Jam da Silva

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Jam da Silva was born in Recife in the Northwest of Brazil in 1976, a city synonymous with the sound of Mangue Beat which exploded in the 90s. The roots of his sound reflect the musicality of his upbringing based in drums and percussion instruments but his music goes beyond traditional Brazilian sounds taking it to a new level.

Jam has an innovative approach to production. Some of his tunes come from the street, literally, recording sounds where he walks to build a library of noises, street ambience, religious chants, cars, even something as simple as a conversation between two people on a bus. Jam builds tracks using these recordings while at the same time looking for new ways to use classic Brazilian instruments.
He works the unique sound of the berimbau and cuica, for example, with as guitar pedal transforming it in real time to produce distorted new textures. This creates a brand new electronic percussive sound which is at the same time completely organic. Playing live Jam creates layers of percussion which move from one scene to another and back again giving the sensation of the music being something living and growing.

As well as own innovative live shows Jam has collaborated and supported a number of international and Brazilian Artists. He recently opened for Erykah Badu in Rio de Janeiro alongside Malian musician Toumani Diabaté On home turf he has worked alongside classical Brazilian artists like Marisa Monte and composed for Roberta Sa. In France’s he played with Massilia Sound System and Moussu and les Jovents plus The Troublemakers, Sebastian Martel and in Angola with artists Wysa and Paulo Flores.

The title track of his recent album Dia Santo caught the attention of BBC Radio 1 DJ Gilles Peterson and was included on “Browswood Bubblers Four” and was part of Gilles’ “All Winner Show 2009” showcasing the best new tunes of the year. Previous to this his former band Orchestra Santa Massa plus DJ Dolores picked up a BBC3 World Music Award for the album “Contraditirio?” He even played alongside the Uk’s Cinematic Orchestra at the groundbreaking sound an image festival “Multiplicidade” in Rio de Janeiro.
In addition to this Jam has composed tracks for various film soundtracks both in Brazil and outside ; most recently for US short film “Too High to Hola” (diretor danny cabeza)
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Albums
Jam da Silva
26-03-2021
Vuko Vuko
01
Meu Jardim Secreto
Jam da Silva
Vuko Vuko
03:28
Writer: Manuela Cavadas Guimaraes - Jam da Silva
02
Leve e de Brisa
Jam da Silva
Vuko Vuko
05:04
Writer: Jam da Silva - Carlo Geovani Carneiro Pires
03
O Que a Gente Fez
Jam da Silva
Vuko Vuko
03:02
Writer: Jam da Silva - Manuela Cavadas Guimaraes
04
A Dor do Outro Doi em Mim
Jam da Silva
Vuko Vuko
03:45
Writer: Jam da Silva - Erick Amorim da Silva
05
Vuko Vuko
Jam da Silva
Vuko Vuko
03:02
Writer: Jam da Silva
06
Leoa
Jam da Silva
Vuko Vuko
04:42
Writer: Jam da Silva - Sébastien Martel - André Oliveira Bezerra Alencar
07
Remendo por Remendo
Jam da Silva
Vuko Vuko
04:14
Writer: Jam da Silva - Maria Victoria Teixeira de Meira - Gabriel Oliveira de Melo
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Jam da Silva
02-10-2014
Nord
01
A Vida na Dança
Jam da Silva
Nord
03:48
Writer: Jam da Silva
02
Gaiola da Saudade
Jam da Silva
Nord
04:30
Writer: Maciel Salu - Jam da Silva
03
Burn the Night
Jam da Silva
Nord
03:52
Writer: Lisa Papineau - Jam da Silva
04
Haru
Jam da Silva
Nord
03:04
Writer: Jam da Silva
05
Vagueia
Jam da Silva
Nord
04:30
Writer: Luísa Maita - Jam da Silva
06
Preto Mulato Branco
