Radio Verde / Various: Radio Verde (Various Artists)

Radio Verde / Various SKU: 39557766
Radio Verde / Various: Radio Verde (Various Artists)

Radio Verde / Various: Radio Verde (Various Artists)

Radio Verde / Various SKU: 39557766

Format: VINYL LP

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Title: Radio Verde (Various Artists)
Artist: Radio Verde / Various
Label: Colorful World
Product Type: VINYL LP
UPC: 3481575226991
Genre: International

Double LP version. Arp Frique returns with a brand-new release on his imprint Colorful World Records in collaboration with Rush Hour. A compilation of 12 Cape Verdean gems assembled with the help and knowledge of Americo Brito, there is a very special story behind it. Americo Brito, who features on Arp Frique's original Nos Magia (RHSTORE JAMS11, 2018), is a proud and important member of the Cape Verdean community in Rotterdam. His story reveals the historical connections between radio, vinyl, Cabo Verde and Rotterdam's international music scene in the '70s and '80s. Cape Verdean insiders say "we export all they have to other countries, only to import it back again". Cape Verdeans have migrated all over the world, mainly to cities with big harbors, like New York, Boston and Rotterdam (Holland). Rotterdam became one of the main destinations (next to Portugal) on the European mainland. When Americo, like many of his friends and relatives moved to Rotterdam, he quickly became infected with the music virus. Surrounded on a daily basis by Cape Verdean music in Portuguese pensions and small hotels, this was where sailors ingested a dose of "sodade" through the interpretations of their beloved music by the local Cape Verdean artists. Americo took to the stage with his band Djarama in the '70s and '80s. The live music scene was buzzing and the Cape Verdean community had their own infrastructure for arranging shows, often in nightclubs where the band had to bring their own soundsystem. Interestingly, Americo didn't stick to performing and recording music. He began to spread the Cape Verdean magical secret of music across Rotterdam, Holland and beyond through radio. Americo's music collection stems from this era, also aided by his many travels across Europe to cities with Cape Verdean communities. Alongside Rotterdam local, Arp Frique, Americo unveils some of these songs: dancefloor hits and beloved radio gems known in the Cape Verdean scene by younger and older generations alike, and so far undiscovered by a "bigger" audience. The compilation showcases the worldly view of Cape Verdean music, incorporating knowledge from their travels in their compositions. It ranges from the obvious funana and coladeira, to the more unexpected influences of deep disco, new wave, up-tempo reggae, jazz-funk, and Brazilian pop music. Features Cabo Verde Band, Americo Brito & Djarama, Cabo Verde Show, Elisio Vieira, Vlu, Galaxia 2000, Mendes & Mendes, Danny Carvalho, Jose Casimiro, and Zeca & Zeze Di Nha Reinalda.

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