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【Special Isuue】Azymuth back in Japan 2026 (selected by Midori Aoyama)

A playlist celebrating the return of legendary Brazilian jazz-funk/fusion trio Azymuth on their upcoming Japan tour. Curated by Midori Aoyama, DJ/producer and founder of TSUBAKI fm, the organizer behind the tour, this selection spans timeless classics from the '70s and '80s alongside highlights from the band's outstanding recent releases. Dive into the enduring creativity of a group that continues to evolve while remaining as vital as ever.

"The deeper you dig into Azymuth's catalog, the more masterpieces you discover. Narrowing it down was no easy task, but I picked 20 of my personal favorites and the tracks I play in my DJ sets. I also included songs from their new album, along with solo material by Alex Malheiros and Sabrina Malheiros to celebrate their father-and-daughter visit to Japan." — Midori Aoyama

Azymuth back in Japan 2026
1. Arabutã / Azymuth
2. Diza / Azymuth
3. Dear Limmertz / Azymuth
4. Faça de Conta / Azymuth
5. Laranjeiras / Azymuth
6. Tamborim, Cuíca, Ganzá, Berimbau / Azymuth
7. Fênix / Azymuth
8. Tribal / Azymuth
9. Young Embrace / Azymuth
10. Partido Novo / Azymuth
11. Capoeira Vai / Sabrina Malheiros
12. Sandorê / Sabrina Malheiros
13. Lenha na Fogueira / Luisa feat. Azymuth
14. O Temporal / Alex Malheiros
15. In My Treehouse / Azymuth
16. New Dawn / Azymuth
17. Bis / Arthur Verocai feat. Azymuth
18. Vôo Sobre o Horizonte / Azymuth
19. Wave / Marcos Valle & Azymuth
20. Last Summer In Rio / Azymuth feat. Bluey (Incognito)

Playlist by Midori Aoyama
Cover art courtesy of TSUBAKI fm

PROMOTIONAL ONLY

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TSUBAKI fm presents
Azymuth & Sabrina Malheiros Japan tour 2026

2026.8.27 Thu. [Nagoya] 24PILLARS
2026.8.28 Fri. [Tokyo] WWW X

Member:
Alex Malheiros – Bass Guitar
Dudu Viana – Keyboards
Renato Massa – Drums
Sabrina Malheiros – Lead Vocals

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Midori Aoyama

Tokyo-born DJ and producer. Since 2012, through his event "Eureka!" where he serves as the frontman, he has produced numerous performances of up-and-coming visiting artists, earning a solid reputation in Japan's house music scene. His activities as a DJ span domestically and internationally, performing at major festivals like Fuji Rock (Japan), Wonderfruit (Thailand), and Shi Fu Miz (Hong Kong), as well as in major cities in the global dance music scene such as London, Paris, Amsterdam, Milan, Melbourne, and Seoul. Centered on house music, he skillfully and uniquely crosses over various genres, old and new, including jazz, soul, afro, Latin, and fusion. In 2015, Eureka! also launched as a music label. They have produced numerous releases symbolizing the concept of learning from the old to create the new in house music, including the globally hit "Crackazat - Coffee Time." Currently, he hosts the internet radio "TSUBAKI fm," captivating niche listeners with a worldwide perspective and meticulous curiosity, continuously transmitting music from Japan's local scene to the world. He steadily and assuredly creates a new image of a musician who smoothly bridges gaps of place, time, generation, and genre, establishing himself as a unique presence.

TSUBAKI fm
http://tsubakifm.com

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