Gilles Peterson - Brazilika

BBC Radio 1 DJ Gilles Peterson compiled a new collage mix tape from the vaults of Far Out Recordings for this fifteenth anniversary celebration. As a close friend to label-owner Joe Davis for 25 years, Gilles Peterson has been a constant supporter of the original and best UK based Brazilian record label. The pair released the original 'Brazilika'-compilation on Gilles' Talking Loud-label 15 years ago and now return with the fourth album in this Far Out-series, following fine albums with party mixes from Kenny Dope, 4 Hero and Andy Votel. Taking it back to the old school and presenting Brazil's best new talent, 'Brazilika' infectiously mixes through the label's wide ranging styles. 23 songs including 5 exclusive tracks make 'Brazilika' another 'must have' for the Brazilian music-lover. Especially the songs of Azymuth (Melo Dos Dois Bicudos and the Spiritual South remix of Depois Do Carnival), Clara Moreno and Democustico are a tasty but I guess every listener will have his own favourites. For me, the song Balinha (Binario) is the only one that's a bit 'out of the box' in this collection, but on ther other hand, that was and still is always a quality of the compiler, Gilles Peterson, and  what makes this album another unique document for those willing to explore Brazilian music.