Jambú: E Os Míticos Sons Da Amazônia 1974-1986 Compilation (Analog Africa)

From the one-sheet:

“The city of Belém, in the Northern state of Pará in Brazil, has long been a hotbed of culture and musical innovation. Enveloped by the mystical wonder of the Amazonian forest and overlooking the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean, Belém consists of a diverse culture as vibrant and broad as the Amazon itself.

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Through the continuous flow of culture, language and tradition, various rhythms were gathered here and transformed into new musical forms that were simultaneously traditional and modern. […] The success of these pioneers would create a solid foundation for a myriad of modern bands in urban areas. 

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The history of "Jambú e Os Míticos Sons Da Amazônia" is the history of an entire city in its full glory. With bustling nightclubs providing the best sound systems and erotic live shows, gossip about the whereabouts of legendary bands, singers turned into movie stars, supreme craftiness, and the creativity of a class of musicians that didn't hesitate to take a gamble, Jambú is an exhilarating, cinematic ride into the beauty and heart of what makes Pará's little corner of the Amazon tick. The hip swaying, frantic percussion and big band brass of the mixture of carimbó with siriá, the mystical melodies of Amazonian drums, the hypnotizing cadence of the choirs, and the deep, musical reverence to Afro-Brazilian religions, provided the soundtrack for sweltering nights in the city's club district. “

*24-page booklet features previously unpublished photos from the archives of the musicians themselves, an essay about Belém's night live, the development of the tropical music scene and a dozen of interviews made in the city of Belém between 2012 and 2016.