Various - Gilles Peterson Presents Brazilika
Explorations Deep Inside the Vaults - 15th Anniversary Celebration - Far Out Recordings 1994-2009
(CD/LP) Far Out Recordings FARO142CD/FARO142LP, 2009-07-13

Tracklisting CD :
01. Intro - Azymuth - Manha (Demo)
02. Friends From Rio 2 feat. Celia Vaz - Os Escravos Do Jo
03. Jose Mauro - Obnoxious
04. Krishnanda - Esta Tudo Ai
05. The Ipanemas - Canto Pra Oxum (Song For Oxum)
06. Clara Moreno - Deixa Nega Gingar
07. Sidney Miller - E Isso Ai
08. The Ipanemas - Malandro Quando Vaza
09. Grupo Batuque - Berimbal (Capoeira)
10. Aleuda - Galope
11. Krishnanda - Quem Sou Eu
12. Democustico - Vagalume
13. Azymuth - Melo Dos Dois Bicudos
14. Binario - Balinha
15. Joyce, Nana Vasconcelos, Mauricio Maestro - Chegada
16. Friends From Rio 1 feat. Celia Vaz - Fransisco Cat (Pressure Drop Remix)
17. Arthur Verocai - Tudo Do Bom (Domu Mash Reedit) (*)
18. Grupo Batuque - Na Batida Do Agogo (Osunlade Remix)
19. Azymuth - Depois Do Carnival (Spiritual South Remix) (*)
20. Jose Carretas feat. Zeep - Memories (*)
21. Joyce - Fejao Com Arroz (Bass Line Mix) (*)
22. Jose Roberto Bertrami & His Modern Sound - Joana
23. Alex Malheiros And Banda Utopia feat. Sabrina Malheiros - Uno Esta (*)

Tracklisting LP :
A1. Clara Moreno - Deixa A Nega Gingar
A2. Azymuth - Melo Dos Dois Bicudos
A3. Krishnanda - Esta Tudo Ai
A4. Binario - Balinha
A5. The Ipanemas - Canto Pra Oxum (Song for Oxum)
A6. Joyce - Feijao Com Arroz (LP mix) (*)
B1. Alex Malheiros & Banda Utopia feat. Sabrina Malheiros - Uno Esta (*)
B2. Jose Mauro - Obnoxious
B3. Krishnanda -Quem Sou Eu
B4. Democustico - Vagalume
B5. Jose Roberto Bertrami & his Modern Sound - Joanna
B6. Arthur Verocai - Tudo Do Bom (Domu re edit) (*)

Note : on the LP version, all tracks are previously unreleased on vinyl, and tracks with a (*) are previously unreleased on any format. Limited 180g pressing comes in Andy Votel-designed sleeve.

Links :
Download the Gilles Peterson Brazilika preview mix
gillespetersonworldwide.com
myspace.com/gillespeterson
faroutrecordings.com
myspace.com/faroutrecordings

Press Release :
World renowned BBC Radio 1 DJ Gilles Peterson compiles a spectacular collage mix tape from the vaults of Far Out for this fifteenth anniversary celebration. A close friend to Far Out's Joe Davis for 25 years, Gilles Peterson has been a constant supporter of the original and best UK based Brazilian record label. The pair released the original "Brazilika" compilation on Gilles' Talking Loud label 15 years ago and now go full circle with the fourth installment in Far Out's series, following block party mixes from Kenny Dope, 4 Hero and Andy Votel. Brazilian music aficionados Peterson and Davis introduced a new generation to the cream of Brazil's bossa and post-bossa artists and here expertly blend the cream of the timeless - Ipanemas, Grupo Batuque, Azymuth, Arthur Verocai - with the new breed - Clara Moreno, Binario and Zeep - from Far Out's monumental catalogue.

Far Out have been putting out LPs, CDs, 7s, 12s and digital exclusives over these 15 years to the tune of over 150 releases and here some of the best tracks from the deep troves of Far Out's musical treasure are re-explored, mixed and given over to this glorious journey. At times deep, at others riotous, this album is a 'Vagalum"' (Fire Fly) through the heart of Brazilian music. Democustico's 2006 track sums up the vast range of genres to produce the perfect hybrid. Taking it back to the old school and presenting Brazil's best new talent, 'Brazilika' infectiously mixes through the label's wide ranging styles.

With nostalgic voice over, soaring strings (Verocai) timeless samba (Ipanemas), illicit guitar rock (Binario), crazy batucada (Grupo Batuque), crazy samba (Azymuth), bossa, jazz and folk (Joyce), Gilles' "Brazilika" truly packs it in. This album couldn't begin more fittingly with Far Out legends Azymuth followed by Rio super group and the label's very first project Friends from Rio, which featured Marcos Valle and Wanda de Sa. With five exclusive unreleased tracks including remixes from Far Out innovators Osunlade, Spiritual South and Domu plus a first look at tracks from upcoming releases including Alex Malheiros feat. Sabrina Malheiros, Gilles Peterson's "Brazil, classico, mix!" is the definitive collection of Far Out's work, taking us on a breathless ride through a beautiful, barmy Brazil.

These 23 hand-picked tracks barely break the surface of the thousands recorded by Far Out over the years yet they provide the perfect introduction to and celebration of his enduring label. DJs, record collectors and record label owners, Gilles Peterson and Joe Davis are perhaps the two most influential UK figures breaking Brazilian music to the Western world over the past thirty years. This album is a testament to their success and unending passion for bringing classic and innovative Brazilian music to the people. The authority on world and Brazilian music has found the perfect beat. Get Swept up.