Red Hot Organization Records
Various Artists – SOLAR: Sun Ra In Brasil Red Hot & Ra [YELLOW & RED VINYL 2xLP] – New LP
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SOLAR: Sun Ra In Brasil is a Brazilian celebration of the music of Sun Ra. The album was recorded in 2022 in Bahia and São Paulo, Brazil, and highlights incredible talent in Jazz, Avant-Pop, Rap and poetry. It includes such Brazilian forward-thinking artists such as Metá Metá, Edgar, Xênia França, Tiganá Santana, Max De Castro, Hamilton de Holanda, as well as 3x Grammy nominated vocalist Jazzmeia Horn and world renown musician and songwriter Meshell Ndgeocello.
Red Hot & Ra : SOLAR - Sun Ra In Brasil
1 Astroblack Orunmilá (Feat. Orquestra Afrosinfônica & Jazzmeia Horn)
2 Nature’s God (Sun Ra Sam Ba)(Feat. Munir Hossn, Drummers from Aguidavi do Jêje & Meshell Ndegeocello)
3 Nine Rocket For The Planet (Feat. Metá Metá & Edgar)
4 O Código (Black Prince Charming)(Feat. Fabrício Boliveira & Edbrass Brasil)
5 When There Is No Sun (Intergalactic Version)(Feat. Xênia França + Tiganá Santana)
6 Eu Sou Um Instrumento (Feat. Fabrício Boliveira & Jazzmeia Horn)
7 Interstellar Low Ways (Feat. Hamilton de Holanda Trio)
8 Brainville Dazidéia (Feat. Max de Castro & BNegão & Orchestra Klaxon)
Created and Produced by Xuxa Levy
* Track A1 Produced by Xuxa Levy and Ubiratan Marques
* Tracks B3 Produced by Xuxa Levy & Thiago “Big” Rabello
Produced for The Red Hot Organization by Béco Dranoff, John Carlin and Jonathan Galkin
A&R: Béco Dranoff
Brazil Executive Producer: Beth Moura
Brazil Production Assistant: Luana Moura
Design & Layout: Chris Capuozzo
Paintings, illustrations and lettering: Rimon Guimarães
Red Hot + RA Logo: Rohan Rege
Mastered by Joe Lambert at JLM Mastering, Cortland, NY
All Songs Mixed by João Milliet, assisted by Dani Mariano, except Nine Rocket For The Planet mixed by Mark Yoshizumi, O Código and Eu Sou um Instrumento mixed by Xuxa Levy
Very special thanks to Carlinhos Brown, Cleise Almeida,
Nena Oliveira, Luana Moura, Bruno Marques, Nancy Viegas, Andrea Francês Monica Cosas, Donna Matthew, Marcos Portinari, Diana Zinni and to all artists who have contributed to this project.
Red Hot Team:
Dustin Reid, Upendo Kissai, Elia Einhorn, Earle Sebastian, Kendall Thomas, Adrian Shankar
The Red Hot + Ra series is dedicated to climate justice.
Protect the environment. Promote climate equality.
Proteja o meio ambiente. Promova a justiça climática.
1 Astroblack Orunmilá (Feat. Orquestra Afrosinfônica & Jazzmeia Horn)
2 Nature’s God (Sun Ra Sam Ba)(Feat. Munir Hossn, Drummers from Aguidavi do Jêje & Meshell Ndegeocello)
3 Nine Rocket For The Planet (Feat. Metá Metá & Edgar)
4 O Código (Black Prince Charming)(Feat. Fabrício Boliveira & Edbrass Brasil)
5 When There Is No Sun (Intergalactic Version)(Feat. Xênia França + Tiganá Santana)
6 Eu Sou Um Instrumento (Feat. Fabrício Boliveira & Jazzmeia Horn)
7 Interstellar Low Ways (Feat. Hamilton de Holanda Trio)
8 Brainville Dazidéia (Feat. Max de Castro & BNegão & Orchestra Klaxon)
Created and Produced by Xuxa Levy
* Track A1 Produced by Xuxa Levy and Ubiratan Marques
* Tracks B3 Produced by Xuxa Levy & Thiago “Big” Rabello
Produced for The Red Hot Organization by Béco Dranoff, John Carlin and Jonathan Galkin
A&R: Béco Dranoff
Brazil Executive Producer: Beth Moura
Brazil Production Assistant: Luana Moura
Design & Layout: Chris Capuozzo
Paintings, illustrations and lettering: Rimon Guimarães
Red Hot + RA Logo: Rohan Rege
Mastered by Joe Lambert at JLM Mastering, Cortland, NY
All Songs Mixed by João Milliet, assisted by Dani Mariano, except Nine Rocket For The Planet mixed by Mark Yoshizumi, O Código and Eu Sou um Instrumento mixed by Xuxa Levy
Very special thanks to Carlinhos Brown, Cleise Almeida,
Nena Oliveira, Luana Moura, Bruno Marques, Nancy Viegas, Andrea Francês Monica Cosas, Donna Matthew, Marcos Portinari, Diana Zinni and to all artists who have contributed to this project.
