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A áudiossérie Batman Despertar está pronta para voar mundo à fora no maior lançamento simultâneo do Spotify

April 5, 2022

Sempre que o cavaleiro das trevas retorna para limpar as impurezas do submundo de Gotham, a adrenalina é inevitável. É possível que você tenha esperado ansiosamente pela chegada de Batman Unburied (Batman Despertar, em Português), a próxima série de áudio do Spotify criada em parceria com a Warner Bros. e a DC. Para a sorte dos ouvintes, a espera está próxima do fim: Batman Despertar estreia simultaneamente em nove países, no dia 3 de maio. É isso mesmo! Junto com a versão original em Inglês, adaptações de Batman Unburied também chegarão em Português, Francês, Alemão, Hindi, Indonésio, Italiano, Japonês e Espanhol. Agora que o trailer em Inglês já está no Spotify, quem quiser espiar, pode conferir abaixo.

A estreia global de Batman Unburied vem logo após o lançamento do Spotify Os Últimos Dias de Maradona, em novembro, que estreou simultaneamente em seis mercados; e também da recente adaptação da áudiossérie chilena Caso 63 para Brasil, Índia e Estados Unidos. Batman Unburied segue o exemplo; desenvolvida e produzida pela Warner Bros; elencos e equipes de produção totalmente localizados garantirão que essa história realmente ganhe vida para os fãs de todo o mundo. Ele estreia como nosso maior lançamento simultâneo até hoje.

“Com o lançamento global de Batman Unburied, estamos empolgados em trazer a franquia icônica e o legado de Batman para nossas centenas de milhões de ouvintes em todo o mundo”, disse Dawn Ostroff, Diretora de Conteúdo e Publicidade no Spotify. “Por meio da nossa extraordinária parceria com a Warner Bros. e a DC, temos a oportunidade única de inaugurar uma nova era dos mundialmente amados Super-Heróis da DC pelo mundo do áudio, dublado por elencos de estrelas. O poder dos podcasts nunca foi tão evidente quanto com a obra-prima da paisagem sonora arrepiante de David Goyer, que conta a história transcendente do primeiro e único Bruce Wayne.”

Escrita pelo Produtor Executivo e roteirista de Batman Begins David S. Goyer, Batman Unburied nos leva a uma nova jornada nas profundezas da mente de Bruce Wayne, apresentando uma série de reviravoltas sombrias com vários super-vilões clássicos do Batman. Trabalhando como um patologista forense nas entranhas do Hospital de Gotham, o super-herói não deve apenas enfrentar seus próprios demônios mentais, mas superá-los para salvar os cidadãos de Gotham.

“David Goyer, esse elenco incrível e toda a equipe de Batman Despertar criaram uma experiência de Batman que estende o meio narrativo do podcast a novos níveis, juntamente com suas expectativas sobre o quão imersiva e convincente uma história do Batman pode ser”, disse Peter Girardi, Vice-Presidente Executivo, Programação Alternativa, Warner Bros. Animation. “Eu não poderia ter pedido uma maneira melhor de iniciar nossa parceria criativa com o Spotify.”

A nova série reúne um elenco poderoso. A versão em inglês de Batman Unburied apresenta Winston Duke como Bruce Wayne, cercado por um elenco de primeira linha que inclui Hasan Minhaj como The Riddler, Gina Rodriguez como Barbara Gordon, Jason Isaacs como Alfred e Lance Reddick como Thomas Wayne. 

Mas as adaptações globais de Batman Unburied conseguiram elencos próprios. E para o papel de Batman, eles trouxeram alguns dos melhores talentos internacionais. Esses atores incluem Rocco Pitanga (Brasil), Dali Benssalah (França), Murathan Muslu (Alemanha), Amit Sadh (Índia), Ario Bayu (Indonésia), Claudio Santamaria (Itália), Ryohei Otani (Japão) e Alfonso Herrera (México). O elenco para a adaptação em Português Batman Despertar ainda não está confirmado. 

Ainda não sabe o que fazer enquanto o Bat-Sinal não é acionado em 3 de maio? Que tal começar com este quiz para descobrir o quanto você conhece o elenco americano de Batman Unburied!?

Programa Sound Up, do Spotify, Continua Trazendo Vozes Diversas Para Podcasts

March 4, 2022

Desde o seu início em 2018, o programa Sound Up, do Spotify, ajudou criadores  sub-representados a colocar o pé – e o microfone – na porta da podosfera. O objetivo do programa é diversificar as vozes no espaço de áudio, fornecendo oportunidades educacionais, recursos e acesso a especialistas do setor aos participantes. Os graduados do Sound Up em outros mercado, como Estados Unidos e Austrália, já lançaram programas populares que foram classificados nas paradas de podcast do Spotify, incluindo Dope Labs, Search Engine Sex, You Heard Me Write, e FOGO: Fear of Going Outside.

Agora, quatro anos após sua criação, o Sound Up foi lançado em 12 mercados (Japão, Itália, Estados Unidos, LatinX, Índia, México, Austrália, Suécia, Reino Unido, Alemanha, Brasil e Argentina) e ajudou centenas de graduados a encontrar oportunidades na criação de podcasts.

Como funciona o Sound Up? Em cada mercado, 10 participantes são selecionados para fazer parte do programa. Os criadores passam por uma experiência imersiva virtual ou presencial, na qual aprimoram sua narrativa, obtêm mais experiência na produção de áudio e têm a chance de desenvolver suas ideias. Após o término da sessão, os participantes continuam a receber apoio do Spotify durante todo o ano, enquanto criam um piloto profissional de sua ideia, que tem a oportunidade de se tornar um Original Spotify.

