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From Brazil with love →

@ Ground Zero

 

Have you, dear friend, ever noticed how different places scattered across the face of the globe seem almost to exist in different universes? As if they were permeated throughout with something akin to 19th century luminiferous aether, unique, determined by that place's history? It's like a trick of the mind's light (I suppose), but standing on beach or escarpment in Salvador and looking out across the Baía de Todos os Santos to the great Recôncavo, and mindful of what happened there, one must be led to the inevitable conclusion that one is in a place unique to history, and to the present*.

 

 

"Chegou a hora dessa gente bronzeada mostrar seu valor / The time has come for these bronzed people to show their value..."Música: Assis Valente of Santo Amaro, Bahia. Vídeo: Betão Aguiar.

 

*More enslaved human beings entered the Bay of All Saints and the Recôncavo than any other final port-of-call throughout all of mankind's history.

 

These people and their descendants created some of the most uplifting music ever made, the foundation of Brazil's national art. We wanted their music to be accessible to the world (it's not even accessible here in Brazil) so we created a platform by which everybody's creativity is mutually accessible, including theirs.

 

El Aleph

 

The network was built in an obscure record shop (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar found it) in a shimmering Brazilian port city...

 

...inspired in (the kabbalah-inspired fiction of) Borges' (short story) El Aleph, that in the pillar in Cairo's Mosque of Amr, where the universe in its entirety throughout all time is perceivable as an infinite hum from deep within the stone.

 

It "works" by virtue of the "small-world" phenomenon...the same responsible for the fact that most of us 7 billion or so beings are within 6 or fewer degrees of each other.

 

It was described (to some degree) and can be accessed via this article in British journal The Guardian (which named our radio of matrixed artists as one of ten best in the world):

 

www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/apr/17/10-best-music-radio-station-around-world

 

With David Dye for U.S. National Public Radio: www.npr.org/2013/07/16/202634814/roots-of-samba-exploring-historic-pelourinho-in-salvador-brazil

 

All is more connected than we know.

 

Per the "spirit" above, our logo is a cortador de cana, a cane-cutter. It was designed by Walter Mariano, professor of design at the Federal University of Bahia to reflect the origins of the music the shop specialized in. The Brazilian "aleph" doesn't hum... it dances and sings.

 

If You Can't Stand the Heat

 

Image above is from the base of the cross in front of the church of São Francisco do Paraguaçu in the Bahian Recôncavo

 

Sprawled across broad equatorial latitudes, stoked and steamed and sensual in the widest sense of the word, limned in cadenced song, Brazil is a conundrum wrapped in a smile inside an irony...

 

It is not a European nation. It is not a North American nation. It is not an East Asian nation. It straddles — jungle and desert and dense urban centers — both the equator and the Tropic of Capricorn. Brazil absorbed over ten times the number of enslaved Africans taken to the United States of America, and is a repository of African deities (and their music) now largely forgotten in their lands of origin. It was a refuge (of sorts) for Sephardim fleeing an Inquisition which followed them across the Atlantic (that unofficial symbol of Brazil's national music — the pandeiro — was almost certainly brought to Brazil by these people). Across the parched savannas of the interior of Brazil's culturally fecund nordeste/northeast, where wizard Hermeto Pascoal was born in Lagoa da Canoa (Lagoon of the Canoe) and raised in Olho d'Águia (Eye of the Eagle), much of Brazil's aboriginal population was absorbed into a caboclo/quilombola culture punctuated by the Star of David. Three cultures — from three continents — running for their lives, their confluence forming an unprecedented fourth. Pandeirista on the roof. Nowhere else but here.

 

Oligarchy, plutocracy, dictatorships and massive corruption — elements of these are still strongly entrenched — have defined, delineated, and limited Brazil.

