Tecno brega
| Tecno brega | |
|---|---|
Pará) | |
| Typical instruments | Synthesizer, sequencer, keyboard, sampler |
Tecno brega or technobrega (technotacky) is a form of
peer-to-peer filesharing documentary Good Copy Bad Copy.[3]
Production and distribution
The music is created by producers in makeshift studios, whether in bedrooms or other unused spaces. Rather than being sold in a traditional
reggae sound systems style parties, very similar to a rave
. It is at these concerts that producers will make money, whether by entrance fees or by selling CDs produced that night from live music.
Sound system parties
The sound systems themselves become a competitive point, encouraging producers to have the most up to date
electronic equipment. They may attract as many as 12,000–15, 000 people to a show. With typical attendance, they may sell an average of 77 CDs and 53 DVDs after a performance.[2] At these shows a performer may also do "shout outs" to friends, family, or neighborhoods, making the CDs more valuable to the audience.[4] Shout outs can also be bought by pre-purchasing a CD of the concert prior to the beginning of the show.[1] A performance can earn the performer on average R$2,200 (approx. US$1250 as of March 2012) a show.[2]
Notable artists
See also
References
- ^ a b Natal, Bruno (1 January 2007). "Somewhere: Tecnobrega in Brazil". XLR8R. Archived from the original on 27 May 2009. Retrieved 13 March 2009.
- ^ a b c d e Duffy, Gary (13 February 2009). "Technobrega beat rocks Brazil". Click. BBC News. Retrieved 13 March 2009.
- ^ Good Copy Bad Copy.
- ^ a b c d "Tecno Brega". Open Business. 26 September 2005. Archived from the original on 17 February 2009. Retrieved 13 March 2009.