Em 2020, à medida que pessoas ao redor do mundo alteravam seu estilo de vida com base nos protocolos de distanciamento social e nos riscos do COVID-19, o Sound Up também teve que se adaptar. “Foram dois anos incrivelmente difíceis em que, globalmente, tivemos que ajustar o programa aos treinamentos virtuais”, compartilhou Natalie Tulloch, Líder Global do Sound Up. “Mas também tivemos a chance de ver histórias maravilhosas começarem a tomar forma, e agora que lançamos novos podcasts, é incrivelmente gratificante.”

O For the Record viajou pelo mundo para conferir alguns dos participantes atuais e recém-formados do programa para saber mais sobre suas experiências e os podcasts que estão criando.

Maickson Serrão (Brasil)

Pavulagem – Contos da Floresta, de Maickson, é um podcast de não ficção sobre histórias do folclore amazônico. O criador está atualmente trabalhando com sua equipe para mapear o enredo de todos os 12 episódios do programa. “Vamos falar de criaturas como a Mãe da Mata, uma lenda muito famosa aqui, mas também de contos desconhecidos como o pássaro que come gente”, compartilhou Maickson. “Já entrevistei alguns contadores de histórias tradicionais. Essas pessoas vivem dos muitos rios da região e também são anciãos dos povos indígenas da Amazônia brasileira.” Durante sua experiência no Sound Up, Maickson apreciou como o programa era prático, enquanto também permitiu muitas oportunidades de liberdade criativa. “Espero que todos os participantes do Sound Up tenham muito sucesso e que o programa continue impactando a vida de muitos outros jovens talentos em nosso país. Muitas histórias precisam ser contadas sobre as pluralidades e a diversidade florescente do Brasil”, disse Maickson.

 

Samara Costa (Brasil) 

ZUMBIR é um podcast que destaca os contos de ficção afrofuturistas. A criadora, Samara Costa, está atualmente trabalhando em ideias para episódios, e isso envolve muitas viagens. Ela visitou recentemente Angola como parte de sua pesquisa. “As histórias e mitos angolanos tiveram um grande impacto em mim, especialmente o som, o misticismo e o estilo de vida dos jovens angolanos”, explicou Samara. “Acho que a combinação de referências brasileiras e angolanas serão elementos que servirão de base para a criação de alguns episódios de ZUMBIR.” Sua parte favorita da experiência Sound Up foi ver seu episódio piloto ganhar vida, de uma ideia no papel a um episódio polido. “Pude sentir a voz dos personagens, como eles falam, andam, como riem, tudo pelo áudio… Foi fantástico! Tudo isso foi criado com o apoio técnico e emocional de todos os envolvidos no Sound Up, desde mentores e organizadores até amigos que fiz durante o programa.”

 

Caio dos Santos (Brasil)

Raízes é um podcast documental que conta histórias de famílias brasileiras. Na primeira edição, Caio investiga suas próprias origens em um esforço para responder uma questão: De onde eu vim? O participante do Sound Up está atualmente trabalhando na produção da primeira edição e já escreveu dois roteiros. “Eu aposto que muita gente se conectará com o carisma dos personagens e suas histórias”, compartilhou Caio. Para a próxima fase de sua jornada, o podcaster espera continuar contando contos do povo nordestino. 

 

Lucas Moura (Brasil)

O podcast de Lucas Moura, Calunguinha, o cantador de histórias é um podcast fictício que espera expandir a imaginação de crianças negras compartilhando a história dos negros no Brasil e no mundo. Lucas está atualmente trabalhando na finalização de roteiros e encontrando as vozes certas para fazê-los brilhar. Sua parte favorita no programa Sound Up foram os artistas com quem conseguiu se encontrar para o podcast. “Convidamos um artista (Lázaro Ramos) para participar do nosso podcast e ele aceitou”, explicou Lucas. “Ali ficou claro para mim que o Sound Up é um projeto que pode ajudar a ampliar meus horizontes.”

 

Gigi (Reino Unido)

Gigi acabou de terminar o programa e está trabalhando em seu podcast Journeys With Grace, que é uma história de descoberta imersiva e independente. Da narrativa aos detalhes de direitos autorais, a experiência de Gigi no Sound Up trouxe muitos novos conhecimentos sobre a indústria. Sua parte favorita do processo foi desenvolver o trailer e o episódio piloto. “Cobrir meu trailer com paisagens sonoras e adicionar áudio atmosférico aqui e ali foi divertido para mim – um pouco estressante e divertido”, explicou o podcaster. “Sou criativo, então, ver minha visão se concretizar foi um momento super legal. Esse sentimento é insubstituível.” Agora, seu foco é desenvolver o roteiro e encontrar uma maneira de convidar os ouvintes para o seu programa de maneira íntima. “Estou ansioso para o processo, para minha visão estar aí para todos e o podcast encontrar e ressoar com as pessoas que deveria.”

Para criadores do Reino Unido e da Irlanda interessados ​​no programa Sound Up, as inscrições estão abertas até 14 de março de 2022. Envie sua inscrição aqui.

 

Fatima Hellgren Camara (Suécia) 

Podcast de Fatima Hellgren Camara, Välkommen till Ön (Bem-vindo à Ilha) é um olhar cômico sobre pessoas irritantes e seus hábitos frustrantes. Toda semana ela discute essas pessoas e se elas devem ser enviadas para uma ilha deserta muito, muito distante. A série acaba de terminar sua segunda temporada, durante a qual Fátima aprendeu a editar e produzir seus próprios episódios. Sua parte favorita do Sound Up? “Ter tido a oportunidade de aprender um conjunto de habilidades totalmente novas”, compartilhou a apresentadora. “No entanto, minha parte favorita foi me familiarizar com o equipamento técnico.”

