Djavan: a voz e o violão (1976)
Perfect fusing of the Brazilian language's natural rhythm with samba's flow: 4. Para-raio reminds me of the 'perfect fit' between words and percussion I hear in João Donato's music; 9. Embola Bola (Cateretê) barely has words, almost pure voice percussion; 11. Magia feels like hip-hop; 12. Ventos do Norte like swing jazz.
DRIVER feat Juma Tutu (LASTA's Afro Disco Remix) | PYRAMID PROJECT feat Contours
Single-bar bass loop probably never changes or stops; contrasted with sections featuring a kind of flute, chorus vocal hook (no idea what language it is), abstract saxophone solo and interjections; bass on each beat, booty-shaking, makes you dance and feel good.
Juke Lockstep | Guedra Guedra كدرة كدرة
Middle eastern oboe/reed/clarinet head banger with body shaking beat.
