PopTodd Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I can't say that I'm an expert, but I am a pretty big fan of a couple of Tropicalia artists.And, while I know that Caetano Veloso is the big stud of the movement, I have to admit my bias toward Tom Z Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Giberto Gil.... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Like you guys have already mentioned, Gilberto Gil and Tom Z Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Does Milton Nascimento count? I like him too....I guess I don't think of him as being in the same genre, but you are probably correct. As long as we are talking about somewhat latin stuff, I really like Eddie Palmieri. Also Mongo Santamaria. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Does Milton Nascimento count? I like him too....I guess I don't think of him as being in the same genre I threw him into the mix as he's touched upon Tropicalia in some of his music, but yeah, in general I wouldn't classify him in that genre either. Oh yeah, Mongo Santamaria. I like him too. I should really get a few more records of his. And going off the path even further, I do like quite a bit of Fela Kuti's stuff too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 And going off the path even further, I do like quite a bit of Fela Kuti's stuff too.Far out.... Regarding Fela....good use of his music in the movie "The Visitor" Really a good small movie particuarly if you are looking for a date movie. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Far out.... Regarding Fela....good use of his music in the movie "The Visitor" Really a good small movie particuarly if you are looking for a date movie. LouieBI saw that film at a festival last year and loved it. A really touching film. Richard Jenkins was quite wonderful in it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deepseacatfish Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I do like quite a bit of Fela Kuti's stuff too.Definitely not what I'd call tropicalia, but one of my favorites as well. Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso are about all I'm familiar with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Definitely not what I'd call tropicalia, but one of my favorites as well.I think it was the mention of Mongo that set me on an Fela Kuti Afro-Beat tangent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sureshot Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 this album is a great introduction: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted May 3, 2008 Author Share Posted May 3, 2008 I saw Tom Ze the one and only time that he played in Chicago -- att The Vic.It may have been the very best show that I've ever seen. He only brought one guy with him from Brazil, and the rest of his backing band was basically Tortise. Dude was all over the stage -- and he was 65 years old at the time. For the encore he brought out a 15-ft. industrial saw and a piece of sheet metal, donned a welding mask, and began sawing away in a rhythmic fashion. Then, John MacIntyre joineed in on the drums, and the rest of the band followed suit in (what appeared to be) an improvisational composition. Absoloutely amazing, fun, and indescribable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NightOfJoy Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 And going off the path even further, I do like quite a bit of Fela Kuti's stuff too. One of the best lives shows I've ever seen was Fela Kuti at the Vic in 2000. Simply amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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