 

But strictured & bound as it has been and is, Brazil has buzz...not the shallow buzz of a fashionable moment...but the deep buzz of a population which in spite of — or perhaps because of — the tough slog through life they've been allotted by humanity's dregs-in-fine-linen, have chosen not to simply pull themselves along but to lift their voices in song and their bodies in dance...to eat well and converse well and much and to wring the joy out of the day-to-day happenings and small pleasures of life which are so often set aside or ignored in the European, North American, and East Asian nations.

 

For this Brazil has a genius perhaps unparalleled in all other countries and societies, a genius which thrives alongside peeling paint and holes in the streets and roads, under bad organization by the powers-that-be, both civil and governmental, under a constant rain of societal indignities...

 

Which is all to say that if you don't know Brazil and you're expecting any semblance of order, progress and light, you will certainly find the light! And the buzz of a people who for generations have responded to privation at many different levels by somehow rising above it all.

 

"Onde tem miséria, tem música!"* - Raymundo Sodré

 

And it's not just music. And it's not just Brazil.

 

Welcome to the kitchen!

 

* "Where there is misery, there is music!" Remarked during a conversation arcing from Bahia to Haiti and Cuba to New Orleans and the south side of Chicago and Harlem to the villages of Ireland and the gypsy camps and shtetls of Eastern Europe...

 

Harlem to Bahia to the Planet



Why a "Matrix"?

 

I was explaining the ideas behind this nascent network to (João) Teoria (trumpet player above) over cervejas at Xique Xique (a bar named for a town in Bahia) in the Salvador neighborhood of Barris...

 

Like this (but in Portuguese): "It's kind of like Facebook if it didn't spy on you, but reversed... more about who you don't know than who you do know. And who doesn't know you but would be glad if they did. It's kind of like old Myspace Music but instead of having "friends" it has a list on your page of people you recommend. Not just musicians but writers, painters, filmmakers, dancers, chefs... anybody in the creative economy. It has a list of people who recommend you, or through whom you are recommended. It deals with arts which aren't recommendable by algorithm but need human intelligence behind recommendations. And the people who are recommended can recommend, creating a network of recommendations wherein by the small world phenomenon most people in the creative economy are within several steps of everybody else in the creative economy, no matter where they are in the world..."

 

And João said (in Portuguese): "A matrix where you can move from one artist to another..."

 

A matrix! That was it! The ORIGINAL meaning of matrix is "source", from "mater", Latin for "mother". So the term would help congeal the concept in the minds of people the network was being introduced to, while giving us a motto: "We're a real mother for ya!" (you know, Johnny "Guitar" Watson?)

 

The original idea was that musicians would recommend musicians, the network thus formed being "small world" (commonly called "six degrees of separation"). In the real world, the number of degrees of separation in such a network can vary, but while a given network might have billions of nodes (people, for example), the average number of steps between any two nodes will usually be minuscule.

 

Thus somebody unaware of the magnificent music of Bahia, Brazil will be able to conceivably move from almost any musician in this matrix to Bahia in just a few steps...

 

By the same logic that might move one from Bahia or anywhere else to any musician anywhere.

 

And there's no reason to limit this system to musicians. To the contrary, while there are algorithms written to recommend music (which, although they are limited, can be useful), there are no algorithms capable of recommending journalism, novels & short stories, painting, dance, film, chefery...

 

...a vast chasm that this network — or as Teoria put it, "matrix" — is capable of filling.

 

  • Alphonso Johnson
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  • Name: Alphonso Johnson
  • City/Place: Los Angeles, California
  • Country: United States
  • Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Life & Work

  • Bio: Alphonso Johnson is an iconic musician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania whose contributions with the electric bass set the landscape of music to come. As Weather Report’s bassist, Johnson’s warm tone and fluent chops contributed to the band’s initial breakout from avant-garde into funk fusion. His playing was featured on the songs “Mysterious Traveler”, “Scarlet Woman”, and “Cucumber Slumber” which he co-wrote. Alphonso played with the group Santana and also toured with saxophonist Wayne Shorter, pianist James Beard, drummer Rodney Holmes, and guitarist David Gilmore playing S.R.O. shows that stretched across Europe and Japan. Johnson has taught all over the world and in 2004 was appointed Adjunct Professor of Music at the University of Southern California and Part-Time Lecturer at The California Institute of The Arts.

