About this item

Compiled by Sean Marquand and Greg Caz, 2 DJs well-known for their epic parties at Williamsburg’s legendary Black Betty club, that sadly closed in 2009.

The duo played a deep variety of strictly vintage samba, samba-rock, Tropicalia, and Brazilian funk under the banner of ‘Brazilian Beats Brooklyn’.Sean is known as half of Embassy Sound Productions. He took his team to Brazil to help resurrect Black Rio legends Uniao Black for a new release. Greg has DJ'd at some of the hottest Brazilian parties around the globe and presents a monthly radio show ‘Warm Wave’ on Soho Radio NYC.Featuring Noriel Vilela’s singular “16 Toneladas,” a sublime cover of the Tennessee Ernie Ford smash “16 Tons” with a spare samba groove and unbelievable baritone vocals and hot jams from Tim Maia, Erasmo Carlos, Joao Bosco, Toni Tornado.

Included in this compilation of original 60's and 70's Brazilian gems are some of Greg and Sean's favourite tracks that have been flling dancefoors for years.

Long-awaited repress of a classic Mr Bongo compilation.
A selection of the fnest Brazilian music (via Brooklyn).
Featuring Rita Lee, Erasmo Carlos, Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti, Toni Tornado and many more.

STAFF COMMENTS

Martin says: Some of the hottest Brazilian jams here from Sean Marquand and Greg Caz, with both originals and recent productions featuring in the lineup. A veritable Smörgåsbord of hip-unlocking grooves.

TRACK LISTING

Nonato Y Su Conjunto - Cafua
Os Novos Crioulos - Mar Afunda
Jose Roberto - Crioula Multicolorida
Rita Lee & Tutti Frutti - Agora E Moda
Trio Esperanca - Nao Aguento Voce
Noriel Vilela - 16 Toneladas
Chocolate Da Bahia - Ele Guenta
Tim Maia - E Necessario
Joao Bosco - Cobra Criada
Som Tres - Tanga
Os Incriveis - Uma Rosa Pra Dita
Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti -aleluia
Erasmo Carlos - Jeep
Chalo Eduardo - Beija-flor Suite
Ely Camargo -taieiras
Silvio Cesar - A Festa
Edson Frederico - Tava Mas Nao Tava
Helio Matheus - Mais Kriola
Toni Tornado - O Jornaleiro
Miguel De Deus - Black Soul Brother
Ana Rosely - Skim Dum Dum Dum
Quarteto Uai - Marcas