Brazilian Bass Culture & Beyond

A constant and often underground current in Brazilian music since the late 70s has been the influence of reggae music. In the 1990s bands such as Chico Science & Nação Zumbi and Planet Hemp embraced dub and hip hop, mixed with local beats and rhythms, and redefined Brazilian music in the process

Showing just how different styles can cross-fertilize and stimulate each other, the Brasil Music Exchange, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting local music around the world, has assembled a free compilation of radical and truly 21st century Brazilian music. 

Musical influences from Kingston, New York, London and Bogota are mutated by a young generation of artists from Bahia, Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro & São Paulo

Brazilian Bass Culture & Beyond

Drumagick

samba-riddled breaks & bass from Brazilian DJs/producers Drumagick

Malandragem - Drumagick (via Gilles Peterson)

Brazilian Parade - Drumagick







Ragga Soul - Drumagick

Levado Tropical - Drumagick

Se Segura Malandro (Drumagick Remix) - Jorge Ben

Give Yourself To Me - Drumagick

Damas (Sambass Remix) - Drumagick

Favela Jazz - Drumagick

Samba Reggae

Interview with Marcus 'Scientista' Menezes from Digitaldubs

Samba Reggae (Digitaldubs in Glasgow)

Brazilian Roots

Brazilian dub, good vibes

Jah Live - Amanhã

Ponto De Equilíbrio

Ponto De Equilíbrio

Formed in a North Rio commune, Ponto De Equilibrio have adopted reggae as the quintessential outsiders' music

Santa Kaya - Ponto De Equilíbrio

Novo Dia - Ponto De Equilíbrio

Elastic Bond

 

I finish education forever on Friday. And that means party time...

Son Pa Ti - Elastic Bond