Mo... + (Roda De) Samba Maje

Description

After the cinematic jazz-funk of Ufo Bar (2021), Banda Maje is back with their new 45 single, available via Four Flies. It offers an exciting glimpse into Banda Maje’s expanded horizons, serving as a prelude to their sophomore album, Costa Sud. Over the past four years, Peppe Maiellano, the band’s composer and mastermind, has further refined his unique Mediterranean sound. He remains deeply connected to his Italian and Neapolitan roots, as evidenced by the heartfelt cover of Peppino di Capri’s “Mo…”. Maiellano keeps it simple, faithful to the original, yet manages to refresh the track for today’s listeners. But he has also embraced new influences, particularly Brazilian music, as shown by the infectious “(Roda De) Samba Maje” on the B-side. This roda-de-samba version of a track from the upcoming album is a collaboration with the Amor Pela Roda group, featuring Antonio Montuori on percussion and Pasquale Del Solio on cavaquinho.