Roge: Road To Nowhere (Talking Heads Cover) Vinyl 7"

"First single from the forthcoming Talking Heads tribute album, Naive Melodies on BBE Music. Brazilian singer-songwriter Rogê reimagines the Talking Heads classic as a soulful samba jam, infused with earthy guitar, syncopated percussion, and his signature smoky, magnetic vocals. Where the original rides on quirky tension, Rogê’s version flows with saudade and sway, steeped in the Afro-Brazilian traditions that have defined his sound for over a decade. Produced by Tommy Brenneck (Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Cuco, Charles Bradley, The Budos Band), the track carries a raw, analog warmth that nods to classic MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) and the golden age of 1970s samba-rock, while subtly weaving in the existential overtones of the song’s lyrics. Rogê's radiant and rhythmically rich reinterpretation sets the tone for BBE's Naive Melodies - a bold and visionary tribute to the music of Talking Heads, reinterpreted through the lens of Black musical innovation." - Alim Music

• black 7" vinyl pressing
• music label: Alim Music 2024