tiff s joints presents it s first release in the form of two afro-brazilian dancefloor cuts. oribata are sao paolo s dj tahira and fernando trz. tahira has been a fixture on the sao paolo scene since the late 90 s, gaining recognition both in brazil and abroad for being one of the most knowledgable djs on afro-brazilian music. his edits of classics like gilberto gil s -toda menina baiana- getting heavy airplay from the likes of gilles peterson, francois k and nightmares on wax and the seal of approval from gilberto gil himself. fernando trz is a musician, arranger and producer, most famous for his work with trz trio and lavoura, and counts marc de clive-lowe and eumir deodato amongst fans of his music. the a-side, -batuki-, from oribata is an afro-brazilian house jam. the b-side is a dj tahira edit of -cavalinho cavalao- by massively influential forro group banda de pifanos de caruaru, a galloping drum and flute frenzy. read boiler room s premier of -batuki- here and stamp the wax s premier of -cavalinho cavalao- here. tj001 has clocked plays and support from the likes of gilles peterson on bcc 6 music, jon k, optimo and more.