Ellen Oléria: Canto de Casa - Volume 1 

Two New Vinyl Releases from Tropical Diaspora Records

Tropical Diaspora Records is proud to announce the vinyl release of Ellen Oléria's *Canto de Casa - Volume 1*, the first of two remarkable albums we are honored to bring to the world. This release marks a significant moment for our label and for the global Afro-diasporic music community.

About Ellen Oléria

Ellen Oléria is a Brazilian singer and songwriter with twenty-five years of dedication to music—a journey crowned with festival awards and five albums that carry the strength of many encounters. From north to south of Brazil and across stages in Spain, France, Angola, the United States, England, Russia, Japan, and Taiwan, Ellen takes her "canto de casa" (song of home) to the world.

Born in Brasília on November 12, 1982, and raised in Chaparral, a region of Taguatinga, her music is a powerful and vibrant fusion of MPB, samba, soul, funk, bossa nova, and hip hop—a reflection of her rich cultural heritage and multifaceted identity. She describes her work as singing "the universe of a black woman, lesbian, raised in Chaparral," a statement that captures the depth, complexity, and authenticity of her artistry.

A dramatic soprano with a scintillating timbre and a deeply Brazilian repertoire, Ellen condenses in each performance what the people recognize as their own: enthusiasm, groove, the flame that sets the dance floor on fire, and a smile that never leaves her face.

Her versatility extends to activism: she hosted Estação Plural, a TV Brasil talk show dedicated to behavioral topics and the LGBT universe, opening gates—as her mother once did for neighbors—so that more people could join the conversation.

Her career, which began in the late 1990s, has seen her share stages with Brazilian music legends including Milton Nascimento, Margareth Menezes, Ney Matogrosso, Paulinho Moska, and Chico César. In 2012, she achieved national acclaim as the winner of the first season of The Voice Brasil, a victory that brought her music to millions while affirming her commitment to artistic integrity over commercial conformity. Since that milestone, Ellen has released critically acclaimed albums including her self-titled 2013 debut and the groundbreaking Afrofuturista (2016).

The Connection: A Diasporic Chain of Custody

The path that led Ellen Oléria to Tropical Diaspora Records is a testament to the interconnected web of the African diaspora and the importance of community-based artistic stewardship. The connection was forged through drummer Leo Carvalho, whose own musical journey is interwoven with our label's history.

Leo Carvalho, a Brazilian drummer whose work spans numerous projects, is a key figure in the Tropical Diaspora Records family. His powerful percussion is featured on our previous releases, including Renato Gama's Olhos Negros Vivo and Berlin. Through his collaborations, Leo serves as a vital bridge, connecting artists and amplifying the sounds of the diaspora across continents.

It is through these relationships—built on trust, shared values, and a commitment to sonic liberation—that Ellen's music finds its home with us. Her arrival at Tropical Diaspora Records is not a transaction but an organic meeting of kindred spirits, united by a shared vision of cultural preservation and innovation.

Canto de Casa - Volume 1: A Homecoming in Song

Canto de Casa (Song of Home) is the expression of Ellen's gratitude to all the people who have united with her through music over twenty-five years. Born of partnerships and friendships, the album celebrates their crossings and exchanges—so immense that they ask for a little more of it all. In the bond of sharing in love, this is Ellen's song of home.

As Ellen herself describes:

"When I was a child, I often saw our house fill with people on weekends. My father would pick up his accordion, and his playing was the invitation for neighbors to gather and appreciate the music. My mother always left the gate open. People would arrive, received with a small cup of sweet coffee.

*Music continued to be a place of confluence for me. And even now, completing twenty-five years of dedication to music, it remains a meeting point. The album 'Canto de Casa Vol. 1' is the expression of my gratitude to all the people who have united with me through it.*

This path has been crowned with many partnerships and many friendships. It is in this spirit that we present this album, celebrating our crossings, our exchanges that, being so immense, ask for a little more of it all. In the bond of sharing in love, this is our song of home.

Saravá, minha gente!"

The album was recorded at Estúdio Gargolândia in Alambari, São Paulo, and is a masterful blend of samba, funk, soul, and Afro-Brazilian rhythms, all held together by Ellen's commanding and soulful voice. It features a remarkable ensemble of musicians co-produced with Felipe Viegas, Pedro Miranda, and Renato Galv Santos.

