ANTONIO CARLOS & JOCAFI JID026
Antonio Carlos & Jocafi, the legendary duo from Bahia, are set to release a new album in collaboration with Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad this April.
Antonio Carlos & Jocafi, the legendary duo from Bahia whose music has embodied the soul of Brasil for over five decades, return with a bold new collaboration: Jazz Is Dead 026. Introduced to Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad by Beto Barreto of Baiana System, the meeting was instant magic. “The first time we met, it was like family,” they recall. That kinship led Younge and Muhammad to invite the duo to Los Angeles, where they carried a handful of ideas and created new songs on the spot—an intuitive, improvisatory process that defines the Jazz Is Dead ethos.
Now, with Jazz Is Dead 026, Antônio Carlos & Jocafi reaffirm their creative vitality while introducing their timeless Bahian spirit to a new generation. “Adrian’s love for Brasil is greater than that of many Brasilians,” they say, noting how deeply he listens, studies, and channels the rhythms, stories, and feelings of their culture. The result is an album that bridges Salvador’s Mercado Modelo with the global stage, weaving Bahia’s folkloric traditions into Jazz Is Dead’s analog soul.
This collaboration stands not only as a continuation of their journey but also as a testament to the enduring power of Bahia’s music—a sound that carries history, resistance, and joy in every beat. From Você Abusou to Jazz Is Dead 026, Antônio Carlos & Jocafi remain essential voices in the evolving story of Brasilian music.
Check out our latest single "Rala Bucho" out now on all platforms!
It is an energetic track built on spontaneous creativity, blending regional Brazilian slang with bold rhythms and vibrant melodies. Its lyrics explore playful wordplay and cultural references, capturing a spirit of improvisation and joy. Anchored in vivid vocals and innovative arrangements, the song fuses Brazilian tradition with contemporary flair, celebrating the power of storytelling through music.
