Releases from artist / Veröffentlichungen von : Junior Mendes
COPACABANA SADIA (LP)
12 Inch
18.12.17
luiz mendes jr or junior mendes was a ubiquitous figure in the brazilian soul / funk scene of the 70s and early 80s, contributing to compositions for bands such as banda black rio, tim maia, sandra de sa and many more. this, his only solo album has remained off the map (unless you re a collector of rare brazilian vinyl). despite his huge contribution to brazilian music the lp has remained unissued until now, 35 years after its recording.
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Athens Of The North
TOO SLOW TO DISCO BRASIL (2X12 LP + MP3)
2x12 Inch
04.05.18
wed like to introduce you to this giant of musical endeavour, the colossus of rio, as hes known. for eds sweetly agreed to be our point man on all matters smooth for this latest tstd collection, where we take a dive into an often overlooked side of brazilian music: brazilian soul, funk and aor. the 180 gram double vinyl is housed in a gatefold sleeve with download code included.
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How Do You Are?
AOR GLOBAL SOUNDS (LP)
12 Inch LP
06.11.15
following the recent success of french disco boogie sounds, dj and producer charles maurice is back on favorite recordings, this time engaging a musical world tour, in the search of hidden productions with a touch of aor style. the result is aor global sounds, a new compilation made of 8 forgotten and rare tracks produced between 1977 and 1982 in all parts of the globe.
BRAZILIAN BOOGIE
12 Inch
04.02.15
great loud-pressed vinyl ep featuring a superlative selection of brazilian boogie monsters from the early 80s. opens with brendas amazing modern funk club killer *natureza viva*, originally released on an impossible-to-find 7 inch and produced by don beto (of *nossa imaginação* lp fame).