Tune in on Saturday, February 22nd at 3pm when Good JuJu hosts Brazilian singer-songwriter, Rogê, for a live in-studio performance and interview before his show at Ashkenaz in Berkeley later that same evening.
One of Rio de Janeiro’s most exciting singer-songwriters of the last fifteen years is now living in Los Angeles, where he stands on the verge of an overdue American breakthrough. Before the move, Latin Grammy nominee Rogê (pronounced haw-zheh) was the prince of Lapa, the bustling downtown center of Rio’s nightlife. Charismatic and scruffy, with a distinctively raspy yet boyish voice, Rogê (born Roger José Cury) gained an avid following for his swinging samba-funk, tinged with Brazilian Soul. His acclaim rose when he co-wrote the theme song for the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.
Rogê’s extremely promising debut on the American scene—which included a 2020 tour with world-famous Brazilian singer-actor Seu Jorge and a New York Times profile—was cut short by the pandemic, but Rogê is back with a vengeance.
Latest album, Curyman II, is Rogê’s highly anticipated album out via Diamond West Records featuring collaborations with renowned musicians and a production that honors the roots of Brazilian music while pushing its boundaries. Expect an album that is both a celebration and an evolution of Rogê’s signature style. Curyman II is not just an album; it’s an invitation to immerse yourself in the soul-stirring world of Rogê once again.
