4 Albums in 2 Hours! Bem Brasil #79 Rocks Hard!

It's Carnival time in Brazil, but we don't care! Here at BBR, we do Samba all year long...but not today!

 On today's show, we will be hearing four hard-hitting, hard rockin' and highly influential albums starting with Brasilia band Plebe Rude's 1985 debut album O Concreto Ja' Rachou. This album is ranked at #57 in Brazilian Rolling Stone's list of 100 greatest albums of all time!

Track List
1- Ate Quando Esperar
2- Protecao
3- Johnny (Vai a Guerra Outra Vez)
4 - Minha Renda
5 -  Sexo e Karate
6 -  Seu Jogo
7 -  Brasilia

For the rest of the show, we'll move from Brasilia to São Paulo, where all o  ther featured bands hail from, Starting with punk band Inocentes' debut album released in 1986.

Track List:
1-Rotina
2-Ele Disse Nao
3-Nao Acordem a Cidade
4-Salvem El Salvador
5-Expresso Oriente
6-Panico em SP

Also released in 1986 was the debut of Brazil's first (and only) all female punk band, Mercenárias. Cadê as Armas? will be our third selection of the evening.

Track List
1-Me Perco
2-Policia
3-Imagem
4-Inimigo
5-Panico
6-Amor Inimigo
7-Loucos Sentimentos
8-Labirinto
9-Alem Acima
10-Santa Igreja


We will round out the show by playing one of my favorite albums from one of my favorite bands:Ira! 

We will enjoy the entire third album Psicoacústica from 1988. Hightly panned at the time of its release, it is now ranked by Rolling Stone as the 81st greatest Brazilian Album of all time!

Track List
1-Rubro Zorro
2-Manhas de Domingo
3-Poder, Sorriso, Fama
4-Receita Pra Fazer Um Heroi
5-Pegue Essa Arma
6-Farto de Rock n/ Roll
7-Advogado do Diabo
8-Mesmo Distante

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Bem Brasil #78, Featuring Milton Nascimento & Wagner Tiso Airs Today!

  Another Sunday, Another great installment of Bem Brasil with Will Crawford! On today's show, we will go deep into our archives and play a live concert featuring Milton Nascimento, accompanied by his longtime friend and collaborator Wagner Tiso. Recorded for Swiss television in 1981, this performance is both intimate and electrifying for its beauty and low-key charm.

In the second hour, we will play more amazing live tracks from many celebrated Brazilian artists, including Elis Regina, Djavan, and too many others to list here. Whether you tune into Studio 1A live on Sunday 6-8 PM PST or download our podcast (heck, why not do both?), this is a show you will not want to miss!

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Samba Time! Bem Brasil #77, Featuring Beth Carvalho Airs Today in Studio 1A!

Carnival is just around the corner, and so today's  Bem Brasil with Will Crawford is gonna be all about Samba! To kick things off, we'll enjoy the amazing voice of Beth Carvalho! Then, we will hear many, many sambas from many eras, sung by other greats, such as Chico Buarque,  Alcione,  Moreira da Silva, and many more. Whether you tune into Studio 1A live on Sunday 6-7 PM PST or download our podcast (heck, why not do both?), this is a show you will not want to miss!








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Bem Brasil #76: Half The Show, All The Greatness!

Uh-oh, scheduling conflict! Today's  Bem Brasil with Will Crawford will be one hour short because your beloved host is such a great, on demand musician in the SF area and has a gig tonight. There just isn't enough of me for everybody! Don't blame me for being popular... Still, that doesn't mean it won't be a great show! We'll make the most of our time today by playing Raimundo Fagner's 1977 album  Orós. Named after the city where he grew up and arranged by Hermeto Pascoal, The album is a trip through Fagner's origins, utilizing northeastern Brazil's native musical sensibilities with special emphasis on Brazilian sounds. Then, we will round out the night with a 1970 ep from cult musician/actor Jards Macalé. Whether you tune into Studio 1A live on Sunday 6-7 PM PST or download our podcast (heck, why not do both?), this is a show you will not want to miss!

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Bem Brasil #75 Featuring Geraldo Azevedo (Aired Jan. 26)

 On today's Bem Brasil with Will Crawford, we'll enjoy the amazing singing and guitar talents of Geraldo Azevedo! Then, we'll celebrate the return of our famous, award winning variety hour, in which we play our usual selection of unusual selections.  Whether you tune into Studio 1A live on Sunday 6-8 PM PST or download our podcast (heck, why not do both?), this is a show you will not want to miss!


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TRACK LIST

1 - De volta pro aconchego c/ Ivete Sangalo
2 - Moça Bonita
3 - Espiral do Tempo
4 - Caravelas
5- Tudo no Ar
6- Bicho de Sete Cabecas com Elba Ramalho
7- Tempo, Tempero
8- Baião da Garoa
9- Canta, Coração
10- Menina do Lido
11- Nosotros, Nosotras
12- Lennon in the Sky
13- Mon Ami/ ABC do Sertão
14- Taxi Lunar w/ Zé Ramalho
15- For All Para Todos
16- Tudo No Ar

VARIETY HOUR

1- Coraçao Bobo - Alceu Valença
2- Cantiga Pra Juliana - Evinha
3- Cantiga Caicó -Teca & Ricardo
4- Domingou -Gilberto Gil
5- Banzo - Ceumar
6- Pena de Vida - Pedro Luis e a Parede
7- Contrato Com Deus - Ed Motta
8 -Descobridor dos Sete Mares - Lulu Santos
9 - Pernambuco é Brasil - Morais Moreira
10 -  Milagres Do Povo - Gal Costa
11  - It's Very Nice Pra Xuxu - Os Mutantes
12 - Sr. Cidadão - Tom Zé
13- Saidas e Bandeiras #2 - Milton Nascimento
14- Eu Era Um Lobisomem Juvenil - Legião Urbana
15- Rabicho do Cachorro Rabugento - Paralamas do Sucesso

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Bem Brasil # 74: Another Three Albums in Two Hours! (Check back for updates)

 On today's Bem Brasil with Will Crawford, we'll give you real value for  money by playing three - count them- three full albums, plus a bonus single! We will start with a great Wilson Simonal compilation released in Mexico in 1974.  