 

Roba Kadhem (Suécia) 

Atualmente em sua terceira temporada, Lyssna Tjejer (Listen Girls) é um podcast co-hospedado por Roba Kadhem e Aya Said. No programa, as duas discutem temas do Pink Room, o maior grupo de mulheres do Facebook da Escandinávia. Por meio do Sound Up, Roba experimentou um maior senso de comunidade entre outras pessoas do setor. “Foi muito aconchegante ver essas pessoas incríveis todas as semanas e conhecê-las, mesmo por meio de uma reunião virtual”, explicou Roba.

 

Arunima Tenzin Tara (Índia) 

Em Dinner by Ear, a apresentadora Arunima Tenzin Tara dá dicas aos ouvintes sobre como preparar um jantar em apenas 30 minutos. Atualmente, Arunima está testando novas receitas, desenvolvendo versões rápidas de jantares que ela adora e lendo o máximo possível sobre a história dos alimentos. Ainda no meio de sua participação no Sound Up, toda essa preparação permitirá que ela comece a gravar os episódios assim que chegar a hora. Sua parte favorita da experiência até agora foi entender por que ela estava fazendo esse show e quem era sua audiência. “Acho que esse exercício foi algo que gostei porque me obrigou a analisar criticamente o conceito do meu podcast e restringir a audiência a um tipo muito particular de pessoa”, explicou Arunima. “Esse foco me ajudou a ter clareza sobre o tipo de receitas a serem incluídas no programa.” À medida que avança para a próxima fase, Arunima terá a chance de gravar sons na cozinha, criar músicas originais e passar um tempo aperfeiçoando sua voz.

 

Shreya Dasgupta (Índia)

O podcast Imagined Tomorrow, de Shreya Dasgupta, apresenta uma variedade de especialistas que usam seus conhecimentos em ciência e tecnologia para especular sobre o futuro da Índia. Shreya está usando as ferramentas que aprendeu na Fase Um de sua experiência no Sound Up para se preparar para uma nova temporada; atualmente ela está no processo de delinear, pesquisar e reportar processos para os próximos episódios. Até agora, ela teve duas partes favoritas do programa. “O primeiro foi conhecer podcasters incrivelmente criativos”, disse Shreya. “O segundo foi aprender com os mentores do Sound Up e outros da equipe do Spotify, que não apenas depositaram sua fé na minha ideia, mas também foram super comprometidos e entusiasmados em ver minha visão.” Shreya em breve entrará na Fase Dois de sua experiência no Sound Up.

 

Peppa Smith (Austrália)

Yaama Mama é um podcast criado por Peppa Smith que se concentra na paternidade de crianças indígenas. Por meio de temas sérios e comentários sarcásticos, o programa examina e desconstrói a maneira como os pais são ensinados a criar os filhos em sua comunidade. Peppa está atualmente em um momento de pesquisa, trabalhando na coleta de informações para serem usadas em seus episódios. Uma de suas partes favoritas do Sound Up foram as pessoas que teve a chance de conhecer. “Tive reuniões em que encontrei pessoas extremamente inteligentes e talentosas na indústria”, disse a podcaster. “Também tive a sorte de que os outros membros da turma para 2021 são uma multidão brilhante, engraçada e incrivelmente bonita.”

 

Esses criadores e suas histórias são apenas uma pequena amostra dos podcasts que estão sendo desenvolvidos por meio do Sound Up. Para saber mais sobre o programa e como funciona para amplificar vozes sub-representadas, visite o site do Sound Up.

Spotify’s Sound Up Program Continues to Bring Diverse Voices to Podcasting

February 28, 2022

Since its start in 2018, Spotify’s Sound Up has helped underrepresented creators get their feet—and mics—in the door for podcasting. The program’s aim is to diversify the voices in the audio space by providing participants with educational opportunities, resources, and access to industry experts. Sound Up graduates have released popular shows that have ranked on Spotify’s podcast charts, including Dope Labs, Search Engine Sex, You Heard Me Write, and FOGO: Fear of Going Outside.

Now, four years after its inception, Sound Up has launched in 12 markets (Japan, Italy, the U.S., U.S. LatinX, India, Mexico, Australia, Sweden, the U.K., Germany, Brazil, and Argentina) and helped hundreds of graduates find careers in podcasting. 

How does Sound Up work? In each market, 10 participants are selected to be a part of the program. The creators then go through a four-week virtual or in-person immersive experience where they hone their storytelling, get more experience in audio production, and have a chance to workshop their ideas. After the session ends, the participants continue to receive year-round support from Spotify as they create professional pilots of their ideas, which have a chance to become a Spotify Original.

In 2020, as people around the world altered their lifestyles based on social distancing protocols and COVID-19 risks, Sound Up also had to adapt. “It was an incredibly difficult two years where, globally, we had to adjust the program to virtual trainings,” shared Natalie Tulloch, Sound Up Global Lead. “But we also got the chance to see wonderful stories begin to take shape, and now as we launch new podcasts, it feels incredibly gratifying.”

For the Record traveled across the globe to check in on a few of the current and recently graduated program participants to learn more about their experiences and the podcasts they are creating.

Gigi (U.K.)

Gigi just finished the program and is working on her podcast, Journeys With Grace, which is an immersive self-contained story of discovery. From storytelling to copyright details, Gigi’s Sound Up experience taught her plenty about the industry. Her favorite part of the process was developing the trailer and pilot episode. “Layering up my trailer with soundscapes and adding atmospheric audio here and there was fun to me—a stressful kinda fun,” explained the podcaster. “I’m a creative, so seeing my vision come to fruition was a super-dope moment. You can’t really replace that feeling.” Now her focus is on developing the script and finding a way to invite listeners into her show in an intimate way. “I’m looking forward to the process, the vision being out there, and the podcast finding and resonating with the people it’s supposed to.”

For U.K. and Ireland creators who are interested in the Sound Up program, applications are open now through March 14, 2022. Submit your application here.