    I first began composing after watching the girls in my neighborhood playing jumprope. From the rhythms created by the rope hitting the ground, and the sound of the feet pounding the pavement to avoid getting tangled up in the rope as it swung below and above their heads. I felt an absolute sense of melody connection with the visual imagery. This childhood experience would lay the foundation for what would become a very complex journey in my musical future.

    In addition to my urban music experiences, I also have a substantial background of performance and music-related employment. As a student at The Edwin H. Vare Junior High School in South Philadelphia, I found myself under the guidance of Dr. George Allen who made sure that everyone would get the necessary academic basic understanding of harmony and theory. But even more important, he would instill in every member of the school orchestra the importance of understanding why we were playing music and how each composition was created by the composer for a specific reason to move the listeners.

    After graduating from junior high school I attended The Edward W. Bok Technical High School which did not have a music program. Since all of my older brothers were alumni of the school, I decided to follow in their footsteps and study woodworking and cabinetmaking as a trade. My parents wanted me to have a skill that would allow me to get a job and have a way to support myself financially, but I still felt the pull of music. I would attend school during the daytime and after finishing my homework, I would get permission from my parents to play at some neighborhood house parties. Sometime I would play bass along with recordings while my friends danced, and on the rare occasion a drummer and guitarist would show up and we would make up songs on the spot. I didn’t realize this at the time but this experience would be one reason why I’m still alive today. Playing music kept me involved in creating something positive that made so many people happy, and the alternative facing me and many of my friends which were the street gangs that were eager to recruit new members.

    After graduating from high school, I landed a job with singer Ronnie Dyson and at that time I was earning almost as much every week as my parents. Having financial freedom and independence at such a young age allowed me to take certain chances not normally afforded to a young African-American. I was able to take private music lesson with Mr. John Lamb who was the bassist with The Duke Ellington Orchestra. It was during my time studying with Mr. Lamb that I began to understand the importance of having a good teacher, and how to spark the curiosity of a student so they are encouraged to learn how to explore and discover the importance of music as an art form.

    During my time in Philadelphia I had the privilege of playing music with such local legends as Eddie Green (keyboards), Sherman Ferguson (drums), Morris Bailey (saxophone) and vocalist Billy Paul (recorded “Me and Mrs. Jones”). These musicians encouraged me to always take the music as far as humanly possible no matter what the odds were. After traveling and performing music from 1968 - 2005, and having raised three children while living in Los Angeles, I decided that it was time for me to return to my academic studies and get my degree in music education. I was able to stay in town and integrate myself into the studio recording scene so I could afford my college education. In 2014 I graduated from The California State University, Northridge with my Bachelors of Arts Degree in Music Education.

    All of these experiences have given me the life skills of survival, determination, time management, and how to appreciate living in the moment. It is my goal to incorporate these skills into my music and pass this onto my students.

Contact Information

  • Address: Embamba Music Productions
    Post /Office Box 261093
    Encino, California 91426

Media | Markets

  • ▶ Twitter: Alphons87349755
  • ▶ Website: http://www.embamba.com
  • ▶ YouTube Music: http://music.youtube.com/channel/UCfOa8z-ywWoCqTRtcwEqa5A
  • ▶ Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/album/4KpTvLh2SA5z75H4dB2e2w
  • ▶ Spotify 2: http://open.spotify.com/album/3F2F4MO40exgFr2LEpgeus
  • ▶ Spotify 3: http://open.spotify.com/album/7LmqJuFmYSiWkwuw3b2Snk

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Appear below by recommending Alphonso Johnson:

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  • Tomoko Omura Violin
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  • Casa PretaHub Cachoeira Bahia
  • Abel Selaocoe Singer
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  • Anna Mieke Ireland
  • Sam Dagher Author
  • Adam O'Farrill Multi-Cultural
  • Dadá do Trombone Bahia
  • Negrizu Afoxé
  • Antônio Pereira Manaus
  • Nahre Sol Contemporary Classical Music
  • BIGYUKI Keyboards
  • Alfredo Del-Penho Singer-Songwriter
  • Léo Rodrigues Samba
  • Robert Glasper R&B
  • Raymundo Sodré Bahia
  • Alicia Keys R&B
  • Gregory Tardy Saxophone
  • RAM Mizik Rasin
  • Zeca Pagodinho Rio de Janeiro
  • Devin Naar University of Washington Faculty
  • Ryan Keberle Trombone
  • Rodrigo Caçapa Percussion
  • Eddie Kadi Comedian
  • Maciel Salú Rabeca
  • Jen Shyu Vocalist
  • Brandon J. Acker Chicago
  • Jericho Brown Poet
  • Dan Weiss Tabla
  • Paddy Groenland World Music
  • Mike Compton Songwriter
  • Elizabeth LaPrelle Appalachian Music
  • Carl Allen Jazz Workshops
  • PATRICKTOR4 Global Bass
  • David Hepworth London
  • Jupiter Bokondji African Music
  • Danilo Caymmi Samba
  • Alicia Keys Art Collector
  • Mestre Nenel Salvador
  • Lula Galvão Arranger
  • Nancy Viégas Produtora Áudiovisual, Audiovisual Producer
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  • João Luiz Guitar
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  • David Fiuczynski Composer
  • Orrin Evans Composer
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  • Liz Pelly NYU Tisch School of the Arts Faculty
  • Chano Domínguez Jazz
  • João Bosco Brazil
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  • Jan Ramsey Culture Journalist
  • Nomcebo Zikode House Music
  • Jupiter Bokondji Congo
  • Neo Muyanga Writer
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  • Michael Janisch London
  • Larry Achiampong Ghana
  • Trombone Shorty Trombone
  • Shamarr Allen Trumpet
  • Mandla Buthelezi Johannesburg
  • Joe Lovano Author
  • Jonathan Scales Multi-Cultural
  • Stefano Bollani Classical Music
  • Marcel Camargo Jazz
  • Jeremy Pelt New York City
  • Chris Boardman University of Miami Frost School of Music Faculty
  • Luciana Souza MPB
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  • Garth Cartwright Writer
  • Etienne Charles Trumpet
  • Edu Lobo Rio de Janeiro
  • Rodrigo Amarante Rock
  • Angel Deradoorian Multi-Instrumentalist
  • Justin Stanton Trumpet
  • Bill Frisell Guitar
  • James Strauss Brazil
  • Wouter Kellerman Bass Flute
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  • Ron McCurdy Writer
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  • Raphael Saadiq Record Producer
  • Doug Wamble Record Producer
  • Sam Yahel Jazz
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  • John Francis Flynn Dublin
  • Joshua Abrams Guimbri
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  • Marcus J. Moore Pundit
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  • Miles Mosley Los Angeles
  • Dermot Hussey Author
  • Mateus Alves Composer
  • Mavis Staples Soul
  • Tommy Orange Native American Literature
  • McClenney Multi-Instrumentalist
  • Giorgi Mikadze გიორგი მიქაძე New York City
  • Kronos Quartet Contemporary Classical Music
  • Jubu Smith Blues
  • Carla Visi Brazil
  • Shaun Martin Record Producer
  • Yo La Tengo Indie Rock
  • Elisa Goritzki Choro
  • Wayne Krantz Guitar
  • Ron Mader Writer
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  • Caetano Veloso Singer-Songwriter
  • Marc Cary New York City
  • Bill Pearis Writer
  • Jess Gillam Concert Promoter
  • Paulo Paulelli Brazil
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  • Eric Bogle Scotland
