Description
Release Date Friday 17th October 2025
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection for that date.
Presenting a joyous double dose of Brazilian pifano magic by Joao do Pife,
taken from his iconic Folclore Alagoano LP and pressed for the first time on
7" vinyl
The infectious, uplifting energy of the instrumental track 'Garoto Do Pife' has been a
dancefloor weapon for revered selectors such as Gilles Peterson, Cliffy and the Mr
Bongo DJs, and we are proud to be reissuing it for the first time.
The pifano, pifaro or pife, which creates the distinctive melodies in these tracks, is a
simple seven-hole woodwind instrument from the Northeast region of Brazil. Often
made out of bamboo or taquara wood, they are rich in folkloric music tradition and
paired with percussion instruments to form the Bandas de Pifanos groups, which
originated from the Northeastern states of the country. "Pifeiros" such as Joao do
Pife, Edmilson do Pifano, and Carlos Malta brought the pifano into a wider public eye
through their albums and vinyl recordings.
A part of pifano maestro Joao do Pife's rich legacy, these two mesmerizing and
timeless tracks originate from his sought-after 1975 LP Folclore Alagoano, released
on the Tropicana label. Born Joao Alfredo Marques dos Santos in 1943, in Riacho das
Almas, Joao do Pife became an ambassador of Northern Brazilian culture and folklore
through his music, which placed the pifano centre stage.
For this 7" issue, we have curated two of our favourite tracks from the album, 'Garoto
Do Pife' and 'Homenagem a Ludugero', that exude a driving and joyous dancefloor
energy. With lively accordion and organ accompaniments that weave around Joao do
Pife's sublime pifano playing, they channel a folk spirit that will resonate deep within
your soul.
As inspiration for the picture sleeve, we have adapted the original cover photo art for
this 7 inch issue. Joao do Pife's music, which is housed within, will sweep you away to
Northeastern Brazil in an instant.
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