You can blame it on the Summertime or the fact that I have always had a penchant for that laid- back, sun soaked Brazilian music, but lately I just can't get enough of the stuff.
Having grown tired of the typical "Girl from Ipanema" covers I started looking a little further out and discovered a goldmine (or a sandtrap, if you will) in the form of Sergio Mendes and have fallin in love with him and his wonderful music.
The music is not what you might consider pure Bossa Nova-- far from it-- instead Sergio and his crew opt for a tropical flavored mish mash of influences from Hip Hop- to Funk- to Jazz- to, Bossa Nova. The result is an irrestable mix.
Sergio's career spans an impressive 30 years and includes 35 albums. He has performed with a who's who of current Neo-Soul and Hip Hop including The Black Eyed Peas, Erykah Badu, Jurassic 5, India.Arie, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, Q-Tip, and even Stevie Wonder.
His most recent album, "Encanto" features the single "Funky Bahia"
The music is not what you might consider pure Bossa Nova-- far from it-- instead Sergio and his crew opt for a tropical flavored mish mash of influences from Hip Hop- to Funk- to Jazz- to, Bossa Nova. The result is an irrestable mix.
Sergio's career spans an impressive 30 years and includes 35 albums. He has performed with a who's who of current Neo-Soul and Hip Hop including The Black Eyed Peas, Erykah Badu, Jurassic 5, India.Arie, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, Q-Tip, and even Stevie Wonder.
His most recent album, "Encanto" features the single "Funky Bahia"
The video:
(p.s. If you like the tune make sure to reserve his latest album at the Columbus Public Library HERE )
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