Red Hot Team:
Dustin Reid, Upendo Kissai, Elia Einhorn, Earle Sebastian, Kendall Thomas, Adrian Shankar
The Red Hot + Ra series is dedicated to climate justice.
Protect the environment. Promote climate equality.
Proteja o meio ambiente. Promova a justiça climática.
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released October 27, 2023
01. Astroblack Orunmilá (Feat. Orquestra Afrosinfônica & Jazzmeia Horn)
(Sun Ra/ Ubiratan Marques upon Ketu Nation Folk Song)
Arranged and Conducted by: Ubiratan Marques
Lead Vocals: Jazzmeia Horn
Choir: Tâmara Pessôa , Raquel Monteiro, Dinha Dórea, Djara Mahim
Sax Solo: Nilton Azevedo
Flutes: Nilton Azevedo, Julio Sant’Anna
Clarinets: Indira Dourado, Alessandra Leão
Saxophones: Gleison Coelho (Baritone), Léo Couto
(Alto Sax), Nerisvaldo Tukano (Tenor Sax)
Trumpets: Everaldo Pequeno, Karen Fernanda
Trombones: Gilmar Chaves, Toni Jaonitã
Tuba: Carlos Eduardo Alves
Vibes: Érica Sá
Percussion: Lucas de Gal, Nem Cardoso, Jeison Wilde
Electric Bass: Marcus Sampaio
Double Bass: Angelo Santiago, Marcos Sampaio
Rhodes Piano: Ubiratan Marques
Recorded by Paulo Cesar(PC) at Ilha dos Sapos
Studios (Salvador,Bahia), Assisted by Uelinton Cerqueira
Jazzmeia Horn recorded by Mark Yoshizumi @ Spice House Brooklyn, NY, Assisted by Emma Nicoletti
Executive Producer: Nena Oliveira(Casa da Ponte)
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02. Nature’s God (Sun Ra Sam Ba)(Feat. Munir Hossn, Drummers from Aguidavi do Jêje & Meshell Ndegeocello)
Featuring Meshell Ndegeocello + Munir Hossn +
Drummers from Aguidavi do Jêje
(Sun Ra / Munir Hossn / Meshell Ndegeocello / Xuxa Levy)
Guitars and Vocals: Munir Hossn
Bass, Synth and Vocals: MeShell Ndegeocello
Percussions and Voices: Luizinho do Jêje, Kainan
do Jêje, Icaro Sá
Percussion recorded by Tadeu Mascarenhas at Casa
das Máquinas Studios, Salvador, Bahia
Meshell Ndegeocello vocals recorded by Eric Elterman at Boomtown Studio, Brooklyn, NY
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03. Nine Rocket For The Planet (Feat. Metá Metá & Edgar)
Featuring Metá Metá + Edgar
(Sun Ra, Edgar, Kiko Dinucci, Thiago França,
Juçara Marçal / Xuxa Levy)
Vocals and MC: Edgar
Vocals: Juçara Marçal
Guitar, Sampler and Synth: Kiko Dinucci
Saxophone, EWI Wind Synth: Thiago França
Recorded by Fernando Sanches at El Rocha Studios, São Paulo, Brasil, Assisted by Maiane Sousa
Mixed by Mark Yoshizumi @ Spice House, Brooklyn, NY
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04. O Código (Black Prince Charming) (Feat. Fabrício Boliveira & Edbrass Brasil)
(Sun Ra / Xuxa Levy / Fabrício Boliveira / Edbrass)
Poetry: “Black Prince Charming” by Sun Ra
Actor: Fabrício Boliveira
Prepared Trumpet, Sound Objects, Drums: Edbrass Brasil
Cello Effects: Jonas Moncaio
Recorded by Alex Mesquita at Curva do Tempo Studios, Salvador, Bahia
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05. When There Is No Sun (Intergalactic Version)(Feat. Xênia França + Tiganá Santana)
(Sun Ra / Xuxa Levy)
Poetry: “I Will Wait For You” by Sun Ra (Portuguese Version by Xuxa Levy)
