Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Brazilian musician Rogê about his new album, ‘Curyman II’, a celebration of samba. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the Monaco Weekly.
For today's show, I speak with Brazilian musician Roger.
In his new album, Kurimanchu, the Rio de Janeiro born singer celebrates the vibrant samba rhythms of Brazil.
We discuss the album and if samba remains relevant in the music scene in the country.
Roger, what a pleasure.
I'm a big fan of your music as a Brazilian as well.
Your music is very special.
My first question to you as well.
You are in the beautiful city right now, which is.
That's where you're from, Rio, right?
Yes, I'm born and raised here in the same neighborhood, Aquado.
It's my roots and I'm very happy because now I'm not living here anymore.
Now I'm living in Los Angeles.
Six years ago I went to Los Angeles with my family.
So I have opportunity to be here two weeks and I'm very happy to see my brother, my mom and my family, other part of my family and my roots and where I came from.
So very.
I inspire a lot these days, you know, in the air, the music, you know, a lot of sambas in everywhere.
That's the part of my music too.
So much so that in your new album is Kuriman, right?
You have a song called Huge Janeiro A Janeiro as well.