RIO DE JANEIRO

(Episode 6)

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LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO
HOST: PLATO
GUEST: DANIEL HAAKSMAN

Rio de Janeiro is a remix hotspot, with the unlawed favelas a prime location where new culture melts together, with little regard(I should say no regard)  for copyright laws.

We meet Daniel Haaksman who is a DJ and remixer and own a popular record label. He talks about being influenced by baile funk, a style of Brazilian music coming out of the favelas and shantytowns around Rio de Janeiro. First influenced by the booty-whooping Miami bass music, it has evolved to incorporate influences from around the globe, and has itself inspired many artists, such as M.I.A. in London.

Interview with Daniel Haaksman

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