Salve! This is a previous of our latest episode. All episodes are available for only a week before becoming exclusively for ⁠⁠subscribers at Patreon⁠⁠. In episode #80, we talked about the history of the vocal group Os Tincoãs. They introduced a new musical concept, not yet explored in Brazilian popular music: vocal arrangements for songs originating from Afro-Brazilian religious rituals, so present in their homeland in Bahia.

We dived deep into their album "O Africanto dos Tincoãs", released in 1975, but we also expanded by talking about their beginning, their biggest hits, the importance of religious synchretism in their music, and the cult status that followed the trio since the early 2000s. Follow our playlist on Spotify: Brazuca Sounds Podcast Soundtrack.

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"Samurai" by Djavan

Recently signed with RCA Victor, Djavan recorded his debut album for the label in Los Angeles, with production by Ronnie Foster. When asked about Stevie Wonder's feature on the album, Djavan revealed that he wrote “Samurai” entirely in his hotel room during a single night. The song became the biggest hit from the album Luz—a classic blend of R&B infused with Djavan’s unmistakable Brazilian touch. Linguistically, this is a pretty straightforward song, but its simplicity hides a wealth of poetry in the words. Check out the full translation of the song at Translationsmith.

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"Falador Passa Mal" by Originais do Samba

Written by Jorge Ben, the song was a megahit on the radio and TV from Originais do Samba's sixth album, released in 1973. An ensemble of six percussionists, with the same core for over a decade, the group also incorporated elements of mainstream samba, such as bass, guitar, and traditional drumset. "Falador Passa Mal" is the ultimate snitches-get-stitches type of song, and it is a Brazilian samba classic even today. Check our friends at Translationsmith for a full translation of the song.