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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 2 MIN

BONUS EP. (Waltel Branco - Meu Balanço)

from Brazuca Sounds · host Leandro Vignoli

Salve! This is a preview of a bonus episode exclusive for paid subscribers!Every episode is a different song. This is the song today:"Meu Balanço", written and performed by Waltel BrancoBranco was a conductor, arranger, and classical guitarist who worked with Henry Mancini in the USA and became a household composer of soundtracks to soap operas in Brazil. One of the pioneers of Brazilian funk and soul, he arranged songs for Tim Maia, Toni Tornado, Hyldon, Marcos Valle, and countless more. In 1975, with the studio hours left for a different project, he recorded his iconic instrumental album "Meu Balanço", immersed in groovy bass, funky beats, brass, and fuzzy guitars. In this bonus episode, we spoke about the backstory behind the album and its most significant track, and how Branco is one of the unrecognized masters of Brazilian music.

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Salve! This is a preview of a bonus episode exclusive for paid subscribers!Every episode is a different song. This is the song today:"Meu Balanço", written and performed by Waltel BrancoBranco was a conductor, arranger, and classical guitarist who worked with Henry Mancini in the USA and became a household composer of soundtracks to soap operas in Brazil. One of the pioneers of Brazilian funk and soul, he arranged songs for Tim Maia, Toni Tornado, Hyldon, Marcos Valle, and countless more. In 1975, with the studio hours left for a different project, he recorded his iconic instrumental album "Meu Balanço", immersed in groovy bass, funky beats, brass, and fuzzy guitars. In this bonus episode, we spoke about the backstory behind the album and its most significant track, and how Branco is one of the unrecognized masters of Brazilian music.

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