  Then, we'll hear a great collaboration of Secos & Molhados member Gérson Conrad and singer extraordinaire Zezé Motta.

 We'll close the show with  Os Novos Baianos' backing band a Cor do Som's 1979 album Frutificar! Whether you tune into Studio 1A live on Sunday 6-8 PM PST or download our podcast (heck, why not do both?), this is a show you will not want to miss!












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Three Albums in Two Hours! A Brand New Bem Brasil Airs 1/12/14 in Studio 1A!

On today’s Bem Brasil with Will Crawford, we’ll give you real value for  money by playing three – count them- three full albums, plus a bonus single! We will start with João Donato‘s 1970′s record  “A Bad Donato” , whichcondenses funk, psychedelia, soul music, Afro-Cuban sounds and jazz fusion. A groovy, poisoned-sound dancing album, it is highly wired with  experimentalism and is considered one of the 100 best albums of all time by the Rolling Stone magazine.

Track List:

1 The Frog
2 Celestial Showers
3 Bambu
4 Lunar Tune
5 Cade Jodel? (The Beautiful One)
6 Debutante's Ball
7 Straight Jacket
8  Mosquito (Fly)
9 Almas Irmãs
10 Malandro

Next, we will hear the lost masterpiece Vida E Obra de Johnny McCartney from Leno. This record, slated to be released in 1971 was suppressed and did not see the light of day until 1995, and you’ll hear the entire album here!

Track List:

01 Vida e Obra de Johnny McCartney, 
02 Por Que Não, 
03 Lady Baby, 
04 Sentado no Arco Iris, 
05 Pobre Rei, 
06 Sr. Imposto de Renda, 
07 Peguei uma Apollo, 
08 Não há Lei em Grilo City, 
09 Convite para Angela, 
10 Deixe o Tempo me Levar, 
11 Contatos Urbanos, 
12 Bis, 
13 Instrumental.

Then, we will enjoy the amazing talents of singer Olivia Byington.  A praised and awarded Brazilian singer, we will enjoy her debut album which featured the great band A Barca do Sol, which featured musicians who would become famous providing support for other major Brazilian Artists.

Track List:

01. Fantasma da Ópera
02. Lady Jane
03. Corra o Risco
04. Jardim de Infância
05. Banda dos Corações Solitários
06. Cavalo Marinho
07. Lobo do Mar
08. Água e Vinho
09. Brilho da Noite
10. Minha Pena Minha Dor
11. Luz do Tango

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4 for 14: Bem Brasil #72, Featuring Toquinho, Vinicius, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Miucha Airs Today!

Happy new year! For this year's first show, we will  reproduce  2013's first Bem Brasil with Will Crawford , whose original file was lost due to technical difficulties. This rare live show features an historic joint performance by Bossa nova giants Antônio Carlos Jobim and  Vinicius de Moraes, accompanied by the great guitarist/singer Toquinho and famed singer Miúcha, all performing their timeless songs in front of an enthralled italian audience! This 1978 show is also noted for being one of Vinicius' last international recordings before his death in 1980.

In the second hour, we enjoyed classic live tracks from various artists, including  Elis Regina, Maria Bethânia, Chico Buarque, Caetano Veloso, Jorge Benjor, Milton Nascimento, Gilberto Gil, João Bosco, Gal Costa and Djavan, among others. 

Lost Show Set List: Jobim, Vinicius, Toquinho & Miucha: Live in Italy

1- Samba de Orly

2 - Dorival Caymmi Poutpourri 

3 - Tarde em Itapoa

4 - Desafinado

5 - Samba de Uma Nota So

6 - Aguas de Marco

7 - Samba do Aviao

8 - O Que Sera

9 - Cancao do Poeta

10-Vai Levando

11 - A Felicidade

12 - Agua de Beber

13 - Garota de Ipanema

14 - A Vida Sempre Tem Razao

15 - Berimbau/ Consolacao 

Hour#2 - Variety

1- Chega de Saudade - Joao Gilbero

2- Siri Recheado e O Cacete - Joao Bosco

3 - Chiclete Com Banana - Gilbero Gil

4 - Por Enquanto - Cassia Eller

5 - Chocolate - Marisa Monte

6 - Sossego -Tim Maia

7 - W Brasil - Jorge Benjor

8 - Cruz de Cinza, Cruz de Sal - Elis Regina

9 - Serenata em Telecoteco - Jair Rodrigues

10 - Menino das Laranjas - Geraldo Vandre'

11 - Lilas - Djavan

12 - A Banda - Chico Buarque

13 - Quem Tem A Viola - Boca Livre
14- Ponteio - Edu Lobo & Marilia Medalha (Section)

14 - Bicho de Sete Cabecas - Geraldo Azevedo 


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Bem Brasil #71 Featuring Bacamarte Closes Out The Year!

On today's Bem Brasil with Will Crawford, we'll close the year on a high note, and enjoy the only album from the great band Bacamarte . This early prog-rock group also has the distinction of launching Jane Duboc's career!

In the  Second hour, we will hear from many great artists like Rita Lee, Maria Bethania, Caetano Veloso, Belchior, Gal Costa. and others. Whether you tune in today from 6-8 in Studio 1A or Download the show (Heck, why not do both?),  This is a show you will not want to miss!

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