Various

The city of Bel�m, in the Northern state of Par� 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, Bel�m consists of a diverse culture as vibrant and broad as the Amazon itself. Amerindians, Europeans, Africans - and the myriad combinations between these people - would mingle, and ingeniously pioneer musical genres such as carimb�, samba-de-cacete, siri�, bois-bumb�s and bambi�. Although left in the margins of history, these exotic and mysteriously different sounds would thrive in a parallel universe of their own. Historically marginalized African religions like Umbanda, Candombl� and the Tambor de Mina, which had reached this side of the Atlantic through slaves from West Africa - especially from the Kingdom of Dahomey, currently the Republic of Benin - left an indelible stamp on the identity of Par�'s music. They would give birth to lundun, bangu� and carimb�, styles later modernised by Verequete, Orlando Pereira, Mestre Cupij� and Pinduca to great effect. The success of these pioneers would create a solid foundation for a myriad of modern bands in urban areas. 'Jamb�' is an exhilarating, cinematic ride into the beauty and heart of what makes Par�'s little corner of the Amazon tick. The hip swaying, frantic percussion and big band brass of the mixture of carimb� with siri�, 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. The music and tales found in 'Jamb�' are stories of resilience, triumph against all odds, and, most importantly, of a city in the borders of the Amazon who has always known how to throw a damn good party.TRACKS:01. Rosvaldo J� Chegou? (Introdu�ao) 02. Vamos Farrear - Pinduca 03. A Misturada - Os Muiraquitans 04. Praia Do Algodoal - Os Quentes De Terra Alta 05. Pai Xang� - Pinduca 06. Meu...