Maria Rita Stumpf - Brasileira '1988/2024

Tracks list

Maria Rita is a musical pioneer that was ahead of her time. On first hearing her
song, 'Cantico Brasileiro No.3 (Kamaiura)', we thought it sounded like a
contemporary remix that an artist such as Carl Craig could have produced. In
fact, it came out in 1988 and was taken from Maria's 'Brasileira' album,
released on the Brazilian, independent Acorde imprint. The song would go on to
gain cult status with its inclusion on John Gomez's superb 'Outro Tempo'
compilation, released on the Music From Memory label in 2017.

The album fuses new-age electronics with indigenous vocals and Amazonian
rhythms. It is beautiful and unique and takes you on a journey through different
moods, textures and ethereal planes. Through the sounds Maria created, you join
her on a timeless voyage gazing into the future whilst embracing her powerful
roots.

Maria Rita Stumpf was born in the southern inland of Brazil, in the mountains of
Aparados da Serra. She started writing music at the age of 14, and through
participation in festivals and song contests, she developed her material and
sound. A move to Rio de Janeiro in 1985 furthered her career and led to the
release of the 'Brasileira' album. The record features the legendary pianist
Luiz Eca, alongside the group Uakti and Ricardo Bordini.

1993 saw the release of 'Mapa das Nuvens (Map of the Clouds)' on CD via the
Leblon label, but soon after, Maria would have a hiatus from the music industry,
dedicating herself to her cultural and arts agency, Acorde. She left the stage
and recordings behind, but quality always shines through and years after its
original release, international diggers, producers and DJs rediscovered the
greatness of Maria's music. This would lead to a re-issue of the 'Brasileira'
LP, and later Optimo Music/Selva Discos released a 12" EP of 'Brasileira'
remixes by Selvagem, Carrot Green and Joakim. Maria also spoke at the Red Bull
Music Academy Festival in Sao Paulo, performed at both the Kino Beat Festival
and the Brazilian leg of the Dutch festival, Dekmantel. Her two latest albums
received critical acclaim, 'Inkiri Om' in 2020 and 'Ver Tente' in 2022. At last,
Maria has got the credit and kudos she deserves, inspiring new and future
generations of producers and music lovers.

Though previously re-issued, it was after a conversation with Maria that we
learned that she wanted to keep this sublime record in press, and this was
something that we couldn't wait to put into action. So here it is, the Mr Bongo
pressing of 'Brasileira', housed in a gatefold cover.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Maria Rita Stumpf, Paulo Santos Uakti, Marco Antônio Guimarães -
Cântico Brasileiro No. 3 (Kamaiurá) (4:01) 
1.02 - Maria Rita Stumpf, Ricardo Bordini - Felicidade (2:22) 
1.03 - Maria Rita Stumpf, Luiz Eça - Cântico Brasileiro No. 6 (Temporã)
(4:55) 
1.04 - Maria Rita Stumpf, Ricardo Bordini - Canção da Garoa (1:41) 
1.05 - Maria Rita Stumpf, Paulo Santos Uakti, Decio Ramos, Marco Antônio
Guimarães - Lamento Africano / Rictus (4:26) 
1.06 - Maria Rita Stumpf, Ricardo Bordini - A Cidade (4:35) 
1.07 - Maria Rita Stumpf, Paulo Santos Uakti, Decio Ramos, Marco Antônio
Guimarães - Cântico Brasileiro No. 1 (2:39) 
1.08 - Maria Rita Stumpf - Relhaços (1:35) 
1.09 - Maria Rita Stumpf, Ricardo Bordini - Trilhas (2:10) 
1.10 - Maria Rita Stumpf - Melodia de Veludo (1:17) 
1.11 - Maria Rita Stumpf, Luiz Eça - Canção de Barco e de Olvido (3:30)

1.12 - Maria Rita Stumpf, Ricardo Bordini - O Amor (1:04)

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