I did not have the opportunity to finish this last night, due to spending an extended period of time at a local Japanese steak house. But if it were still Friday, then this gem is what I would publish. Usually, I just like to review one song, but this album is a must for any crate digger, funk head, or any person just starting to dive into vinyl. This compilation features funk and soul during the 70’s from the sun-drenched ghettos of Rio de Janeiro. This music shares some of the same qualities and struggles as their soul brothers in Harlem. You can hear the distinct sounds that influenced the Black Rio movement from labels such as Motown, Stax, and even the Godfather himself, James Brown helped shaped this blend of “soul brasileiro.” The drum rhythms have that distinct Brazilian flavor and Manito’s “Na Baixa do Sapateiro” the opening break left goosebumps and the hairs on my arms standing. I had to actually rewind the track to make sure I actually heard what I heard. Take a listen to the opening break:
Pretty damn nice wasn’t it? Anyway here is the complete tracklisting of the album. And yes there is a version of Rapper’s Delight on this album.
Tracklisting:
1 Gang Do Tagarela - Melo da Tagarela (Rapper´s Delight) (4:10)
2 Copa 7 - Copa 7 No Samba (2:53)
3 Grupo Arembepe - Iaia (3:04)
4 Uniao Black - Black Rio (2:46)
5 Miguel de Deus - Cinco Anos (4:56)
6 Jorge Ben - Comanche (2:58)
7 Trio Mocotó - Nago (3:40)
8 Banda Black Rio - Gafiera Universal (3:06)
9 Toni Tornado - Podes Crer, Amizade (2:30)
10 Eklipse Soul - Psicose (2:11)
11 Manito - Na Baixa Da Sapateiro (3:28)
12 Orlandivo - Onde Anda O Meu Amor (3:46)
13 Dom Salvador e Aboliçao - Som, Sangue E Raca (2:46)
14 Antonio Carlos E Jocafi - Kabaluere (2:22)
15 Orquestra E Coro - Kriola (2:27)
16 Gerson King Combo - Uma Chance (5:25)
I didn’t have time to post anything up for Star Wars Day. And I don’t have too much time now. Just to put it in perspective for all those Star Wars haters out there. If Star Wars never was released we’d never have this picture.
So thanks again George Lucas. You’ve given us nerds something to shoot for.
So it appears that Sonar was the only one in Charleston who has never heard of the Charleston City Paper’s – Best of Charleston Party. For those as clueless to the event as I was, every year the Charleston City Paper throws a big party-concert for all the winners of the Best of Charleston awards. The attendees usually top in the early thousands. The folks at the City Paper have asked the Spaced Invaders to do fills in between each band, as well as do visuals for all them. That was really cool of them! However, the party is special invite only and this year they are only giving out 25 tickets to the public. This is straight from the City Paper website showing you how to snag one:
OK kids, we’ve got 25 pairs of tickets to give away for our annual Best of Charleston party on March 4. This year’s party will be held at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. ballpark (yeah, that’s the big baseball stadium by the Citadel). It starts at 6:30 and goes to 9 p.m.
We’re mixing things up this year, so to get free tickets you’ve got to prove you want ‘em. To enter, upload a photo of yourself with a mustache to your profile on this site. Leave a comment at the bottom of this page and we’ll choose 25 winners out of all the profile pictures on Monday afternoon. Funny wins. Clever wins. Searching Google for “mustache” and grabbing the first image you find LOSES.
NOTE: We will notify winners through the e-mail address listed on your profile. If it’s not valid, or you don’t check it, you won’t get the notice!
That’s from the horse’s mouth right there. Other than that I really cannot tell you much more about it. Truth is, I really don’t know much more than that. I’m supposed to meet up with the folks from City Paper and the production company sometime today to see how we’re all going to set up for Wednesday. I’ll post something else up when I know more. But until that time, get your moustache on!