Vocals: Xênia França and Tiganá Santana
Hand Pan: Alexandre Lora
Rhodes Piano / Minimoog: Fabio Leandro
Cellos: Jonas Moncaio
Drums: Jotaerre
Double Bass: Sidiel Vieira
Arrangement, Keyboards & Effects: Xuxa Levy
Recorded at Da Pá Virada Studios, São Paulo, Brazil in November 2022 by Thiago “Big” Rabello, Assisted by Gustavo Foppa
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06. Eu Sou Um Instrumento (Feat. Fabrício Boliveira & Jazzmeia Horn)
(Sun Ra)
Poetry: “I Am An Instrument” by Sun Ra
Actor: Fabrício Boliveira
Synthesizers: Xuxa Levy
Vocals: Jazzmeia Horn
Recorded by Beto Mendonça at 185 Studios, São Paulo, Brazil
Jazzmeia Horn vocals recorded by Mark Yoshizumi @ Spice House Brooklyn, NY, Assisted by Emma Nicoletti
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07. Interstellar Low Ways (Feat. Hamilton de Holanda Trio)
(Sun Ra)
Bandolim: Hamilton de Holanda
Drums and Percussion: Thiago “Big” Rabello
Rhodes Piano/Moog Bass/ Keyboards: Salomão Soares
Synths & Effects: Xuxa Levy
Produced by Xuxa Levy, Thiago “Big” Rabello and Marcos Portinari
Recorded in November 2022 at Da Pá Virada Studios, São Paulo, Brazil by Thiago “Big” Rabello, Assistanted by Gustavo Foppa
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08. Brainville Dazidéia (Feat. Max de Castro & BNegão & Orchestra Klaxon)
(Sun Ra / Bnegão / Max de Castro / Xuxa Levy)
Arranged and Conducted by: Max de Castro
Vocals/MC: BNegão
Drums: Thiaguinho Silva
Bass: Robinho Tavares
Guitar: Mackson Kennedy
Rhodes Piano: Yaniel Matos
Percussion: China Cunha
Trumpets: Estefane Santos
Saxophones: Sintia Piccin
Trombones, Trumpet, French Horn, Bass Clarinet:
Richard Fermino
Recorded at Da Pá Virada Studios, São Paulo, Brazil, inNovember 2022 by Thiago “Big’ Rabello, Assisted by Gustavo Foppa
Mixed by João Milliet
01. Astroblack Orunmilá (Feat. Orquestra Afrosinfônica & Jazzmeia Horn)
(Sun Ra/ Ubiratan Marques upon Ketu Nation Folk Song)
Arranged and Conducted by: Ubiratan Marques
Lead Vocals: Jazzmeia Horn
Choir: Tâmara Pessôa , Raquel Monteiro, Dinha Dórea, Djara Mahim
Sax Solo: Nilton Azevedo
Flutes: Nilton Azevedo, Julio Sant’Anna
Clarinets: Indira Dourado, Alessandra Leão
Saxophones: Gleison Coelho (Baritone), Léo Couto
(Alto Sax), Nerisvaldo Tukano (Tenor Sax)
Trumpets: Everaldo Pequeno, Karen Fernanda
Trombones: Gilmar Chaves, Toni Jaonitã
Tuba: Carlos Eduardo Alves
Vibes: Érica Sá
Percussion: Lucas de Gal, Nem Cardoso, Jeison Wilde
Electric Bass: Marcus Sampaio
Double Bass: Angelo Santiago, Marcos Sampaio
Rhodes Piano: Ubiratan Marques
Recorded by Paulo Cesar(PC) at Ilha dos Sapos
Studios (Salvador,Bahia), Assisted by Uelinton Cerqueira
Jazzmeia Horn recorded by Mark Yoshizumi @ Spice House Brooklyn, NY, Assisted by Emma Nicoletti
Executive Producer: Nena Oliveira(Casa da Ponte)
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02. Nature’s God (Sun Ra Sam Ba)(Feat. Munir Hossn, Drummers from Aguidavi do Jêje & Meshell Ndegeocello)
Featuring Meshell Ndegeocello + Munir Hossn +
