Out Today! That's The Way of The World

Описание: OUT TODAY

December 29, 2025

Bossa Nova Nights presents a Brazilian-themed reinterpretation of “That’s The Way of The World,” a classic immortalized by the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire in 1975. The 6th studio album by the American band Earth, Wind & Fire was released on March 3, 1975, by Columbia Records. The album was produced by EWF leaders, Chicago Maestros Maurice White and Charles Stepney, whose orchestral genius combined with Maurice White’s cosmic vision, to create a sound that fused soul, funk, and jazz, influencing generations worldwide.

The 50th anniversary Bossa Nova Noites version Produced by Chicago native Robert Hébert (@bossanovanoites) synergizes his hometown Chicago Blues with Rio de Janeiro’s Samba influences. In his hands, this heritage takes on new contours. The track is permeated by a pulsating samba-soul and a typically Brazilian bluesy feel. The arrangement does not diminish the original’s strength—on the contrary, it amplifies its spirituality by connecting it to the roots of the African diaspora that also shaped our music, celebrating orality, the body, and the collective experience.

In this version, Brazilian singer Monique Elen’s voice, crafted in partnership with co-Producer Curtis King Jr., brings a sensitive and contemporary interpretation, balancing introspection and power. João Castilho’s bluesy guitar intertwines with André Siqueira’s percussion and Felipe Alves’s drums, creating a vibrant Brazilian groove. The result is a sonic space that reinforces the message of unity in the lyrics, now seen through a transatlantic lens.

Robert Hébert describes the original recording as “the most important song for many of my generation — a true Holy Grail.” Regarding the challenge of reinterpreting such a sacred classic, Hébert also highlights the essential elements that guaranteed the soul of the remake: Arthur de Palla’s deeply soulful bass, Chico Brown’s guitar, the magic of Renato Fonseca and Klayton Galdino’s keyboards, Mari Bodas’ contribution, and the jazzy and reflective performance on acoustic piano by conductor David Feldman, the session leader... it was they who ensured the mission.”

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