The Sixteenth Case of the Brazilian Tag Team

As I am writing this show description, the first rain of the season is still pooling and glistening on the thirsty streets and yards of Portland...

But don't be fooled, y'all; summer is far from over.

As proof I submit to you today's case of the Brazilian Tag Team, when I will again be joined in the booth by the abundantly well-crated DJ Brother Charlie. Our theme today is as summer-like as getting a little sweaty sunscreen stuck on the lip of your beer can:  summertime samba and MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) for your listening pleasure today.

My own samba set today goes down in three acts:  Act One offers a survey of old-timey samba sounds, with charming echoes of street buskers and impromptu favela dance parties. Act Two focuses on rootsy samba soul, starting with a few moody pieces before moving on to some uplifting clubby samba sounds. In Act Three I move into more contemporary sounds, and we really let the musical sunshine radiate. Special attention today for two tracks from the outstanding current release by hitherto unknown Brazilian artist Joao Selva... recommended!

Then, of course, DJ Brother Charlie will rule the second hour with deep deep samba pulls from his archival collection.

Summer keeps coming... on today's Adventures.