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Bell's Global Expansion Sees Moves To New Rhythm Wave: Deal w/ Lawrence & Robertson It's Called The Tropicalismo vEW YORK - Bell Records has sign - with local talent. SAO PAULO, BRAZIL new wave ternational pop music. Derek Lawrence -A 2d British producers The deal, president Larry Uttal said. of rhythm has hit Brazil in the form of Experimental Attitude to and Sandy Roberton long-term pro- includes Lawrence delivering two al- the Tropicalismo. The experimental attitude of the in the label's duction agreements first bums a year by Country Fever, an This new trend owes much to the "Tropicalismo" comes with a serious wo moves to bow its British Bell logo "underground country & western" Movimento de Arte Moderna, devel- research of Brazilian culture, past and group to be produced by Sandy Rober - oped in Brazil from 1922 on. It is deep- present. Its works present a clear and Expansion; ton, will have its first British Bell re- ly rooted in Brazilian popular art and aggressive outlook on urban Brazil, I-RO Intl lease in England in mid -February, in- rhythms; especially those from Bahia with its contradictions, and its cultural augurating Bell's local To French Unit talent program -(most of the "tropicalistas" are bai - "canibalism." The criticism of a con- in England. anos). Its essence can be found in an flicting society is constant, throughout EW YORK - Major expansion is Lawrence has scored with such hits experimental attitude: a continuous the works. The "Tropicalismo" pro- ow in the works for the global TRO as "Hush" by Deep Purple as well as search for new sounds, new instru- poses to "swallow" whatever new ternational complex of publishing the group's subsequent album. ments, and new words. there may be in the mass and youth ompanies. Already well underway is In making the announcement Uttal According to the "Tropicalismo," movements, and to bring the con- e expanded TRO Editions Essex said, "Lawrence and Roberton are the increasing universal communica- quests of modern pop music to its own Iasca':croup in France, while moves have fine producers with a successful un- tion does not allow for any sort of ar- research field. However, formal prin- lion' rust been completed in the opening of derstanding of contemporary music. tistic nationalism. It is necessary to ciples of Brazilian pop music are not 'r. tew TRO operations in South Africa Bell realizes more than ever that the look for universal art, an art which is abandoned. het .nd Japan. record industry is as important as our awake and sensitive to the world, and, Two words of one of the songs of The TRO Editions Essex firm has personalized emphasis on promotion, more specifically, to Brazil. According , "Alegria, Alegria," ust completed a general organization - merchandising and sales in the United to them, Brazilian pop music must be- sum -up the very spirit of this trend: I move into new and expanded offices States and overseas." come an end -product, and not just be "Why not?" Why not try new things, n the Avenue Champs Elysee in Bell is currently hot on the charts a crude "rhythm for tourists." why not venture, why not create in an 'arts. The company is retaining it with "Ready Or Not Here I Come" The "Tropicalismo" is considered a endless and uninhibited stream?" ]der quarters on the Boulevard Pois- (The Delfonics), "Long Line Rider" definite step forward in the course of The main artists of the "Tropical- oniere as well. (Bobby Darin) and "Sweet Cream La- Brazilian art. It can be looked at as a ismo" are composers, writers and dies, Forward March" (The Box No International publishing figure bridge linking traditional folklore to singers: Caetano Veloso, , Tops) . "bossa nova" and to Brazilian and in- ttsa laude Pascal recently joined TRO , Tomze, . The :ditions Essex as general professional arrangements are done by Rogerio tanager. The Parisian -based complex Duprat and Damiano Cozzella, two of 1 ]so includes the new corporate en- Pye To Handle Dick James Product the best musicians and researchers ty, NFC Music, a French -originating in Brazil. Augusto De Campos, Haro - riernational company in which Pas - Ido De Campos and Decio Pignatari al - N plays the major role. Pascal ac are some of the intellectuals and poets epted the with TRO's Through James DJM Disk Company also involved in the trend. (Col appointment rench his depar- complex following LONDON - Pye Records \% ill press, Having been, at its beginning, ac- ire from itasl an executive post with Edi- distribute and sell product from the cepted by a definite cultural elite, the ens Tutti. Ellen Nathan continues to tel: new Dick James record company on "Tropicalismo" gains an ever increas- 21 as gerant general (general manag- ieity) the DJM label, following an agreement ing public. At present, the whole group ^) of TRO Editions Essex. son Stephen, has a regular TV program ("Divino a No signed by Dick James' Meanwhile, David Platz, managing Pye managing director Louis Benja- Maravilhoso") , which has been broad- rector of Essex Music in London and is 'taos min, and Dick James. An associated cast for three months; its audience cad of TRO Essex International, an- d(Pl company, THIS Records Ltd., jointly big, especially in the interior of Brazil. aunced that Ken MacManus, of the owned by Dick James Music and Os Mutantes are involved in the mak- ssex London operation, is now in Stephen James, will provide product ing of a film. Gilberto Gil and Os Mu- .)hannesburg, South Africa, actively Denis Berger as tantes were invited for the gala per- )), P for the label, with 'ganizing the new company, TRO Es- producer and composer -pianist Zack formance of the MIDEM fest; this fact Essec !x South Africa Ltd. Laurence as musical director. The probably opens new perspectives for Esses It has also been disclosed that a agreement takes effect next month them and for the "Tropicalismo"; an TP iµ ajor new TRO firm is already in op- when the first DJM single, featuring European tour is already pro- ation in Tokyo, Japan. The TRO an unknown singer, will be released STEPHEN JAMES, BENJAMIN