 

Fatima Hellgren Camara (Sweden)

Fatima Hellgren Camara’s podcast Välkommen till Ön (Welcome to the Island) is a comedic look at annoying people and their frustrating habits. Each week she discusses these people and whether they should be sent off to a deserted island far, far away. The show just finished its second season, during which Fatima learned how to edit and produce her own episodes. Her favorite part of Sound Up? “To have been given the opportunity to learn an entirely new skill set,” shared the host. “However, my absolute favorite part was getting acquainted with technical equipment.”

 

Roba Kadhem (Sweden)

Currently in its third season, Lyssna Tjejer (Listen Girls) is a podcast cohosted by Roba Kadhem and Aya Said. On the show, the two discuss topics from Pink Room, Scandinavia’s largest Facebook group for women. Through Sound Up, Roba has experienced a greater sense of community from others in the industry. “It was so cozy to see these incredible people every week and get to know them so well even through a virtual meeting,” explained Roba. 

 

Arunima Tenzin Tara (India)


In Dinner by Ear, host Arunima Tenzin Tara gives listeners tips on preparing dinner in only 30 minutes. Arunima is currently testing out new recipes, developing quick versions of dinners she loves, and reading up on as much food history as possible. Still in the middle of her Sound Up program, all this preparation will allow her to start recording episodes as soon as it’s time. Her favorite part of the experience thus far has been determining why she was making this show and who her audience was. “I think this exercise was something that I enjoyed because it forced me to critically analyze my podcast concept and narrow the audience down to a very particular kind of person,” explained Arunima. “This focus has helped me gain clarity about the kind of recipes to include in the show.” As she moves into the next phase of the program, Arunima will have the chance to record sounds in the kitchen, create original music, and spend time perfecting her voice.

 

Shreya Dasgupta (India)

Shreya Dasgupta’s podcast, Imagined Tomorrow, features a variety of experts who use their backgrounds in science and technology to speculate on India’s future. Shreya is using the tools she learned in phase one of her Sound Up experience to prepare for a new season; she’s currently in the outlining, researching, and reporting process for upcoming episodes. So far, she’s had two favorite parts of the program. “The first has been getting to know such incredibly creative fellow podcasters,” said Shreya. “The second has been learning from the Sound Up mentors and others on the Spotify team who not only placed their faith in my idea, but have been super committed and enthusiastic about seeing my vision through.” Shreya will soon be entering phase two of her Sound Up experience.

 

Maickson Serrão (Brazil)


Maickson’s Pavulagem – Contos da Floresta (Pavulagem – Tales From the Forest) is a nonfiction podcast about Amazonian folklore stories. The creator is currently working with his team to map out the storyline for all 12 of the show’s episodes. “We’ll talk about creatures like Mãe da Mata (Mother of the Forest), a really famous legend here, but also unknown tales like the bird that eats people,” shared Maickson. “I have already interviewed some traditional storytellers. These people live off the many rivers in the region and are also elders from Indigenous people from the Brazilian Amazon.” During his Sound Up experience, Maickson appreciated how hands-on the program was while still allowing plenty of opportunity for creative freedom. “I hope that all participants from Sound Up become very successful and that the program continues to impact the lives of many other young talents in our country. Many stories need to be told of Brazil’s pluralities and blooming diversity,” said Maickson.

 

Samara Costa (Brazil)

ZUMBIR is a podcast that highlights Afrofuturist fictional tales. The creator, Samara Costa, is currently working on ideas for episodes, and that involves a lot of traveling. She recently visited Angola as part of her research. “The Angolan stories and myths made a big impact on me, especially the sound, mysticism, and lifestyle of young Angolans,” explained Samara. “I think that the combination of both Brazilian and Angolan references will be elements that will serve as a basis for the creation of some ZUMBIR episodes.” Her favorite part of the Sound Up experience was seeing her pilot episode come to life, from an idea on paper to a polished episode. “I was able to feel the voice of the characters, how they talk, walk, how they laugh, all through audio.… It was fantastic! All of this was created with the technical and emotional support of everyone involved in Sound Up, from mentors and organizers to friends that I made during the program.”

 

Caio (Brazil)

Raízes is a documentary podcast that tells the stories of Brazilian families. In the first season, Caio investigates his own origins in an effort to answer one question: Where did I come from? The Sound Up participant is currently working on producing the first season and has already written two scripts. “I’m betting that a lot of people will connect with the charisma of the characters and their stories,” shared Caio. For the next phase of his journey, the podcaster is hoping to continue telling tales from the people of Northeast Brazil. 

 

Lucas Moura (Brazil)

Lucas Moura’s Calunguinha, o cantador de histórias (Calunguinha, the Singer of Tales) is a fictional podcast that Lucas hopes will expand the imagination of Black children by sharing the history of Black people in both Brazil and around the world. Lucas is currently working on finalizing scripts and finding the right voices to make them shine. The creator’s favorite part of the Sound Up program was the artists he was able to meet with for the podcast. “We invited one artist (Lázaro Ramos) to participate in our podcast and he accepted,” explained Lucas. “There it became clear to me that Sound Up is a project that can help broaden my horizons.”

 

Peppa Smith (Australia)


Yaama Mama is a podcast created by Peppa Smith that focuses on parenting Indigenous kids. Through both serious themes and sarcastic commentary, the show examines and dismantles the way parents are taught to raise children in her community. Peppa is currently in research mode, working on collecting information to be used in her episodes. One of her favorite parts of Sound Up was the people she’s had a chance to meet. “There’s been meetings where I have met with some hugely clever and talented people in the industry,” said the podcaster. “I’ve also been lucky that the other members of the cohort for 2021 are a brilliant, funny, and incredibly good-looking mob.”

These creators and their stories are just a small sampling of the podcasts that are being developed through Sound Up. To learn more about the program and how it’s working to amplify underrepresented voices, visit Sound Up’s website.

