Rock Me Down To Rio - Tee Cardaci's Brazilian Love Affair

Once A DJ

Tee Cardaci on Instagram

Guinu and Tee on the Razor n Tape Podcast (2 hr mix)

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Summary

Tee Cardaci shares his journey as a DJ, starting from his early love for music and his first gigs in Maryland. He then moves to San Francisco in the late 90s, where he becomes immersed in the vibrant music scene and forms connections with artists and DJs. Eventually, he decides to move to Brazil, initially for a wedding, but ends up staying for 15 years. Tee discusses the challenges of DJing in Brazil, including language barriers and the cliquey nature of the scene. He also talks about his experiences touring in Europe and the importance of DIY culture in his career. In this conversation, Tee Cardaci discusses his experience as a DIY touring DJ and curator of Brazilian music. He shares stories of his travels, the development of his curating career, and the impact of his compilation projects. Tee emphasizes the importance of organic discovery and the joy of bringing obscure Brazilian music to a wider audience. He also touches on the challenges of navigating the music industry and the cultural nuances of doing business in Brazil. Tee's passion for Brazilian music and his dedication to preserving and promoting its rich history shine through in this conversation.

Takeaways

• Tee's love for music started at a young age and led him to become a DJ
• He moved to San Francisco in the late 90s and became part of the vibrant music scene
• He eventually moved to Brazil and faced challenges in the local DJ scene
• He embraced DIY culture and built connections that allowed him to tour in Europe
• Language barriers and cliques were obstacles he had to overcome in his DJ career DIY touring requires careful planning and organization, even if it may seem informal
• Curating music is a natural extension of a passion for discovering and sharing new sounds
• Compilation projects can open doors and lead to further opportunities in the music industry
• Preserving and promoting obscure music can be a rewarding experience, even if financial compensation is limited
• Brazilian music is beloved for its swing, variety, and cultural blending

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:38 Early Love for Music and First Gigs

22:14 Moving to Brazil: A Spontaneous Decision

29:22 Challenges and Triumphs of DJing in Brazil

33:47 Touring Europe and Embracing DIY Culture

35:17 The DIY Touring Experience

36:01 The Evolution of a Curator

37:41 Compilation Projects and Opportunities

44:37 The Irresistible Appeal of Brazilian Music