Tag Archives: Brazil

Sonic Gems: Tom Ze – Defeito de Fabricacao

Posted on February 28, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Born on October 11, 1936, Brazilian songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer Tom Ze formerly known as Antonio Jose Santana Martins was influential in the Tropicalia movement of 1960s Brazil.  After a military crack down on this music, he went into obscurity … Continue reading →

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Sonic Gems: Earth, Wind & Fire – All ‘n’ All

Posted on November 4, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Earth, Wind & Fire formed in 1970 as a Chicago band playing a vast cross section of genres including R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, pop, rock, Latin, and African.  The music found is both innovative and precise.   Maurice White, … Continue reading →

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Sonic Gems: Ile Aiye – Canto Negro

Posted on October 2, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Founded in 1974, the Afro-Brazilian group, Ile Aiye was founded by Antonio Carlos and Apolonio de Jesus in Bahia to raise the consciousness of their local community.  Ile Aiyes literally means home life in Yoruba but may also be thought … Continue reading →

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