V/A Paz E Futebol 2 /Compiled by Jazzanova/ 2LP

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Ten years have passed since the phenomenal success of the „Paz e Futebol“ (SK089CD / LP) compilation, released on Sonar Kollektiv. Since then Germany went on to win the Football World Cup in Brazil sparking an increased self-confidence and maybe inspiring the Berlin musical institution Jazzanova to compile again a courageously eclectic showcase of Brazilian music in all its facets and peculiarities.
“Paz e Futebol 2” is the ultimate smorgasbord of all Brazilian music, irrespective of era and location, sporting the true and heartfelt Brazilian vibe. Similar to the football Brazil is known for, where “Brazilian style of playing” means an extra technically ability and finesse, but also an unmatched approach and skill within the sport. This affinity with skill is shown with this expertly curated 19-track-strong compilation.

„Asking Eyes“ by RAFFAELA RENZULLI off her first and only album „Children Of The Light“ from 1987 kicks off extremely laid-back before driving the listeners round the bend just like the ball skills by illustrious soccer star Neymar. This zest for life, this excessive friskiness is the recurrent theme which is constantly present across all eras, continents and genres covered on “Paz e Futebol 2”.For instance, “Dunks” by the meanwhile defunct Brighton based project HARDKANDY. According to composer Tim Bidwell, this a track, when released on the connoisseur label Wah Wah 45s in 2008, which wasn't intended to hold a Brazilian reference but was directed more towards afrobeat influences only now fits perfectly into the new context and narrative of the compilation.

Also “Palmeiras” by the Argentinian combo CANDEIAS is taylor made for this voyage of exploration all around the world in search of the Brazilian vibration. The extremely rare album “Sambaiana” from 1976, which features next to “Palmeiras” another six gems of Brazilian vitality, will incidentally be re-released on NOTES ON A JOURNEY. Also finding a wider public than its initial release is the long forgotten 1983 LP “Num Dia Azul” by the couple MINAS (Patricia & Orlando).