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The Ipanemas, aka Os Ipanemas are led by Brazilian septuagenarians Wilson Das Neves and Neco. Both have had extraordinary careers spanning five decades as key players at the heart of Brazilian musical history. Wilson Das Neves, now also a vocalist, has long been one of the most sought-after drummers in Brazil and Neco’s bossa guitar genius can be traced to countless cult classics. They have recorded and toured with so many greats including Elis Regina, Tom Jobim, Wilson Simonal, Jorge Ben, Chico Buarque and Elza Soares. Wilson also features with Rio’s new samba big band Orquestra Imperial.

Intrinsically innovative at the time of its release, their eponymous debut recording is now considered an absolute classic. In a remarkable twist, the follow up wasn’t recorded until almost 40 years later in 2001 with ‘The Return of The Ipanemas’ for Far Out Recordings. As a landmark recording by sensational veteran musicians, the album was acclaimed by the press, with The Independent and Music Week calling The Ipanemas Brazil’s closest equivalent to Cuba’s Buena Vista Social Club. ‘Afro Bossa’ was recorded two years later, followed by ‘Samba is Our Gift’ in 2006 which confirmed ‘their sound remains extraordinarily fresh – exhilaratingly spacious and aerodynamic’ [The Daily Telegraph]. ‘Call of the Gods’ is their best album yet.

The Ipanemas debut tour in April 2008 is a rare chance to hear their 1960s repertoire as well as songs from all their Far Out releases played live in the UK for the first time ever. The line up includes very special guests Alex Mahleiros and Ivan Conti of Azymuth.

	The Ipanemas- The Call of the Gods The Ipanemas fifth album ‘Call of the Gods’ is a gorgeous slice of Brazilian vintage magic and clearly invokes the spirit of their 1962 debut ‘Os Ipanemas’. Back then they forged their own unique sound by infusing bossa nova with African traditions, jazz instrumentation and the lyrical themes of Samba-Canção [sung samba] Pre-Order the album from The Far Out Store»
	The Ipanemas- Samba is Our Gift The tour de force of ‘Samba is Our Gift’ is its ability to invoke this sense of Sixties Rio de Janeiro, of hip jazz spots in Copacabana and late-night jam sessions in downtown Lapa. In the brief period that these musicians came together to record their first album they pushed the musical barriers and ‘Samba is Our Gift’ sees them revisiting this wildly creative time, yet now playing this music with the musical experience of seasoned veterans. Buy album from The Far Out Store»
	The Ipanemas- Afro Bossa The Ipanemas are Brazilian musicians who in the 1960s changed the face of Brazilian music with their Afro Samba sound. Forty years later they are back with their second album on Far Out with more than a leaning to Africa. Influences ranging from the traditional Brazilian sound of capoeira in the shape of the berimbau to the eastern sound through the tabla Download from Far Out Store» Buy CD from Amazon»
	The Return of The Ipanemas An atmospheric album of material rich with the spirit of Africa in Brazil. Playing on the album are Wilson Des Neves, Neco and Marinho, all members of the original group Os Ipanemas', who were the first to blend elements of the street sound of 'Samba Africano' with the newly emerging bossa nova. Buy 12" Vinyl Album from Far Out Store »