É Real … É Verdade… - Carlos Dafé & Adrian Younge

"É Real... É Verdade” is a poetic tribute to the mystical connection between humanity and the sea. The lyrics evoke imagery of mermaids, shells, and stars intertwined with the shoreline, creating a sense of enchantment and reverence. Honoring the spirits of Oxum and Iemanjá, Dafé’s voice carries a spiritual depth, celebrating the ocean as both a source of life and salvation. Adrian Younge’s ethereal arrangements amplify the track’s mystical atmosphere, merging samba-soul with a profound sense of Afro-Brazilian spirituality. "I have many influences—American music, European classical music, Latin music, and regional music from different countries. And, of course, Brazil—which is practically a continent, with so many different genres and composers. For example, since I was a kid, I remember hearing a composer from Bahia on the radio—me, a Carioca, hearing his music, and it stuck in my memory. And later, his daughter... I’m talking about Dorival Caymmi. His daughter, Nana Caymmi, recorded two of my sambas. I also worked with Dori Caymmi and Danilo Caymmi in a show by Arthur Verocai—my first arranger at Philips Records in 1972. Now, this song is about a moment—a walk along the Rio de Janeiro shoreline, in Barra da Tijuca, at Recreio dos Bandeirantes. I was with my wife, my daughter, my son, my grandson, and a dear friend who has since passed. And while composing with Adrian, that memory of our walk on the beach came flooding back." - 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