Joyce - The Essential Joyce 1970-1996

The original inspiration for the release of this album was when Mr Bongo discovered that he had lost his copy of 'Docura Forte Luli' and in desperation to hear it again decided to include it in a compilation covering the career of one of his favourite Brasilian artists, Joyce.

So, the year is 1989... Every Sunday afternoon at the Dingwalls Club in Camden Town a young Giles Peterson spins lost gems from around the world. And the tune that has just sent the sweating crowd in this tiny, packed, darkened club into orbit? That'll be Aldeia de Ogum, a rare Brazilian track by Joyce, which was doing the business on both the dancefloor and record stores, changing hands at well over £100.

The rush of interest by the then new Jazz scene, saw the emergence of shops and labels such as Talkin' Loud, Mr Bongo, Soul Jazz and Acid Jazz. This led to a whole new generation of record buyers and collectors seeking out hard to find back catalogues of artists such as Joyce.

Her albums have been extensively bootlegged in the UK & Europe but this was the first album to cover her recording career. It covers the sounds of an extraordinary and resilient artist over four decades and almost 30 years.

Her popularity was finally established in the UK at an incredible celebratory concert at the Brixton Fridge in 1993, packed to the rafters and again with Giles Peterson as DJ.

Over time, Joyce's music has spanned both musical and cultural divides, from 60's psychedilia to Brazilian dancefloor jazz and Joni Mitchell style folk through to anti-government revolutionary political songs (Brazil's military dictatorship persecuted many artists, Joyce included, having their material censored and banned).

Tracklist

1. Joyce - Caqui listen
2. Joyce - Nada Será Como Antes listen
3. Joyce - Adeus Maria Fulo listen
4. Joyce - The Man From The Avenue listen
5. Joyce - História Do Samba listen
6. Joyce - Joya listen
7. Joyce - Pelo Telefone listen
8. Joyce - Pede Passagem listen
9. Joyce - Acorda Amor listen
10. Joyce - Viola Fora De Moda listen
11. Joyce - Passarinho listen
12. Joyce - Clareana listen
13. Joyce - Aldeia De Ogum listen
14. Joyce - Banana listen
15. Joyce - Feminina listen
16. Joyce - Magica listen
17. Joyce - Samba De Gago listen
18. Joyce - Beiro Rio listen
19. Joyce - Doçura Forte / Água E Luz listen
20. Joyce - Baracumbara listen
21. Joyce - Curioso listen
22. Joyce - Fã Da Bahia listen
23. Joyce - Rodando A Baiana listen