Tracklist

LP - Canto de Casa - Volume 1

Side A

1. Axé de Ouro (BR1NG2500001)

2. Te Faria feat. Rincon Sapiência (BR1NG2500002)

3. A Saudade Se Instaurou (BR1NG2500003)

4. Pinga Tinta (BR1NG2500004)

Side B

1. Bem Patroa (BR1NG2500008)

2. Marcas (BR1NG2500005)

3. Abya Yala (BR1NG2500006)

4. Nada se Compara feat. Jef Rodriguez (BR1NG2500007)

5. Evoluindo (O Mar Não Tem Cabelo) (BR1NG2500009)

6. Incendiou (BR1NG2500010)

The Vinyl Experience

These vinyl editions are pressed with the highest quality audio in mind, ensuring that the warmth, depth, and vibrant energy of Ellen Oléria's music and the incredible musicianship of the band are experienced as intended. The album cover for *Canto de Casa - Volume 1* features photography from Ellen's personal archive and a stunning photoshoot by Diego Bresani, with art direction and visual identity by Alastra Comunica.

Credits

General Direction: Ellen Oléria
Musical Production: Ellen Oléria, Felipe Viegas, Pedro Miranda & Renato Galv Santos
Recording: Estúdio Gargolândia (Alambari – SP)
Recording Engineer: Pedro Miranda
Recording Assistant: Gabriel Altério
Mixing: João Milliet & Artur Vienna
Mastering: Felipe Tichauer
Executive Production: Poliana Martins
General Operational Production: Jaqueline Pimentel
Local/Editorial Production: Lélia de Castro
Cover Photography: Personal Archive
Cover Photography Treatment: Diego Bresani
Photoshoot: Diego Bresani
Costume Design: Naná Reis
Makeup: Vanessa Braga
Hair: Juliana Cardoso
Art Direction and Visual Identity: Alastra Comunica

Musicians

• Vocals & Choirs: Ellen Oléria

• Acoustic Steel Guitar, Nylon Guitar, Cavaquinho: Ellen Oléria

• Piano, Keyboards, & Guitar: Felipe Viegas

• Synth Bass: Felipe Viegas

• Bass: Pedro Miranda

• Drums & Percussion (Shake, Coquinhos, Tamborins, Afoxé, Pandeirola, Surdo, Effects): Renato Galv Santos

• Congas: Gabi Guedes

• Pandeiro & Cuíca: Léo Barbosa

• Special Guest on "Te Faria": Rincon Sapiência

• Special Guest on "Nada se Compara": Jef Rodriguez

• Programming on "Te Faria": DJ Duh

Afro-Diasporic Artistry and the Principles of Tropical Diaspora Records

For Tropical Diaspora Records, releasing Ellen Oléria's music is more than a business decision—it is a profound act of sonic liberation and cultural stewardship. Ellen is an artist who embodies the very principles we champion: she is an agent of her own narrative, a guardian of ancestral memory, and a force for musical innovation rooted in Black Brazilian experience.

Her music connects the dots between samba, funk, soul, and Afro-Brazilian rhythms, weaving them into a tapestry that is both deeply rooted and forward-looking. In a world that often tries to define, contain, and commodify diasporic artists, Ellen Oléria expands outward, creating space for joy, resistance, love, and collective healing.

Our Commitment

Tropical Diaspora Records stands firmly against the extractive practices of the mainstream music industry, which has historically commodified and distorted the cultures of the colonized. We reject the reductive categories of "World Music" or "Ethno" that serve to define and contain non-Western art for Western consumption.

Instead, our mission is to act as a platform for insurgent memory and sonic liberation. We believe in the power of the vinyl record as an archive of resistance. We amplify diasporic artists as agents of their own sonic liberation, ensuring that their voices are heard on their own terms, echoing the resilience that defines the Afro-diasporic journey.

By releasing Ellen Oléria's music, we are:

• Reclaiming narratives — Ensuring that Black Brazilian stories are told by Black Brazilian artists.

• Building community — Creating connections across the diaspora through shared musical heritage.

• Preserving legacy — Protecting and celebrating the cultural contributions of Afro-diasporic artists.

• Expanding sonic possibilities — Embracing the fusion, innovation, and experimentation that defines diasporic music.

Pre-Order & Release Information

[Dez.2026]

About Tropical Diaspora Records

Tropical Diaspora Records is a label dedicated to curating and amplifying the unheard voices of the Afro-diaspora. We champion sonic resistance, insurgent memory, and the artistic sovereignty of diasporic communities. Our releases are not just records—they are archives of resistance, celebrations of community, and beacons of sonic freedom.

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