{"product_id":"carolina","title":"Carolina","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarolina\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Brazilian virtuoso \u003cstrong\u003eSeu Jorge's\u003c\/strong\u003e debut full-length album from 2002. Originally released under the title \u003cem\u003eSamba Esporte Fino\u003c\/em\u003e, its release and subsequent international acclaim dovetailed with \u003cstrong\u003eSeu Jorge's\u003c\/strong\u003e ascent into movie stardom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe is probably best known outside of Brazil for his work on Wes Anderson's 2004 film \u003cem\u003eThe Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou\u003c\/em\u003e, in which he played a starring role and his Portuguese covers of David Bowie records were a highlight of the soundtrack. Having initially found fame thanks to his standout performance as Knockout Ned in the revered movie \u003cem\u003eCity of God\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCarolina\u003c\/em\u003e would cement his global fame and launch an illustrious musical career that has earned him a Grammy nomination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCo-produced by Mario Caldatto of Beastie Boys and Planet Hemp fame, the album presented a vibrant, contemporary combination of samba and funk, backed by guitar, bass, drums, percussion, and horns. It kicks off with one of \u003cstrong\u003eSeu's\u003c\/strong\u003e most loved tracks \"\u003cem\u003eCarolina\u003c\/em\u003e\", an anthemic feel-good classic with timeless energy, ending in a sing-along crescendo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther highlights included the Brazilian-Funk of \"\u003cem\u003eMangueira\u003c\/em\u003e\" reminiscent in places of Tim Maia with its 80s inspired vibe, and the catchy jazzy-samba of \"\u003cem\u003eTu Queria\u003c\/em\u003e\" which always ignites the dance floor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50439881130315,"sku":"1070372","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50439882473803,"sku":"1070373","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/11a47159-e3c2-447d-b537-13e88d53be0f_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726957429","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/carolina","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}