“No Mar” a Cumbia Dub single from Cabruêra

“No Mar is perhaps the most introspective song of the new album. It reminds us of the importance of resilience… it also speaks about the philosophical aspects of life in this times where the earth and its people are being tested by means of the pandemic, making it vital to rethink the importance of patience and taking a more human approach towards adversity.” Arthur Pessoa.

The launch of Cabruêra's sixth album, at the moment the band celebrates two decades of career, presents itself as a step that celebrates an important moment in the group's history, and is also a recognition for the preservation of the memory of the band's work.

Sol a Pino carries the group's "glocal" sound characteristic and reflects one of the primary characteristics of Cabruêra's work, which, based on local cultural references, seeks to promote a universal dialogue, where music and culture intertwine and provoke a reflection on belonging, memory and identity.

'No Mar' was produced by Felipe Álvarez and recorded by Rui José, Daniel Jesi and Haley Guimarães at Mutuca studios, in João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil. Mastered by Piet Charlet en Timetools Mastering.

Cabruêra presents “Deixa a Gira Girar” from their album “Sol a Pino”

With this version of Deixa a Gira Girar originaly by Os Ticoãs, Cabruêra pays tribute to this important Brazilian group and reinforces his admiration for the work of the Bahian trio. References and quotes to Afro-Brazilian religions span the entire Cabruêra discography, such as the song 'Xangô' from the Visagem album and 'Jurema' from the Nordeste Oculto album. In the words of the citarista and writer Alberto Marsicano, "The Northeast of Brazil is a terrestrial chakra where diverse religious and magical traditions intertwine and mix". This plurality of beliefs, songs, syncretisms, practices and knowledge that flourish in the Northeast of Brazil, are the inexhaustible source from which Cabruêra has been drinking since the beginning of his career. Deixa a Gira Girar speaks of the Orixás, entities like Iansã, Xangô and Iemanjá that are also represented by the forces of nature such as wind, fire and the waters of the sea. Gira is the name given to the circular movement on the ground during spiritual works. In the African dialect, "gira" means "way". It is an encounter, the grouping of various spirits that are manifested through the incorporation into the mediums during the rituals.

About Cabruêra

Born in Paraíba, Cabruêra developed for over 20 years a work that deepens in Brazilian culture, mainly in the Northeast. The band recorded six albums full of quotes from popular songs and interpretations of songs immortalized in the public domain.

Working independently, the band has already taken their music to 20 countries and played in important events, such as the Roskilde Festival in Denmark, Womad in the United Kingdom, Summerstage in the USA and Montreux Jazz Festival among others.

The launch of Cabruêra's sixth album, at the moment the band celebrates two decades of career, presents itself as a step that celebrates an important moment in the group's history, and is also a recognition for the preservation of the memory of the band's work.

Sol a Pino carries the group's "glocal" sound characteristic and reflects one of the primary characteristics of Cabruêra's work, which, based on local cultural references, seeks to promote a universal dialogue, where music and culture intertwine and provoke a reflection on belonging, memory and identity.

'Deixa a Gira Girar' was produced by Felipe Álvarez (Polen Records) and recorded by Rui José, Daniel Jesi and Haley Guimarães at Mutuca studios, in João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil. Mastered by Piet Charlet en Timetools Mastering.

A composition by: Mateus Aleluia and Dadinho.

Cabruêra presents ‘A Vida’ the first single of their upcomming album

The legendary Brazilian band Cabruêra presents their 6th studio album.

"A Vida" the new single from Cabruêra is an explosion of brass and funk bringing with lyrics their experiences of more than 20 years on the road. The song will be released on all digital music services on June the 26th.

Click here to listen ‘A Vida’ prior to its release

“O que a gente leva dessa vida, é a vida que a gente leva. ".

"The one thing people take from this life, is the life people live."

“Sol a Pino”, the new album of the band, is also a popular expression used to reflect the position of the sun when it is on top of us, in the zenith. The name was given by the Sitar Maestro Alberto Marsicano, producer for the previous album ‘Nordeste Oculto’.

“It's a song I made when I lived in Rio de Janeiro with Cabruêra. So there is an influence of samba on the lyrics composition style. Just like forró, samba also has its origins in African rhythms that in Brazil are present in several other rhythms from different regions of the country such as maracatu, jongo, coco, drum of criola etc. In this song, the influence of samba dialogues with funk through rhythm ”

The strongest feature is this mix of rhythms that we always do with the band, where on the same track we can use different rhythms. The forró do brasil talking with HiLife from Ghana or afrobeat from Nigeria,or the Jamaican ska talking to the rhythm of Rojão, that is very present in the parties of São João and in the ‘gangs’, that are collective dances with different couples ” - Arthur Pessoa

The Band:

Arthur Pessoa (vocals)

Edy Gonzaga  (bass)

Pablo Ramires (drums and perc)

Leo Marinho (Guitar)

João Henrique (Trompet)

Clevaldo Rodrigues (Trombone)

‘Sol a Pino’ was produced by Felipe Álvarez (Polen Records) and recorded by Rui José, Daniel Jesi and Haley Guimarães in the studios Mutuca, in João Pessoa in the state of Paraíba, Brazil.