What is new wave Brazilian
bossa?
It seems the only way to describe the resurgence of interest in bossa nova. Somewhere in the gap that lies between Brazil and the so called ‘Western’ music world, emerged composers such as Sergio Mendes, Joao Donato, Tom Jobim, Eumir Deodato, Airto Moreira, Marcus Valle, Gil, Menescal etc.
From the ‘6O’s onwards, when appetites for this ‘sexy, jazzy, beach’ music were feverishly high they blended a little blues and groove with the Brazilian swing and melodies. On the wave of new interest in Latin music, the Brazilian contribution has a little twist: breaking away from the more traditional bossa nova, baiao and samba styles, the D.J’s seem to have led this ‘revolution’ with their heavier ‘bottom ends’ and more irreverent rhythmic mixes.
It’s a beach party for the 21st century and we don’t even need to wear fancy costumes to play it! Sirius B have been doing this for nearly 5 years, in the company of Geraldo Frisina, Zuco 103, Jair Oliveira, Truby Trio, Bossacucanova, Tom and Joyce, Da Lata, Soul Bossa Trio, and D.J.’s Patife, XRS, Future World Funk, Snowboy, Tatsuo Sunaga, etc
So....It’s world music, but it’s also jazzy and funky, it can be played live or electronic, it can be played by Brazilians or anyone else in the world, and in these times when the more commercial music industry has become so stale, it’s a breath of fresh air, on a very hot beach!
