Born of Spanish and Japanese parents in 1976 in São Paulo, Brazil, Luciano … Read Full Bio ↴Born of Spanish and Japanese parents in 1976 in São Paulo, Brazil, Luciano Nakata Albuquerque adopted the persona Curumin (KOO-roo-mean) as a way of exploring the possibilities of Brazil's many sonic heritages. Known globally as the land of bossa nova and samba, the youthful vocalist/multi-instrumentalist/producer has borrowed much from his Brazilian culture but expanded upon it by creating an inviting, sensual tone while eschewing any lust for stardom through mainstream sounds.

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.

Sapo Cururu
Curumin Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Sapo Cururu' by these artists:

Galinha Pintadinha Sapo cururu, Na beira do rio Quando o sapo canta, ô maninha …
Gallina Pintadita Sapo Cururú En la vera del río Cuando el sapo canta, ¡oh!…
Jorge Mautner Este sapo cururu não anda de bicicleta Mas ele anda dizendo…
Maskavo Sapo Cururu Na beira do rio Quando o sapo canta, oh maninha …

We have lyrics for these tracks by Curumin:

Afoxoque Se me andam a falar Na liberdade Isso cheira bem Cheira p…
Boca de Groselha Boca de groselha Me fala besteira Boca de groselha Me fala b…
Bora Passear Me dê sua mão vamos embora Bora passear Pra dentro dessa noi…

Compacto Mais um dia besta Aqui no meu mocó Quero fazer contato Engro…
Curukurombo Curumin paraguaio Mandarim do mato Mameluco caduco Chega che…
Dançando No Escuro De uma chuva que lavou Muita poça se formou E pra num…
Doce Sinto cheiro desse rio, É doce, é doce, é doce, é…
Esperança Mesmo Não sendo mais o seu amor Não perco A minha paz int…
Guerreiro (Segura ai malandragem...) Ehhhhh Pela janela vejo sombras …
Kyoto Baixa todo pajé e pajá Desce a shiva, buda e alá Pra…
Magrela Fever Eu me coço e saio fora. Pensamento tá dormente. Vida intei…
Mistério Stereo Eu fiz um par de brincos Pra brincar todo dia Todo dia,…
Paris Vila Matilde Saudade de um soldado em guerra, Vagando pelo velho mundo, …
Passarinho Quando o meu amor me disse venha Que eu sou a…
Pra Nunca Mais Vou andando só por andar, Sonhando sem acordar. Vou sent…
Samba Japa E sonhou A menina sonhou alí E sonhou A menina sonhou alí…
Treme Terra Chama a força do ventre que gera (Treme terra, treme terra) …
Tudo Bem Malandro Acordo cedo, logo de manhã Busum lotado, ligo o walkman Trab…
Vem Menina Vem menina Não faz assim comigo não Ela zomba de verdade …
Vestido de Prata Precisa fazer pra baiano um vestido de prata. Precisa fazer…
You Haven We are amazed but not amused By all the things you…

You Haven't Done Nothing We are amazed but not amused By all the things you…

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