Sonzeira Brasil Bam Bam Bam

This record is the product of Gilles Peterson being a fan and a
champion of Brasilian music in the clubs and on the radio for the
last 25 years, culminating in him bringing together the country’s
finest artists all on one album for the very first time. Recorded in
Rio de Janeiro, they collaborated to create a collective called
Sonzeira and an album that is Brasil Bam Bam Bam – a true
expression of the real soul and authentic sound of Brasil, from
its majestic heritage to its super-dynamic present. One of the
world’s most respected DJs and Brasilian music aficionados,
Gilles turned producer for this ambitious venture, setting up
camp in Rio de Janeiro with young UK production trio Sam
Shepherd (Floating Points); Dilip Harris and Rob Gallagher from
2 Banks of 4; and Kassin from Rio big band Orquestra Imperial.
Together they set about recording all-new material with a stellar
line-up of Brasilian talent, under the name Sonzeira. The result,
Brasil Bam Bam Bam, is an inspirational portrait of a nation in
sound. At its heart are mesmerising vocal performances from
superstars young and old, including City of God actor and
singer Seu Jorge, and the grande dame of samba, 76-year-old
powerhouse Elza Soares.