Description
SLEEVE: VG+ MEDIA: NM YEAR: 1980 ORIGIN: Brazil EXTRAS: N/A
Brasil Mestiço is a record inspired by Clara's trip to Angola, where she sought to reconnect with her cultural heritage. The term "Mestiço" reflects the blend of cultural influences and highlights the impact of African traditions on Brazil's culture. This album focuses on the influence of music and dance genres like capoeira, jongo and maracatu, which spread among the enslaved community during colonial times, as seen in the title track, "Mestizo Brazil, Sanctuary of Faith."
The record exudes an uplifting sense of joy, with the singer's dynamic vocal performances and the infectious energy she brings. The anthemic choruses, sung in unison by a daunting wall of voices, and the complex layers of percussion reminiscent of lively rodas de samba, make this an Afro-Brazilian gem.