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	Banda Black Rio Rebirth Genres: Dance & Electronic, International Music, Pop, R&B, Latin Music Banda Black Rio was the first band to place Brazilian Jazz-Funk on the international scene, back in the late seventies and early eighties. The old band influenced many well-known acts such as Jamiroquai, Simply Red and Inc... more »ognito. « less
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All Artists: Banda Black Rio
Title: Rebirth
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Import [Generic]
Release Date: 2/11/2003
Album Type: Import
Genres: Dance & Electronic, International Music, Pop, R&B, Latin Music
Styles: South & Central America, Brazil, Dance Pop, Funk
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 711969104929

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Banda Black Rio was the first band to place Brazilian Jazz-Funk on the international scene, back in the late seventies and early eighties. The old band influenced many well-known acts such as Jamiroquai, Simply Red and Incognito.

CD Reviews

Pure Funk Fantasy

Chavon34, a bass head | Houston, TX United States | 02/28/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I walk into my local soundwaves looking for some acid jazz and I got pure funk! This cd is reminisant of earth, wind, and fire, with a touch of afro-brazilian vibe. Cuts # 4 and # 11 are the hottest, however all of the tracks are smokin'. The vocals are tight and the bass is boomin'. You can really get your head bobbin' to this mix. Check it out, you won't be disappoited."

I never heard of the Black Power Movement in Brazil

gq_online@yahoo.com | T dot-O dot, Canada | 04/21/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"....but at approximately the same time while this awareness was going on in the US, apparently a similar awakening was going on in Brazil. These dudes dug up every Con-funk-shun, EWF, Kool and the Gang (early 70's) and Brass Construction album they could find, incorporated rhythms and beats from their indigenous environs and the result is a SHOCK!! This isn't a watered down impression of American R&B but an original form that stands on its own merits. I listen to it over and over because I can't believe the result."

AN ABSOLUTE KNOCK-OUT

Papetti | Mexico City | 02/01/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Banda Black Rio was fantastic in the 70's, and this new recording gives them a fabulous second wind; the funky rhythms combined with Brazilan accents (just imagine the result) are better than ever; just listen to Misterios da Raca and Nova Guanabara and you'll agree at once.

These guys are A w e s o m e !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"