Vocalist Lucas Arruda continues to seamlessly merge Soul and Pop with Brazilian rhythms with his latest “Onda Nova”. The soothing synths of “Dragoes E Tigres” combined with Arruda’s vocals will sink into you like a warm summer breeze. “Soulshine” is a soul jazz number that’s driven by a thumping bass groove and gorgeous harmonies. “What I’d Do For Love” is steeped in the Brazilian Pop/AOR tradition and features a Portuguese version as well. Arruda is carrying the torch set by Lincoln Olivetti & Robson Jorge. Their recordings were a staple of Brazilian funk from the late seventies through the eighties. This release ensures that Brazilian Soul Pop is in good hands.