Brazilian Hitmakers Play With Genre for Latin America’s First Spotify Singles Series

February 3, 2022

Summer is in full swing in Brazil, and now, so is Latin America’s first-ever Spotify Singles series. As Brazilians soak up the sun, buzzy artists Os Barões Da Pisadinha, LUDMILLA, Matheus & Kauan, and more are inviting listeners to stream seven new Spotify Singles songs exclusively on Spotify. From January 26 to February 16, fans will see new tracks debut on Spotify Brazil’s official summer playlist Vem, Verão!

The Spotify Singles program launched in 2016 as a creative outlet for artists as they revisit their songs, engage their fans, and connect with new listeners. More than 5 billion streams later, Spotify Singles continues to surprise audiences around the world. This special summer release is no different. It marks an innovative moment in the program as Spotify challenged Brazil’s artists to explore rhythms and genres outside their usual sound.

“This Singles series was created as a place to highlight and celebrate the summer through Carnival, all while catering to genre listening trends we have been identifying in the market. We brought the idea to our partners and found artists who were eager to be a part of it. The artists then took the idea into their own hands and created all these amazing representations of the rich culture Brazil has to offer,” said Carolina Alzuguir, Artists and Label Partnerships Lead for Spotify in Brazil.

The singles take inspiration from the most-listened-to genres in Brazil during the summer, including pisadinha, Brazilian funk (also referred to as funk carioca), and brega funk. Pisadinha is an offshoot of the popular Brazilian genre forró, a rhythmic music style that features the accordion and triangle. Inspired by Miami’s flourishing hip-hop scene, Rio de Janeiro’s Brazilian funk music pulls from a number of different genres to create a uniquely local sound made for dancing. And brega funk, which originated in Northern Brazil, is a branch of Brazilian funk known for its heavy bass and offbeat rhythms.

Follow along as beloved Brazilian artists embrace genre fluidity and try their hands at a fresh sound. Here are the songs making every day feel like a summer celebration, no matter where you listen:

Released in January

Releasing in February

  • Next, on February 7, Brazilian funk and pop queen LUDMILLA promises a surprise with her trap version of “Fora de Si.”
  • MC Hariel, who is known for his impact on the São Paulo funk scene, will push the boundaries this summer with a reggaeton version of “Pirâmide Social” on February 9.
  • PEDRO SAMPAIO has a sweet surprise in store for February 14. He teamed up with Anitta once again to reenvision the catchy hit “NO CHÃO NOVINHA” as a techno brega bop.
  • And Rebecca will close the summer Spotify Singles series by introducing a new brega funk version of the techno pop hit “Barbie” with the help of Mexican singer Dulce María, the Colombian rapper Farina, and Mc Danny on February 16.

Want more? Keep up with the latest releases and the soundtrack of the season on Vem, Verão!

Chart-Topping Chilean Podcast ‘Caso 63’ Gears Up for Season 2—And Announces an English-Language Adaptation

September 29, 2021

Since its release in November 2020, Spotify Original podcast Caso 63 has been topping charts and taking on new markets. The 10-episode Chilean science fiction story has become the most-listened-to scripted Original podcast in Latin America and was even adapted for Brazilian and Indian listeners as well. To continue this tale’s captivating hold, Spotify will be releasing an English-language adaptation of this story in the United States, premiering in late 2021. But perhaps the most exciting news for fans and could-be fans is that the team behind Caso 63 will be releasing a second season later this year, with creator Julio Rojas at the helm.

Season one of Caso 63 centers on the interactions between fictional psychiatrist Elisa Aldunate  and her client, “Patient 63.” Each episode marks a new “session,” and as the story progresses, time, space, and reality begin to blur. Over the course of 10 episodes, this thought-provoking mystery plays with listeners’ minds and causes them to question what is and isn’t real.

Caso 63’s popularity with listeners has helped the show reach a new milestone within podcasting: This is the first time a non-English-language Spotify Original podcast has been adapted to multiple languages. The Chilean show, which stars actors Antonia Zegers and Néstor Cantillana, received so much buzz that, less than a year after its release, Spotify adapted the thrilling mystery into a Portuguese-language version, Paciente 63, featuring Brazilian actors Seu Jorge and Mel Lisboa. And earlier this month, Spotify India created a Hindi-language adaptation of the podcast called Virus 2062, starring Bollywood actors and husband-and-wife duo Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal. Now, casting is underway for the English-language adaptation.

But even before breaking a Spotify record, its large following was also reflected in the charts with Caso 63 ranking number one on Argentina’s and Mexico’s Top Podcasts charts for nearly a month following its premiere. It also reached number one on the Trending Podcasts charts in Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, and the U.S.

Non-Spanish speaking listeners are loving the show just as much. In India, the adaptation, Virus 2062, reached number one on Spotify’s local Trending chart and landed on the top five on Spotify’s local Top Podcasts charts. The Brazilian adaptation, Paciente 63, ranked number one on Brazil’s local Trending Podcasts chart the day after it premiered and stayed there for over two weeks. It also reached the top spot on Brazil’s Fiction charts and stayed there for over a month.

Creator Rojas has long credited the show’s appeal to its format. He says the audio-only medium calls back to the way stories have been handed down for centuries, inviting listeners to fill in the blanks with their imaginations.

“The LATAM team on the ground, led by [Spotify’s] Javier Piñol, created a universal story that transported listeners into their own imaginations alongside the lead characters. The adaptations in both Brazil and India, and soon the U.S., utilized local teams and talent to reimagine the story for new audiences,” said Courtney Holt, Global Head of Podcasts and New Initiatives at Spotify. “The success we’ve seen in all the market adaptations thus far has reinforced Spotify’s mission to provide creators with the opportunity to develop stories and expose audiences worldwide to the best storytelling narratives, regardless of origin.”

