DIOGO RAMOS
Meet Diogo Ramos, singer-songwriter hailing from São Paulo, Brazil. Rooted in the rich tradition of Brazilian popular musicians, Diogo has honed his craft since the age of 13, specializing in guitar. With 25 years of professional experience, he has contributed to 20 albums as both composer and producer.
In 2023, Diogo launched his latest album 'Cabaça,' a vibrant blend of electro-samba-funk designed to get you dancing! 'Cabaça' fuses samba funk and electronic hip-hop, featuring lyrics in Portuguese, French, and Haitian Creole, capturing the essence of beach vibes and modern urbanity. His EP 'Raro Efeito' serves as a musical statement and a tribute to Montreal's multicultural artistic scene.
Crafted in collaboration with director Boogát, 'Cabaça' features brass arrangements recorded in Brazil by João Lenhari, Cuca Ferreira, and Douglas Antunes of Bixiga 70. Vocal arrangements by Bianca Rocha and Flavia Nascimento, mixed by Jean Massicotte in Canada and Andrés Oddone in Mexico. Special guests include Bïa and Imposs in 'Samba do Boncy,' and Boogát in 'Sua Mão Direita.'
This music was composed and produced during the 2020/2021 pandemic, with the hope for a civilization filled with music and peace.
XOCÔ
XOCÔ, aka Mestre Sérgio Xocolate is on a mission to bridge the cultural and musical gaps, bringing the vibrant traditions of Afro Indigenous Brazilian rhythms into the contemporary music scene.
XOCÔ's debut album, recently launched to international critical acclaim yet is more than just a record; it's a cultural exchange, a musical journey and an homage to Sérgio's Afro and Indigenous heritage as a descendent of the XUKURÚ & PATAXÓ First Nations in northeastern Pernambuco Brazil, uniting ancestral rhythms with psychedelic rock, blues, funk and drum & bass.
www.xocomusic.ca
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