Jam da Silva
Nord
04:40
07
Brilha Ilha
Jam da Silva
Nord
03:10
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Estúdio304
10-11-2008
Dia santo
01
Ago
Jam da Silva
Dia santo
04:03
Composers: Jam Da Silva / Other contributors: D.R
02
Mania
Jam da Silva
Dia santo
03:27
Composers: Jam Da Silva - Chico Neves / Other contributors: D.R
03
Dia santo
Jam da Silva
Dia santo
04:50
Writer: Jam Da Silva - Isaar / Composers: Jam Da Silva - Isaar / Other contributors: D.R
04
Samba devagar
Jam da Silva
Dia santo
04:06
Writer: Jam Da Silva - Soba / Composers: Jam Da Silva - Chico Neves / Other contributors: D.R
05
Música branca
Jam da Silva
Dia santo
01:49
Composers: Jam Da Silva / Other contributors: D.R
06
O pedido
Jam da Silva
Dia santo
04:35
Writer: Jam Da Silva - Junio Barreto / Composers: Jam Da Silva - Junio Barreto / Other contributors: D.R
07
Macumba
Jam da Silva
Dia santo
03:43
Composers: Jam Da Silva - Chico Neves / Other contributors: D.R
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Singles
℗ 2024 Jam da Silva
24-05-2024
Tenho Sede
01
Tenho Sede
Jam da Silva
Tenho Sede
04:21
Writer: Jose Domingos de Moraes - Lucinete Ferreira
Jam da Silva
05-03-2021
Meu Jardim Secreto
01
Meu Jardim Secreto
Jam da Silva
Meu Jardim Secreto
03:29
Writer: Jam da Silva - Manuela Cavadas Guimaraes
dossel
06-11-2020
Filho da Aldeia
01
Filho da Aldeia
dossel
Filho da Aldeia
03:00
Writer: Roberto Barrucho - Jam da Silva - Pai Guga / Composers: Roberto Barrucho - Jam da Silva - Pai Guga
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Samico [dist. Tratore]
30-08-2019
Samico
01
Outro Mar
Samico
Samico
03:04
Composers: Rogério Samico
02
Sereia
Samico
Samico
03:06
Composers: Rogério Samico
03
Solto no Tempo
Samico
Samico
03:04
Composers: Rogério Samico, Jam da Silva, Gleison Nascimento
04
Além-mar
Samico
Samico
03:20
Composers: Rogério Samico, Barro
05
Nada Demais
Samico
Samico
03:19
Composers: Rogério Samico, Marcela Felipe
06
Mujica
Samico
Samico
02:40
Composers: Rogério Samico, Jam da Silva
07
Oyá
Samico
Samico
04:03
Composers: Rogério Samico, Barro, Rodrigo Félix
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(P) 2021 Juliano Holanda / Dubas
15-02-2012
A Arte de Ser Invisível
01
Karma Sutra
Juliano Holanda
A Arte de Ser Invisível
04:19
Composers: Juliano Holanda
02
Altas Madrugadas
Juliano Holanda
A Arte de Ser Invisível
04:57
Composers: Juliano Holanda
03
Ouriço
Juliano Holanda
A Arte de Ser Invisível
05:16
Composers: Juliano Holanda
04
Domingo No Sítio
Juliano Holanda
A Arte de Ser Invisível
03:29
Composers: Juliano Holanda - Benjamim Taubkin
05
Antes e Depois
Juliano Holanda
A Arte de Ser Invisível
04:28
Composers: Juliano Holanda
06
Morada
Juliano Holanda
A Arte de Ser Invisível
04:39
Composers: Juliano Holanda
07
Imãs de Geladeira
Juliano Holanda
A Arte de Ser Invisível
03:44
Composers: Juliano Holanda
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2019 Team Player
15-02-2019
Oh Dead on Oh Love
01
Beautiful
Lisa Papineau
Oh Dead on Oh Love
03:11
02
Little Hell
Lisa Papineau
Oh Dead on Oh Love
04:55
03
Oh Dead on Oh Love
Lisa Papineau
Oh Dead on Oh Love
04:58
04
Hey Lord Take Me Over
Lisa Papineau
Oh Dead on Oh Love
04:31
05
Endless Story
Lisa Papineau
Oh Dead on Oh Love
03:40
06
Seasons With Marilu
Lisa Papineau
Oh Dead on Oh Love
05:39
07
The Last City
Lisa Papineau
Oh Dead on Oh Love
04:12
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℗ 2025 Isabela Moraes [dist. Tratore]
16-05-2025
Tempo de Voltar
01
Tempo de Voltar
Isabela Moraes
Tempo de Voltar
02:37
Composers: Isabela Moraes
(P) 2022 Sony Music Entertainment Brasil ltda. sob licença exclusiva de DUX.