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  • Bill Hinchberger Communications Consultant
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  • McClenney Record Producer
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  • José James New York City
  • Amy K. Bormet Jazz
  • Tom Piazza New Orleans
  • Henrique Cazes Choro
  • Yotam Silberstein Multi-Cultural
  • Fernando César Brasília
  • Owen Williams Software Engineer
  • Gel Barbosa Paraiba
  • Dave Weckl Los Angeles
  • Tarus Mateen New York City
  • Garvia Bailey Radio Presenter
  • Terell Stafford Jazz
  • Nate Chinen Radio Director
  • Larry Achiampong Composer
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  • Janine Jansen Classical Music
  • Siba Veloso Brazil
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  • Orlando Costa Rio de Janeiro
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  • Fatoumata Diawara African Music
  • Maria Drell Higher Education Professional
  • Lívia Mattos Accordion
  • Munir Hossn Multi-Instrumentalist
  • Marquis Hill Jazz
  • Rodrigo Caçapa Viola Brasileira
  • Kurt Andersen Short Stories
  • Emmet Cohen New York City
  • Leon Bridges Soul
  • Super Chikan Blues
  • Miles Okazaki Jazz
  • Gerald Cleaver Jazz
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  • Rosa Cedrón Composer
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  • Louis Marks Record Label Owner
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  • Marco Pereira Choro
  • Anthony Coleman Composer
  • Joachim Cooder Record Producer
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  • Dale Barlow Saxophone
  • Michael Olatuja Nigeria
  • Paulo Costa Lima Salvador
  • Alyn Shipton Writer
  • Ryuichi Sakamoto Record Producer
  • Samba de Nicinha Samba
  • Marcelo Caldi Forró
  • Paulo Martelli Brasil, Brazil
  • Mino Cinélu Percussion
  • Bodek Janke Percussion
  • Amaro Freitas Pernambuco
  • Third Coast Percussion Percussion Ensemble
  • Mauro Senise Brazilian Jazz
  • Alegre Corrêa Guitar
  • Alfredo Rodriguez Composer
  • Pretinho da Serrinha Brazil
  • Andrew Huang Canada
  • Tyler Gordon San Jose, California
  • Lula Moreira Composer
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  • Jorge Glem Mandolin
  • Yelaine Rodriguez Bronx, NY
  • Gustavo Di Dalva Brazil
  • Terri Hinte Travel Writer
  • Duane Benjamin UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Faculty
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  • António Zambujo Singer
  • David Sacks MPB
  • Kaia Kater Appalachian Music
  • John Edward Hasse Curator
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  • Richard Bona Cameroon
  • Brian Stoltz R&B
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  • Tony Trischka Bluegrass
  • Jason Reynolds Washington, D.C.
  • Tab Benoit Record Label Owner
  • Eric Harland Drums
  • Elizabeth LaPrelle Folk & Traditional
  • Eric Galm Trinity College Faculty
  • Martin Hayes Irish Traditional Music
  • Ben Harper R&B
  • Adriana L. Dutra Brazil
  • Jason Reynolds Poet
  • King Britt Live Producer
  • Yamandu Costa Violão de Sete
  • Jon Otis Singer-Songwriter
  • Munir Hossn Composer
  • Saul Williams Writer
  • Oswaldo Amorim Escola de Música de Brasília Faculty
  • Justin Stanton Multi-Cultural
  • Nicholas Barber Arts Journalist
  • Nate Smith Music Producer
  • Keshav Batish Percussion
  • Vijay Gupta Violin
  • Pierre Onassis Brazil
  • Jonathan Scales Steel Pans
  • Doug Adair Braver Angels
  • Spok Frevo Orquestra Recife
  • David Fiuczynski Multi-Cultural
  • Danilo Caymmi Record Producer
  • Iroko Trio Brazil
  • Vivien Schweitzer Culture Journalist

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