"Brazilian Guitar Fuzz Bananas", a new compilation of Brazilian Psych Rock & Funk is out and it's just too good not to be mentioned here.
Joel Oliveira, the guy and the afro behind the coolest and friendliest music shop in NYC, Tropicalia in Furs, located in the east village.
I remember when I just arrived to NY and wanted to start my project on vinyl collectors, Joel (together with Frank Gossner from Voodoofunk) was the first person to really back me up on this and allow me to photograph his collection. but more than that, he gave me endless moral support and good vibes, in a city where personal interests, capitalism and hidden agendas rule.
Perhaps it's his personal history as an immigrant in this country, or just his love to music and all that surrounds it.
I visited the shop quite a few times (not enough really), and I was always greeted with good vibes, smiles, a beer or just a dorky conversation about music.
I got the chance to meet a few interesting characters in the digging scene.
Steve D'Amore is getting some balance to his perception of the world. now it's all clear.
and see a live show that sent me to the beaches of Bahia, in the midst of the notorious NYC winter.
Recently I also had the chance to meet Margaret, Joel's right hand who makes things work in this little colorful operation. I photographed her in her small flat in Bushwick with her excellent collection of Prog Rock and Psych. (Coming soon on the blog).
Margaret, an infinite smile with infinite dorky music knowledge ;-))
and he also collects cool shades. Joel & Me
one of my first visits to the shop in 2008
so, this is just a small shout out to my friends in Tropicalia, who recently released the first compilation of Brazilian Psych Rock and Funk. It's an amazing piece of art, a double vinyl with 16 killer obscure tracks from Brazil. it comes with a huge in depth booklet and..... 3D glasses!!here is a short sample from the compilation.
Go and support Tropicalia and purchase the vinyl at the shop. it is also available in CD format.
Tropicalia in Furs - 304 East 5th St. New York, NY 10079. (212) 982-3251
16 comments:
i need it in the holy land chico
how can i get it?
Hey! It's Markey.
Will this compilation be available anywhere outside the store/NY/US?
steve d'amore is actually stinky steve, legendary record dealer and notorious scoff-law(wanted in pa.!)>
This is an amazing comp.
Hey Guys,
I'm coming to the holly land in mid april.
If you want it, I can take a few copies with me.
E
Hi Elion,
Question - is the stones throw version different from the one in the store? The cover looks to be different. I'm guessing the ST one is a licensed second pressing or something?
Please buy one copy for me! I'll pay you when you arrive or by Paypal
keep up the good work, eilon.
i'm not online much but love what yr doing! sorry i'm so out of touch.
cheers,
andujar
you can cop this comp direct from TIF here
I was lucky to receive the copy of the first pressing... Big up Joel! Great job! :)
This is a fantastic vinyl blog. I've been trying to find similar shops in London - but crate digging does n't really exist here!
"steve d'amore is actually stinky steve, legendary record dealer and notorious scoff-law(wanted in pa.!)>"
He's also a pedohile!
the collectio look so cool, well maybe I'm not a great expert in this kind of music, but if Brazil is the country, Sepultura is the group, my favorite song is Ratamahatta feacturing Pavarotti.
I love the Brazilian music, I really like it, when I was in the University I had a fried from Brazil, he played so crazy music , what beautiful times!22dd
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