to Wired, is a Jedi descipile from Brazil who makes “laid back Sao Paulo funk” (Wikipedia calls it ). Signed to (you know them as the home of DJ Shadow, Blackalicious, et al.), Curumin released his newest album, JapanPopShow, in May. A fantastic blend of funk, dub, hip-hop, samba, rock, and who knows what else, the album is compelling in its diversity. Check out two of its tracks below, and then buy it .
Curumin – Kyoto (JapanPopShow, 2008)
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Curumin – Magrela Fever (JapanPopShow, 2008)
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