Ready to tap into your imagination and start your session with Dr. Aldunate? Catch season one below. And stay tuned for the English-language adaptation of the global podcast phenomenon, coming soon.

Artist Mano Brown Squares Up With Brazil’s Biggest Personalities on Spotify Original Podcast “Mano a Mano”

August 24, 2021

This month, some of Brazil’s biggest names and most controversial figures are going “mano a mano” with artist Mano Brown on the new Spotify Original podcast Mano a Mano. Mano Brown, aka Pedro Paulo Soares Pereira, is known across Brazil for his role as rapper, composer, and founding member of Racionais MC’s, a rap and hip-hop group that burst onto the scene in the late 1980s. His music is known for highlighting daily life in the outskirts of São Paulo, where he grew up.

He’s also famously a man of few words—until now. Starting August 26, listeners will see a new side of Mano as he interviews major figures from sports, politics, music, and religion in Brazil. Guests on the show will share their never-before-heard stories in weekly thought-provoking conversations. Interviewees this season include artist Karol Conká, who kicks off the first episode, as well as doctor and educator Drauzio Varella, actor Pastor Henrique Vieira, football manager Vanderlei Luxemburgo, and groundbreaking politician Fernando Holiday. 

“The idea of ​​the podcast is to bring up different ideas and thoughts through conversations with diverse, controversial guests who you’ll love or hate, it’s up to you,” Mano shared. “Mano a Mano is a continuation of what happens in my daily life. I’m not just surrounded by like-minded people; we talk and debate. In the podcast, I don’t want to create a confrontation of ideas, but open a possibility of dialogue.”

He also explained that the show is meant to reach, entertain, and inform Afro-Brazilian listeners, who are not always the primary audience for mainstream media in particular. Like his music, the podcast is meant to broaden the cultural conversation. He credits help from his production team of fellow Black Brazilians, including journalist Semayat Oliveira, for overcoming the challenges of the interview format and incorporating diverse perspectives.

“I’m having to learn communication, journalism,” Mano reflected. “It sounds simple when you’re watching television, but conducting interviews is delicate, as is tying things together and keeping the conversation relevant without losing the spice. If anyone is learning from this experience, it’s me. But I’m well advised by a Black team.”

Ready to debate, learn, and listen with Mano? Mark your calendar for the show’s debut on August 26, with new weekly episodes continuing to drop each Thursday. Until then, check out the Mano a Mano trailer:

Mano Brown se junta com as maiores personalidades do Brasil no Podcast Original Spotify “Mano a Mano”

August 24, 2021

Este mês, algumas das figuras mais controversas do Brasil vão em um encontro “mano a mano” com o rapper Mano Brown no novo podcast Original Spotify Mano a Mano. Mano Brown, nome artístico de Pedro Paulo Soares Pereira, é conhecido no Brasil pelo seu trabalho como rapper e compositor e por ser um dos criadores do Racionais MC’s, um grupo de rap e hip-hop que começou no fim dos anos 80. Sua música é conhecida por dar visibilidade ao cotidiano das periferias de São Paulo, onde ele cresceu.  

O rapper também é conhecido por ser um homem de poucas palavras – até agora. No dia 26 de agosto, os ouvintes vão poder conhecer um novo lado de Mano, enquanto ele entrevista grandes figuras brasileiras do esporte, política, música e religião. Os convidados do programa vão compartilhar histórias nunca antes ouvidas em instigantes conversas semanais. Alguns dos entrevistados dessa temporada são a rapper e cantora Karol Conká, que é a convidada do primeiro episódio, o médico e educador Drauzio Varella, o ator Pastor Henrique Vieira, o técnico de futebol Vanderlei Luxemburgo e o político controverso Fernando Holiday.

“A ideia do podcast é trazer diferentes ideias e pensamentos por meio de conversas com convidados diversos, controversos, amados, odiados… Vocês decidem”, compartilhou Mano. “Mano a Mano é a continuação do que acontece no meu dia a dia. Eu não estou rodeado apenas por pessoas que pensam igual a mim; nós conversamos e discutimos. No podcast, eu não quero criar um confronto de ideias, mas abrir a possibilidade para diálogo.” 

Ele também comentou que o programa tem como objetivo alcançar, entreter e informar a audiência afro-brasileira, que nem sempre é o público-alvo para a mídia mainstream, principalmente. Assim como a música de Mano Brown, o podcast visa ampliar o diálogo cultural. Ele dá crédito disso à ajuda do time de produção, composto também por brasileiros negros, incluindo a jornalista Semayat Oliveira, por superar os desafios de trazer um programa no formato de entrevistas e incorporar perspectivas diversas.

“Estou tendo que aprender mais sobre comunicação e jornalismo”, reflete Mano. “Parece fácil quando você está vendo pela televisão, mas conduzir entrevistas é delicado, assim como é amarrar as coisas e manter o diálogo, sem que fique desinteressante. Se tem alguém que está aprendendo com essa experiência, essa pessoa sou eu. Mas eu também estou sendo bem aconselhado por um time composto de pessoas negras.”

Pronto para debater, aprender e escutar com Mano? Marque na agenda o lançamento do podcast, no dia 26 de agosto, com episódios semanais todas às quintas. Até lá, vem ouvir o trailer de Mano a Mano: 

Spotify’s Music + Talk Show Format is Expanding Across the Globe

August 18, 2021

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Last October, Spotify launched a pioneering listening experience called Music + Talk that brings together music and spoken-word content. The unique format weaves full songs and talk commentary together​ into one show.

Through Anchor, Spotify has also made Music + Talk an accessible format that anyone can use to create these unique shows. Anchor’s suite of tools is already available to users in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. 

Starting today, we’re expanding the experience to millions more creators and listeners around the world and sharing the tool with 15 new markets across Europe, Latin America, and Asia. 

Here’s everything you need to know.

Where in the world is Music + Talk?

