{"product_id":"1975865","title":"Maria Rita - Brasileira [VINYL]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaria Rita is a musical pioneer that was ahead of her time. On first hearing her song, 'Cantico Brasileiro No.3 (Kamaiura)', we thought it sounded like a contemporary remix that an artist such as \u003cstrong\u003eCarl Craig\u003c\/strong\u003e could have produced. In fact, it came out in 1988 and was taken from Maria's 'Brasileira' album, released on the Brazilian, independent Acorde imprint. The song would go on to gain cult status with its inclusion on \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Gomez\u003c\/strong\u003e's superb 'Outro Tempo' compilation, released on the \u003cstrong\u003eMusic From Memory\u003c\/strong\u003e label in 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album fuses new-age electronics with indigenous vocals and Amazonian rhythms. It is beautiful and unique and takes you on a journey through different moods, textures and ethereal planes. Through the sounds Maria created, you join her on a timeless voyage gazing into the future whilst embracing her powerful roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaria Rita Stumpf was born in the southern inland of Brazil, in the mountains of Aparados da Serra. She started writing music at the age of 14, and through participation in festivals and song contests, she developed her material and sound. A move to Rio de Janeiro in 1985 furthered her career and led to the release of the 'Brasileira' album. The record features the \u003cstrong\u003elegendary pianist Luiz Eca\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside the group \u003cstrong\u003eUakti\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRicardo Bordini\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1993 saw the release of 'Mapa das Nuvens (Map of the Clouds)' on CD via the Leblon label, but soon after, Maria would have a hiatus from the music industry, dedicating herself to her cultural and arts agency, Acorde. She left the stage and recordings behind, but quality always shines through and years after its original release, international diggers, producers and DJs rediscovered the greatness of Maria's music. This would lead to a re-issue of the 'Brasileira' LP, and later \u003cstrong\u003eOptimo Music\/Selva Discos\u003c\/strong\u003e released a 12' EP of 'Brasileira' remixes by \u003cstrong\u003eSelvagem\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCarrot Green\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJoakim\u003c\/strong\u003e. Maria also spoke at the Red Bull Music Academy Festival in Sao Paulo, performed at both the Kino Beat Festival and the Brazilian leg of the Dutch festival, Dekmantel. Her two latest albums received critical acclaim, 'Inkiri Om' in 2020 and 'Ver Tente' in 2022. At last, Maria has got the credit and kudos she deserves, inspiring new and future generations of producers and music lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough previously re-issued, it was after a conversation with Maria that we learned that she wanted to keep this sublime record in press, and this was something that we couldn't wait to put into action. So here it is, the Mr Bongo pressing of 'Brasileira', housed in a gatefold cover.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56025152979329,"sku":"1975865","price":43.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/7119691292410.jpg?v=1785669653","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/1975865","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}