Esse Som é Verdadeiro - Carlos Dafé & Adrian Younge

"Esse Som é Verdadeiro” is a celebration of authenticity, both in music and life. The lyrics blend reflections on truth and storytelling with a nod to samba’s enduring legacy. Dafé’s rich voice and lyrical honesty evoke a deep connection to the cultural roots of Black Brazilian music. Adrian Younge’s analog production complements the song’s heartfelt themes, creating a vibrant, rhythmic homage to the genuine power of music and the stories it tells. "I already talked about the process of creating everything in five days, right? What happened was that this trip to Los Angeles really stirred something in me, bringing back memories from 30, 40, even 50 years ago. I remembered a story from when I used to pick up my kids from school. One day, while talking to them, I realized they were lying about something that happened during recess. I told them, "Look, if you're lying, Daddy doesn’t like lies—that’s very bad." Then, on another day, I was walking with them and said something I had mentioned before, but in a different way. Dafezinho turned to his sister Verônica and said, "See? Daddy is lying! He said it was one way before, and now he’s saying something different." At that moment, I couldn’t lose my composure, so I told them, "Yes, lying is bad. But if it’s to avoid confusion or a tragedy, a little lie doesn’t hurt." That experience—playing with words and text—stuck with me. I didn’t want to interfere; I wanted to respect the maestro’s creativity. Because Adrian, wow... he’s in his 40s, I’m in my 70s, and yet we created together, as equals. And that’s why "Esse Som É Verdadeiro." It brought me back to that moment with my kids 50 years ago." - Carlos Dafé With Jazz Is Dead 025, Carlos Dafé reaffirms his legacy while venturing into uncharted musical territory. The album celebrates Dafé’s extraordinary ability to bridge the past and present, blending soul, samba, and funk with contemporary experimentation. His story, voice, and artistry continue to inspire, making him not only a cornerstone of Brazilian Black music but a timeless figure in global music history. #carlosdafé #adrianyounge #jazzisdead