With this expansion, Japan, India, the Philippines, Indonesia, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Colombia will have access to the blended audio experience.

Creators in these markets will now have access to the “Music” tool in Anchor, where they can incorporate full songs from Spotify’s library of 70 million tracks into their spoken-word audio creations. And in return, listeners can interact directly with the music within an episode by liking, saving, and sharing with each track as they would in any playlist. 

The shows will be available to Premium and Free listeners. Spotify Premium users will hear full tracks as part of these shows, while Free users will hear 30-second previews of each song. Shows can be listened to globally wherever Spotify is available.

Our catalog of Music + Talk Spotify Originals will also get a boost across a number of markets as new shows from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, India, Japan, and the Philippines join our library today. Plus, there’s more to come from all the markets included in our latest launch. These shows will explore the many facets of music, from the stories and inspiration behind a song to the listening trends of the modern age, and they will offer an opportunity for artists to engage listeners in a unique way.

More ways to get inspired

Along with the market expansion, Spotify will begin offering a variety of new educational and inspirational resources for creators interested in using Music + Talk.

Today also marks the launch of an exciting new Spotify Original called Music + Talk: Unlocked, which will explore creative uses of the Music + Talk format—from guided runs to music trivia and more. Listeners and creators can find more best-in-class shows in the Music + Talk hub in the Spotify app.

Since we rolled out Music + Talk last year, we’ve learned from the needs and behaviors of listeners, as we always do with new products. Savvy streamers will notice that we’ve implemented small tweaks to improve the listening experience and reflect those needs: clearer visual distinction between the music and talk segments of an episode and music previews on episode pages.

We can’t wait to see new creativity and stories from around the globe as more markets make the audio storytelling features their own. Check out Anchor’s blog post and creator landing page for more information on how to get started with Music + Talk.

Podcast popular de ficção científica chileno é adaptado para ouvintes brasileiros em ‘Paciente 63’

July 22, 2021

Desde sua estreia em Novembro do ano passado, o popular podcast chileno Spotify Original Caso 63 tem paralisado os ouvintes com sua narrativa de ficção científica. Agora, a áudiossérie de viagem no tempo está se espalhando geograficamente à medida que o Spotify adapta seu podcast em espanhol para Paciente 63, uma versão em português, para ouvintes no Brasil.

Criado por Julio Rojas, a áudiossérie de ficção se passa no ano de 2022, quando a psiquiatra Elisa Aldunate inicia uma série de sessões de terapia com “Paciente 63”. Conforme as sessões progridem, o tempo, o espaço e a realidade começam a se confundir, brincando com a mente dos ouvintes. O drama se desenvolve ao longo de 10 episódios, entregando um mistério instigante para falantes de espanhol em todo o mundo.

“Tem sido um fenômeno impressionante – Caso 63 foi uma das áudiosséries em espanhol mais escutadas em 2020 e foi recebido com um entusiasmo que cruzou países, durou meses e gerou uma grande quantidade de reflexão e comentários em todas as redes sociais”, refletiu Rojas.

“[Com a adaptação] fico muito emocionado”, acrescentou. “Escutar Paciente 63 em português, com o nível dos atores, a adaptação e a produção, foi como se a história sempre tivesse sido pensada para ser ouvida nessa língua. É reconfortante ver que as histórias de ficção científica e seu público não têm fronteiras, talvez porque as histórias nos façam refletir sobre as mesmas questões. A ficção científica é hoje a grande fonte de reflexão filosófica sobre quem ou onde queremos estar.”

A adaptação conta com a participação dos atores brasileiros Mel Lisboa e Seu Jorge. Ambos emprestam suas vozes para a áudiossérie, contribuindo para a imersão dos ouvintes no universo de Paciente 63.

“Fiquei muito entusiasmada em fazer parte de Paciente 63,” afirmou Lisboa. “A série traz, em muitos momentos, a teoria de que podem haver realidades diferentes a partir das escolhas que fazemos; faz as pessoas refletirem sobre seus erros e suas decisões. Além disso, acho que uma ideia que as pessoas podem ter ao escutar Paciente 63 é que provavelmente passaremos por mudanças drásticas. Em 2019, por exemplo, não imaginávamos que precisaríamos nos isolar como está acontecendo até agora.”

O processo de gravação foi uma experiência inédita para os atores, que não puderam se encontrar pessoalmente durante a pandemia e, em vez disso, desenvolveram seus personagens e relacionamentos virtualmente. 

“Foi um desafio dar vida a um personagem por meio da voz”, Jorge compartilhou. “A necessidade de usar apenas esse recurso como meio de imersão para o ouvinte, principalmente com as limitações do COVID-19 que estavam acontecendo, dificultava o processo. Foi uma experiência que exigiu muita técnica. No final das contas, o projeto fez parte de um rico processo no qual tive que estudar a melhor maneira de lidar com minha voz e treinar muito para chegar onde queria.”

Lisboa e Jorge acreditam que a premissa instigante da história e o formato de áudio vão ressoar entre os brasileiros. Para Rojas, isso não é surpresa – e apenas o começo para podcasts de ficção.

“Por milhares de anos, a narração oral foi a principal forma de contar histórias”, explicou Rojas. “Ouvir uma áudiossérie ativa novas vias neurais e gera a intimidade necessária para a autorreflexão. Você faz parte da história porque ajuda a construí-la. É uma experiência única e pessoal, e acho que é o novo formato para um mundo pós-pandêmico. Espero que os ouvintes brasileiros gostem.”

Junte-se às aventuras de Paciente 63 e Dra. Elisa. Maratone já:

Popular Chilean Sci-Fi Podcast Gets Adapted for Brazilian Listeners in ‘Paciente 63’

July 22, 2021

Since its premiere last fall, the popular Chilean Spotify Original podcast Caso 63 has transfixed listeners with its science fiction storytelling. Now, the time traveling show is going the geographical distance as Spotify adapts its Spanish-language podcast into Paciente 63, a Portuguese language version, for listeners in Brazil.