Drummers from Aguidavi do Jêje
(Sun Ra / Munir Hossn / Meshell Ndegeocello / Xuxa Levy)
Guitars and Vocals: Munir Hossn
Bass, Synth and Vocals: MeShell Ndegeocello
Percussions and Voices: Luizinho do Jêje, Kainan
do Jêje, Icaro Sá
Percussion recorded by Tadeu Mascarenhas at Casa
das Máquinas Studios, Salvador, Bahia
Meshell Ndegeocello vocals recorded by Eric Elterman at Boomtown Studio, Brooklyn, NY
--
03. Nine Rocket For The Planet (Feat. Metá Metá & Edgar)
Featuring Metá Metá + Edgar
(Sun Ra, Edgar, Kiko Dinucci, Thiago França,
Juçara Marçal / Xuxa Levy)
Vocals and MC: Edgar
Vocals: Juçara Marçal
Guitar, Sampler and Synth: Kiko Dinucci
Saxophone, EWI Wind Synth: Thiago França
Recorded by Fernando Sanches at El Rocha Studios, São Paulo, Brasil, Assisted by Maiane Sousa
Mixed by Mark Yoshizumi @ Spice House, Brooklyn, NY
--
04. O Código (Black Prince Charming) (Feat. Fabrício Boliveira & Edbrass Brasil)
(Sun Ra / Xuxa Levy / Fabrício Boliveira / Edbrass)
Poetry: “Black Prince Charming” by Sun Ra
Actor: Fabrício Boliveira
Prepared Trumpet, Sound Objects, Drums: Edbrass Brasil
Cello Effects: Jonas Moncaio
Recorded by Alex Mesquita at Curva do Tempo Studios, Salvador, Bahia
--
05. When There Is No Sun (Intergalactic Version)(Feat. Xênia França + Tiganá Santana)
(Sun Ra / Xuxa Levy)
Poetry: “I Will Wait For You” by Sun Ra (Portuguese Version by Xuxa Levy)
Vocals: Xênia França and Tiganá Santana
Hand Pan: Alexandre Lora
Rhodes Piano / Minimoog: Fabio Leandro
Cellos: Jonas Moncaio
Drums: Jotaerre
Double Bass: Sidiel Vieira
Arrangement, Keyboards & Effects: Xuxa Levy
Recorded at Da Pá Virada Studios, São Paulo, Brazil in November 2022 by Thiago “Big” Rabello, Assisted by Gustavo Foppa
--
06. Eu Sou Um Instrumento (Feat. Fabrício Boliveira & Jazzmeia Horn)
(Sun Ra)
Poetry: “I Am An Instrument” by Sun Ra
Actor: Fabrício Boliveira
Synthesizers: Xuxa Levy
Vocals: Jazzmeia Horn
Recorded by Beto Mendonça at 185 Studios, São Paulo, Brazil
Jazzmeia Horn vocals recorded by Mark Yoshizumi @ Spice House Brooklyn, NY, Assisted by Emma Nicoletti
--
07. Interstellar Low Ways (Feat. Hamilton de Holanda Trio)
(Sun Ra)
Bandolim: Hamilton de Holanda
Drums and Percussion: Thiago “Big” Rabello
Rhodes Piano/Moog Bass/ Keyboards: Salomão Soares
Synths & Effects: Xuxa Levy
Produced by Xuxa Levy, Thiago “Big” Rabello and Marcos Portinari
Recorded in November 2022 at Da Pá Virada Studios, São Paulo, Brazil by Thiago “Big” Rabello, Assistanted by Gustavo Foppa
--
08. Brainville Dazidéia (Feat. Max de Castro & BNegão & Orchestra Klaxon)
(Sun Ra / Bnegão / Max de Castro / Xuxa Levy)
Arranged and Conducted by: Max de Castro
Vocals/MC: BNegão
Drums: Thiaguinho Silva
Bass: Robinho Tavares
Guitar: Mackson Kennedy
Rhodes Piano: Yaniel Matos
Percussion: China Cunha
Trumpets: Estefane Santos
Saxophones: Sintia Piccin
Trombones, Trumpet, French Horn, Bass Clarinet:
Richard Fermino
Recorded at Da Pá Virada Studios, São Paulo, Brazil, inNovember 2022 by Thiago “Big’ Rabello, Assisted by Gustavo Foppa
Mixed by João Milliet