His style is sometimes called samba-funk, and it incorporates many jazz, bossa nova, and hip hop elements as well. His first two albums, Achados e Perdidos and Japanpopshow, were released by ybmusic. On the thirtd, but pioneering Arrocha (Six Degrees Records), he has built upon prior success in creating a melodically addicting and rhythmically potent exploration of modern Brazil.
Discovered by California hip-hop outfit Blackalicious on a 2005 South American tour, the duo helped Curumin gain international recognition by releasing his debut, Achados e Perdidos, in the United States. After successfully launching his presence in the States at CMJ that same year, he was quickly booked to perform at Chicago's World Music Festival and the M3 Conference the following year. Natalie Portman included his track 'Tudo Bern Malandro' on a compilation; when 'Guerreiro' was used in a Nike ad during the FIFA World Cup, the fame he never sought was ensured.
It was Curumin's second album, JapanPopShow, that really launched him in 2008. His unique fusing of samba, reggae, electronica, funk and hip-hop earned him gigs at Central Park Summerstage, Los Angeles's Grand Performances, the Montreal Jazz Fest, the Red Hot Rio +2 concert at Brooklyn's BAM and San Francisco's Stern Grove. He's performed alongside Femi Kuti, Jorge Ben, Money Mark, Blackalicious and Juana Molina, and earned glowing accolades from the NY Times, Spin, the Village Voice and Billboard.com.
Part of a wave of evolutionary Brazilian artists updating their native soundscape, this self-professed tropicalia and funk addict now delves deeply into the electronic sound of his MPC to control the direction. 'I created different atmospheres and textures from doing a lot of research with all of the albums I have here in my house,' he says. Being that his home would not cater to a full band set-up, Arrocha dives right into the heart of his intentions: it's a warm, sensitive journey featuring gorgeous melodies floating over a wash of spacious percussion, guitars and bass, while never losing the danceable beats that his culture demands.
Dançando No Escuro
Curumin Lyrics
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Muita poça se formou
E pra num moiá os pé
Andava oiando pro chão
De repente um sol vingou
E nuvem se espaçou
Muita luz se esparramou
E uma brancura dominou
Mirou no nervo da visão
Os óio escureceu
Iluminou o coração
Nessa cegueira dos óio
E a clareza do porão
Só via minha preta e eu
Dançando um forrozinho na escuridão
The first verse of Curumin's song "Dançando No Escuro" describes a situation where there was a heavy rain that caused many puddles to form. In order to avoid getting their feet wet, the person was looking down while walking. Suddenly, the sun appeared and the clouds dispersed, spreading light and brightness all around. The puddles were transformed into sparkling reflections that illuminated the surroundings. The visual whiteness that dominated the scene captured the person's attention and made them close their eyes. Despite being temporarily blinded, the person felt a rush of emotions that illuminated their heart. In this moment of blindness and clarity, the only thing visible was the person's partner and them, dancing a forró together in the darkness.
The song then carries on to describe the feeling of being lost in the moment, without worrying about the world around them or even about the passage of time. Both people are engrossed in the moment, enjoying each other's company and the music, and feeling completely attuned to each other. They don't need any external validation or distraction because all they need is the love they share as they dance in the dark.
Line by Line Meaning
De uma chuva que lavou
From a rain that washed away
Muita poça se formou
Many puddles were created
E pra num moiá os pé
And to not get our feet wet
Andava oiando pro chão
We walked looking down
De repente um sol vingou
Suddenly the sun came out
E nuvem se espaçou
And the clouds cleared
Muita luz se esparramou
A lot of light was spread
Acendeu as poças e a imensidão
It lit up the puddles and the expanse
E uma brancura dominou
And a whiteness took over
Mirou no nervo da visão
Aimed at the nerve of vision
Os óio escureceu
The eyes darkened
Iluminou o coração
But it illuminated the heart
Nessa cegueira dos óio
In this blindness of the eyes
E a clareza do porão
And the clarity of the basement
Só via minha preta e eu
I only saw my girl and me
Dançando um forrozinho na escuridão
Dancing a little forró in the dark
Writer(s): ALBUQUERQUE LUCIANO NAKATA
Contributed by Kayla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jane Flores
"De uma chuva que lavou
Muita poça se formou
E pra num moiá os pé
Andava oiando pro chão
De repente um sol vingou
E nuvem se espaçou
Muita luz se esparramou
Acendeu as poças e a imensidão...
E uma brancura dominou
Mirou no nervo da visão
Os óio escureceu
Iluminou o coração
Nessa cegueira dos óio
E a clareza do porão
Só via minha preta e eu
Dançando um forrozinho na escuridão." (♥)
øgaiht 781460
Será que Curumin não tem um trabalho ruim? Esse cara é uma preciosidade
Jane Flores
"De uma chuva que lavou
Muita poça se formou
E pra num moiá os pé
Andava oiando pro chão
De repente um sol vingou
E nuvem se espaçou
Muita luz se esparramou
Acendeu as poças e a imensidão...
E uma brancura dominou
Mirou no nervo da visão
Os óio escureceu
Iluminou o coração
Nessa cegueira dos óio
E a clareza do porão
Só via minha preta e eu
Dançando um forrozinho na escuridão." (♥)
Caius Caesar
Linda canção.
C R
Voltei pra dizer que esse álbum é um dos melhores da história da musica brasileira
Bruno Oliveira
Uma das músicas mais belas da MPB... Marku faz falta.
Le Vasconcellos
Prata da casa. Talento.
Johnny_roots
Suave na nave ✌🏽✨❤️
Bruno Tikyn
Que obra meu mano 🔥
Ingrid Sobral
Mermão, que viagem! ♡ máximo respeito!
Heloisa Ribeiro
"E uma brancura dominou, mirou no nervo da visão; os óio escureceu, iluminou o coração; nessa cegueira dos óio e a clareza do porão, só via minha preta e eu dançando um forrózin na escuridão" ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ lindopordemaisss