Episode 474 welcomes Brazilian selector Girafa to the studio for an hour of music pulled entirely from his vinyl crates. He plays a wide spectrum of Brazilian sounds, moving through MPB, samba soul, funk, jazz, and beyond, with records spanning several decades.

From essential artists to contemporary favorites, Girafa shares the music that continue to inspire him. A thoughtful all-vinyl session celebrating Brazil's musical legacy and the joy of digging deep.

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Playlist1. 0′11″ Garoto Do Pife by João do Pife (Tropicana) 2. 2′53″ Lambada Complicada by Aldo Sena on Aldo Sena (Premier) 3. 5′14″ Bon Jour Pra Você by Nazaré Pereira on Ver-O-Peso, Na Terra Dos Carimbós (Gravasom) 4. 7′36″ Pérola Negra by Luiz Melodia on Pérola Negra (Fontana) 5. 11′33″ Nem Vem Que Não Tem by Wilson Simonal on Alegria, Alegria !!! (Odeon) 6. 13′24″ No Balanço Do Trem by Emílio Santiago on Comigo É Assim (Philips) 7. 16′48″ Take It Easy My Brother Charlie by Jorge Ben on A Arte De Jorge Ben (Fontana) 8. 18′44″ Jorge Maravilha by Chico Buarque on A Arte De Chico Buarque (Fontana) 9. 21′01″ Não Vou Ficar by Roberto Carlos on Roberto Carlos (CBS) 10. 23′48″ Hey Shazam by Osmar Milito e Quarteto Forma on O Primeiro Amor (Trilha Sonora Original Da Novela) (Som Livre) 11. 25′47″ Fio Maravilha by Maria Alcina (Chantecler) 12. 30′19″ Lotus 72 D (Fast) by Zé Roberto on Lotus 72 D (RCA) 13. 33′07″ Filhos De Zambi by Trio Ternura (Mr Bongo) 14. 35′56″ Imunização Racional (Que Beleza) by Tim Maia on Racional Vol. 1 (Seroma) 15. 40′10″ Uma Chance by Gerson King Combo on Gerson King Combo (Polydor) 16. 45′30″ Jureta by Caixa Cubo on Modo Avião (Far Out Recordings) 17. 48′03″ Leblon Via Vaz Lôbo by Banda Black Rio on Maria Fumaça (Atlantic) 18. 50′22″ Na Quarta - Feira by Bixiga 70 on Vapor (Glitterbeat) 19. 55′30″ Duas Cidades by BaianaSystem on Duas Cidades (Polysom) 20. 59′03″ A Maldição Do Samba by Marcelo D2 & SambaDrive on Direct-To-Disc (Três Selos)

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