The voice of reason comes in all ages, races, and places around the world. But only one voice of reason and hope and change can mend the soul, give life color and passion. That voice is Bruna Melina’s. The 20-something has been singing and writing lyrics since she was a child. The redhead green-eyed beauty from Resende, Rio de Janeiro, represents a new generation of singers who bring not only her own passion but the passion from the city where she is from, her “wonderful city”. Her sound and style can be described as funky, soulful hip-hop but rhythmically driven by her roots in Brazilian samba, bossa and MPB. Her ability to sing of hope and love and life only gives depth to the light that shines bright in her eyes. Bruna has been taking her voice of reason to clubs, festivals and now into the studio to complete her debut release, coming on Afro:Baile May 2012! 

Link: http://brazilvital.oitoronto.ca/en/2012/03/07/dj-miguel%E2%80%99s-vital-discoveries/#more-1565

DJ SEDUCE 
Label head, DJ, promoter, producer, friend, family man, cool dude, call him what you want, but our man, DJ SEDUCE really put in work this year! Wow! right out the gate, DJ Seduce released (March 2011) the critically acclaimed Brazil:Sambossica 3 that was in demand the minute we posted the first songs! The hit single O Pescador was a hip Samba groove that got you moving the minute it played! DJ Seduce really looked for artist that bring Sambossica to life for each disc, and this time around, without fail, was a beautiful mix. From samba, bossa, electronica, funk, soul, jazz, and just great music all the way around! 

Not just Sambossica 3! but wow, DJ Seduce was personally invited to DJ at the 5th Annual Brazil Film Festival in Toronto, Canada! The festival organizer as well various magazines, tv and radio were all on hand to support the festival and to interview our man Seduce. Not only did he DJ, but DJ Seduce asked to compile a new CD titled the New Brazilian Beat! a 11 song Cd that introduces the Now sound of Bahia and beyond! The CD which is hand numbered and only available as a limited edition is available in the Shop now! Toronto was like a home away from home by what we heard in the office! Lots of Love and Many Many Many Thanks to the Katia Adler, Christian, Eric, from the festival and all the fine folks who help support Afro:Baile! 

What a year it was! DJ Seduce also graced the Cover of the Music Section in the Phoenix Newtimes, was nominated for Best Latin DJ by the Phoenix Newtimes, was nominated Best Event DJ by AZ Foothills Magazine and as the organizer of the Brazilian Day event, which was also Nominated Best Music Festival! WOW!!! DJ Seduce also opened for Grammy award winners from Mexico, MOLOTOV!!! What an amazing Band and time that was!! But see for your self, don't let us ruin all the good news! 

Thank to our friends and supporters at Canta Brasil Radio in the bay area of California! Last weeks play list featured the lead single from DJ Seduce, latest CD Brazil:Sambossica 3! Check it out! O Pescador by Sandalia de Prata! 

Wow did we get the most great news today! Lebon Cachaca teamed up with Afro:Baile to present the 2nd Annual Brazilian Day Arizona Event! Not just as a sponsor, but as a supporter of the label, Leblon just released a link to there site that is promoting both new music releases - Brazil:Sambossica 3 by DJ Seduce and Cascadura Samba by Micheline Cardoso! You can download the singles free online, while getting a feel good taste of Brazil from Leblon Cachaca! Link! http://lebloncachaca.com/afro-baile-discover-the-now-sound-of-brazil/

Sambossica 3, the New Samba BY 

AROMERO

 – JULY 31, 2011POSTED IN: CD REVIEWS

Brazil : Sambossica 3
Various Artists
Brazil: Sambossica 3 (Afrobaile, 2011)

Just in time for the summer, we have a collection titled Brazil: Sambossica 3, a new compilation of samba and Brazilian Popular Music rooted in samba compiled by DJ Seduce. There are songs for all, from modern pieces to rootsy songs and hottest grooves, including samba, samba-soul, samba-reggae, funk, and elements of jazz, bossa nova, electronica and rock.

The artists selected are not major stars, but rather underground acts and unsigned artists from various states of Brazil: Sandalia de Prata, Euterpe, Katia Moraes, Partido Leve, Sambatronica, Ana Paula da Silva, Bruna Melina, Fred Jorge e os Mairorais, Euterpe, Dois do Samba, Michele Bruna, and Tijuquera.

Brazil: Sambossica 3 is an infectious collection of top talent in the area of samba-rooted music.

Available from: www.Afrobaile.com

We are releasing the long awaited 2nd Single from the Brazil:Sambossica 3 Album. Free! Check out this funky soul number by one of Brazil's funkyest cats out there! Fred Jorge e os Mairorais! The funky song titled - Ponto de Vista (Tchau, Valeu) is a hip swerving number that takes you back to American funk of the 70's soul era. Fred Jorge is paving the way with the Now Sound of Brazilian grooves. Download the Single FREE (below)