Caipirinha Appreciation Society: Brazilian music beyond the clichés

CAS 517 | Beyondemics

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Hosts Alejandra Pech and Kika Serra kick off a Brazilian music show with no carnival this year, promising unheard songs.

The episode begins with hosts Alejandra Pech and Kika Serra introducing the Caipirinha Appreciation Society, a Brazilian music podcast that has been airing since 2004. They note the absence of carnival this year, setting a somber tone, and promise to play new songs. The first track is by Daíra, featuring Andrea Bach, followed by Guilherme Held's Laço de Fita with Criolo. The hosts explain the show's format as a live radio broadcast from Barcelona on Tuesdays at 6 p.m., with repeats on Wednesdays, and its availability as a podcast. They play Fran's Afrofuturista, highlighting themes of African diaspora in Brazil. After a recap of the first half-hour, they pay tribute to Fernando Barba, founder of Barbatuques, who recently passed away, and discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the music scene. Another homage is paid to a member of Grupo Bongar. The hosts then play tracks by Paulo Miklos and Rafael Jamal, noting Jamal's reduced activity. They introduce newcomers Saci Uere, debating their name's pronunciation and origins in Brasilia. The second half-hour includes songs by Barbatuques, Grupo Bongar, and others, with a focus on love and broken heart sessions. They play a classic by Cosmo Paulistas and new tracks by Romero Ferro and Trash Por Quatro. The episode concludes with a final recap and farewell, emphasizing the show's eclectic and intuitive nature.

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A warm Brazilian music session where discovery matters more than tidy certainty.

CAS 517 makes a year without carnival atmosphere feel loose and alive, tracing a path through Brazilian music that starts with Daira and later opens out to Saci Uere, Gabriel Oliveira, Barba Tuques, Grupo Bongar, and Magabo.

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You want Brazilian music with the carnival removed and the playlist left pleasantly unruly.

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