jazz and funk.

'Hidden Waters' showcases musicians such as iconic Rio mainstays&nbsp;Negro Leo and Ava Rocha, Brazilian jazz upstart&nbsp;Antônio Neves, critically lauded Avant-pop trailblazer&nbsp;Thiago Nassif, breakthrough artists&nbsp;Ana Frango Elétrico&nbsp;and&nbsp;Letrux, lo-fi psych rocker&nbsp;Lê Almeida, plus the&nbsp;Latin Grammy-winning&nbsp;Bala Desejowho are set to explode onto the world stage. The music featured on 'Hidden Waters'&nbsp;is&nbsp;unequivocally Brazilian, swelling with samba, bossa nova, funk, and jazz. But it's within the album's blend; from sunny psychedelia to dusky synth-pop via experimental electronics, that marks the compilation as the sound of modern, multicultural Rio.

This comprehensive compilation comes with album artwork designed by Rio music's leading album artwork designer,&nbsp;Caio Paiva. It features essays by professor and music critic&nbsp;Bernardo Oliveira&nbsp;and music journalist&nbsp;Leonardo Lichote, plus extensive notes on each track by the artists themselves.

Hidden Waters : Strange and Sublime Sounds of Rio De Janeiro

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