JAMES grammed. Festival Strength ccal mily of international companies also 1CA1 In the 1967 Brazilian Popular Music eludes Essex Music Pty. Ltd. of Aus- Festival (TV Record), Gilberto Gil alia, under the helm of Barry Kim- rley. Transatlantic Sales Convention reached second place for his song "Domingo no Parque," Two -Way Street accompanied Taking Gains by Os Mutantes, with an arrangement note of this blueprint for ex- Hears Of Labels Global by Rogerio Duprat. In ,nsion, Platz and Richmond the same fest, both em- LONDON - Transatlantic Records shown the company's new- product for Caetano Veloso was placed fifth, for ,asize what they term the "two-way held its second sales convention on the start of 1969 which included a new -eet" his song "Alegria, alegria," also ar- aspect of TRO International Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the Londoner solo LP by Bert Jansch, leader of The ilosophy. ranged by Rogerio Duprat. "We try to develop inter - Hotel. Pentangle, and also new LPs by The t in the local In the 1968 Brazilian Popular Music territory in a wide va- The delegates heard Transatlantic Johnstons, Ralph McTell and Ravi Festival, Tomze got first prize for ty of internationally originated ma- Nathan Joseph, Shankar and a debut LP by new group managing director, "S. S. Paulo"; Caetano Veloso placed -jai," Platz asserted. an increase in home sales The Humblebums, all on the Transat- Platz announce third with "Divino Maravilhoso," noted that "The company will for the company in 1968 of 15% and an lantic label, and LP's from Indo -Jazz Ake substantial sung by Gal Costa; and Os Mutantes financial commit- increase in exports of over 30%. He Fusions, Udo Jurgens and Albert Ayler were snts in these ar- also among the six classified, countries to perform also stated that through licensing on the Transatlantic distributed Sonet with their composition "2001." The full publisher function, by new group 1984 and rather than rangements a majority of the product label. Singles progress from the post fest to this one stricting ourselves to a minimum the Transatlantic label was now by the king of Irish show band music, ensing on is quite interesting: in the six classi - and collection operation. We available in Australia, New Zealand, Larry Cunningham, were also unveiled lied compositions, Tire, 1E nk our three belonged to moves dramatize the phe- South Africa, the United States, Cana- to delegates. Among overseas personnel the "Tropicalistas." er menal growth of and the Neth- attending were Dag Haeggqvist and iire ri the international da, France, Scandinavia Some LPs launched by the irket. At one time, South Africa and delegates were Gunnar Bergstrom of Sonet, Sweden, "tropi- Vogl erlands. In the evening calistas": "Alegria, alegria" - Cae- comn pan were both considered remote entertained to cocktails and dinner fol- Karl Knudsen of I.S. Dansk Grammo- aibC. ° d unworthy tano Veloso (Philips) CBD; "Gilberto in terms of market po- lowed by a cabaret given by three fonpladeforlag, Denmark, Arne Bendi- dial of Gil" (Philips) CBD; "Os Mutantes" leaturt this kind of full-scale effort. artists, Hamish Imlach, ksen of Arne Bendikse A/S, Norway, -0 Essex Transatlantic (Polydor) CBD; "Tropicalia" with the e1a, was one of The Pentangle. Michael Geoghegan of Irish Record the very first The Johnstons and whole group CBD; "Gal Cos- get performances and monies out of sales repre- Factors, Dublin and Mervyn Solomon (Philips) he emerging Nearly 150 distributors, ta" (Philips) CBD; "Caetano Veloso" now post-war Japanese and overseas associates of of Solomon & Peres, Belfast. f. rrket. Today, sentatives (Philips) CBD; "6 Dedo: uce¢t that market has attended. They were iched the Transatlantic ,e y¢ar class of the major Euro - an countries I14 for income potential Rose Flies To ARC iam ,thethe publisher." Local Sounds Added To Canada Lists rager, entire TRO Meetings In Sidney coo-w` International fam- ed to the top forty stations. Middle of is With January being set Qy expected to participate in the TORONTO - the road outlets have found excellent BURBANK Phil Rose, Warner fisk is first aside by many as "Canadian Talent - ,reside international conference, reaction to such items as Bros. -Seven vp be Canadian radio stations listener Arts and internation- held during the Mont," many Boss head MIDEM con- of chart- "Rob McConnell's Brass" al department director, flew to Syd- ition in Cannes. The have taken the opportunity U.S. delega - to their playlists sev- (RCA), "My World Of Song" by Al- ney, Australia, recently for 10 -days a will be headed by ing and adding Bruce (WB). Duke Ellington's Ca- aself. Richmond recent Canadian record offerings. lan of meetings with the company's licen- iliaIºu,comf" eral nadian produced CAB/CAPAC LP see and confabs with There are several radio stations ex- various industry with the Canadian sounds "North Of The Border" (Decca) and executives. nnctia, trla Thomas perimenting many others. W -7's Australian licensee is ARC To Euro and they have found them extremely W YORK which The "progressive sound" groups (Australian Record Company) to caged - Stax recording acceptable to their listeners, la Thomas artist for the benefitting from this push include Lon- which Rose is unveiling a new com- ske' begins her fourth Eu- is regarded as a breakthrough ean tour don's Poppy Family and Sugar 'N pany product for the coming months. on Jan. 31, according to Canadian recording industry. nager now set aside a Spice, RCA's Guess Who, Atlantic's He is also laying the groundwork for se Sandy Newman. Miss Several stations Michael on l 'mas, whose 10" Canadian list. Andy Kim, Tarry Colum- upcoming tours by the diskery's ar- or "Top nderá ;( at current single, "I Like "Top 5" bia and Witness on Apex and many tists. You're Doing have found success integrat- n To Me," has just Others others. He returns to l released, is releases with imports. company headquar- P 'entertainers one of the most pop - ing Canadian ters in Burbank at month's end. in Europe. This action has not been restrict-

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