25-11-2022
Taras e Delírios (feat. Jam da Silva)
01
Taras e Delírios (feat. Jam da Silva)
DUX
Taras e Delírios (feat. Jam da Silva)
02:54
Composers: Jam da Silva - Arthur Penna - Pedro Guedes
(P) 2024 Das B
30-09-2012
Pra Mim Você É Lindo
01
Aprendendo a Viver
Katia B
Pra Mim Você É Lindo
04:15
Composers: Katia Bronstein - Ruben Jacobina Campos
02
O Baile
Katia B
Pra Mim Você É Lindo
04:10
Composers: Jamilson Monteiro da Silva - Katia Bronstein
03
A Tua Vida É um Segredo
Katia B
Pra Mim Você É Lindo
03:30
Composers: Lamartine De Azeredo Babo
04
Bei Mir Bistu Shein (Means That You're Grand)
Katia B
Pra Mim Você É Lindo
03:53
Composers: Jacob Jacobs - Sholom Secunda - Sammy Cahn - Saul Chaplin
05
Armadilha
Katia B
Pra Mim Você É Lindo
03:28
Composers: Andre Palmeira Cunha - Katia Bronstein - Teresa Cristina Macedo Gomes
06
Le Temps De L’amour
Katia B
Pra Mim Você É Lindo
03:14
Composers: André Salvet - Jacques Dutronc - Lucien Morisse
07
Seis Vidas
Katia B
Pra Mim Você É Lindo
03:30
Composers: Bernardo Milanez Bosisio - CHARLES DE SOUZA GAVIN - Katia Bronstein
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℗ 2022 DXV
16-09-2022
Punk Selva
01
Masanari Jungle
Daxuva
Punk Selva
01:31
Writer: Daxuva / Composers: Daxuva
02
Chuva Fina
Daxuva
Punk Selva
05:46
Writer: Carla Muzag / Composers: Daxuva
03
Amnesia
Daxuva
Punk Selva
03:20
Writer: Emmy Curl / Composers: Daxuva
04
Amor Bandido
Daxuva
Punk Selva
06:04
Writer: Jam da Silva / Composers: Daxuva
05
À Luz
Daxuva
Punk Selva
05:23
Writer: Davide Lobão / Composers: Daxuva
06
Tanto Faz
Daxuva
Punk Selva
03:38
Writer: Luca Argel / Composers: Daxuva
07
Natureza Viva
Daxuva
Punk Selva
04:36
Writer: Khali / Composers: Daxuva
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℗ 2024 Valeu Brou
13-12-2024
Brazilian Oil
01
Azeite Joviniano
O Ritmo
Brazilian Oil
05:06
Writer: Rodrigo Sha - Zé Paulo Becker - Magrus Borges - Jovi Joviniano
02
Jam Da Mata
O Ritmo
Brazilian Oil
03:45
Writer: Rodrigo Sha - Jam da Silva
03
O Mundo (Instrumental)
O Ritmo
Brazilian Oil
03:40
Writer: Rodrigo Sha - Carlos Mauricio
04
Samba Forest
O Ritmo
Brazilian Oil
03:27
Writer: Rodrigo Sha - Marcos Suzano
05
Capoeira Astral
O Ritmo
Brazilian Oil
04:22
Writer: Rodrigo Sha - Zé Paulo Becker
06
Umbilical Love (Rework)
O Ritmo
Brazilian Oil
05:39
Writer: Rodrigo Sha
07
Saculegê Pra Você, Pt. 2
O Ritmo
Brazilian Oil
03:12
Writer: Rodrigo Sha - Jam da Silva - Ricardo Imperatore
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℗ 2019 DXV
26-07-2019
Inanaê
01
Inanaê
Daxuva
Inanaê
03:30
Writer: Jam da Silva / Composers: Daxuva