Created by Julio Rojas, the fictional show is set in the year 2022, when psychiatrist Elisa Aldunate begins a series of therapy sessions with “Patient 63.” As the sessions progress, time, space, and reality begin to blur, playing with listeners’ minds. Drama builds over the course of 10 episodes, delivering thought-provoking mystery for Spanish speakers the world over.

“It has been a very impressive phenomenon—Caso 63 was one of the most-listened-to audio series in Spanish in 2020 and was met with an enthusiasm that crossed countries, lasted for months, and generated a great amount of reflection and comments on all social networks,” Rojas reflected.

“[With the adaptation I feel] a lot of emotion,” he added. “Listening to Paciente 63 in Portuguese, with the level of its actors, the adaptation, and the production, it was as if the story had always been designed to be heard in that language. It is comforting to see that science fiction stories and their audiences have no borders, perhaps because stories make us all reflect on the same issues. Science fiction is today the great source of philosophical reflection on whom or where we want to be.”

The adaptation features Brazilian actors Mel Lisboa and Seu Jorge. Both stars lend their voices to the series, helping to immerse listeners in the world of Paciente 63.

“I was very excited to join Paciente 63,” Lisboa shared. “The series brings up, in many moments, the theory that there may be different realities based on the choices we make, so it can make people reflect on their mistakes and their decisions. Also, I think one insight that people can get from listening to Paciente 63 is that we’re likely to go through drastic changes. In 2019, for example, we did not imagine that we would need to isolate ourselves as is happening until now.”

The recording process was a new experience for the actors, who were unable to meet during the pandemic and instead developed their characters and relationships remotely.

“It was a challenge to bring a character to life through his voice,” Jorge shared. “The need to use only this feature as a means of immersion for the listener, especially with the COVID-19 limitations that were happening, made the process more difficult. It was an experience that required a lot of technique. Ultimately, the project was part of a rich process in which I had to study the best way to deal with my voice and trained a lot to get where I wanted to go.”

Lisboa and Jorge believe the story’s thought-provoking premise and audio format will resonate with Brazilians. For Rojas, this is no surprise—and only the beginning for fiction podcasts.

“For thousands of years, oral storytelling has been the main way for transmitting stories,” explained Rojas. “Listening to an audio series activates you, ignites new neural highways, and generates the intimacy necessary for self-reflection. You are part of the story because you help make it. It is a unique and personal experience, and I think that is the new format for a post-pandemic world. I hope that Brazilian listeners enjoy it.”

Join the adventures of Paciente 63 and Dr. Elisa. Binge all 10 episodes today:

Spotify Original Podcast ‘Próxima Parada’ Brings Daily News From the Outskirts of Brazil

June 21, 2021

Journalists Ana Beatriz Felicio and Rômulo Cabrera are shining a light on the news, stories, and challenges unfolding in the outskirts of São Paulo, Brazil, through their new Spotify Original podcast Próxima Parada. Launching June 28, the podcast will air Monday to Friday, exclusively on Spotify.

In brief 15-minute episodes, Próxima Parada presents stories, news, and reports on a wide range of topics, including education, employment, health, safety, housing, culture, and leisure. The daily journalistic series provides coverage on the diverse topics and daily news circulating in the outskirts of the São Paulo metropolitan area—referred to by locals as the “quebradas” or peripheries. 

The show focuses on the realities of areas far from Brazil’s economic centers and works to uplift marginalized voices. Podcasters Ana Beatriz and Rômulo, who themselves are from the outskirts of São Paulo, are driven by their experiences growing up in the area. Their goal is to explore three questions: What are the peripheries? Who are the people who live in these areas? And what happens over there?

“The outskirts of Brazil are diverse, plural places, full of good stories,” says cohost Ana Beatriz. “We want to expand the voice of those who live in these regions, practicing an even more attentive listening to what they have to say and share.”

The podcast is produced in partnership with Brazil’s Mural Journalism Agency of the Periferias, giving the hosts access to the agency’s correspondents network of more than 70 communication professionals who live in the peripheries.

“We are very happy with a partnership that believes in and amplifies journalism made by and for the peripheries; a journalism that, in the end, contributes to increasing the size of the São Paulo metropolis you thought you knew,” says Vagner de Alencar, Director of Journalism at the Agência Mural.

From left to right: Ana Beatriz Felicio, Vagner de Alencar, Gabriela Carvalho, and Rômulo Cabrera. Photo credit: Divulgação/Spotify

Episode topics include a chat with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, who talk about the lack of shelters in Brazil’s Eastern Zone, and a conversation with residents in Cotia, in the outskirts of São Paulo, about their difficulties accessing safe reproductive care.

“It’s an opportunity for us to reinforce the leading role of the residents of the ‘quebradas,’ help to reduce prejudices about these neighborhoods, and deconstruct the stereotypes of violence, exclusion, and victimization associated with the peripheries,” adds cohost Rômulo.

With the release of Próxima Parada, Spotify reinforces its support for podcasters from underrepresented communities, just as it does with Sound Up, a global program that gives underrepresented podcasters the tools to boost their platforms and build their own shows. 

In addition, Spotify also created the exclusive Pretos no Topo hub to increase the visibility of the work and art of Black creators. There, listeners can access:

Próxima Parada premieres Monday, June 28, and new, free episodes will air Monday through Friday at 5 pm BRT (4 pm EST) exclusively on Spotify. Start listening to the trailer below.

Daily Drive Comes to Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil

April 14, 2021

Whether your routine is workout-music-coffee or shower-breakfast-news, we all have a “daily route” we take to start our day. Looking to use that time to stay up to date on the world around you or get pumped up for work with your favorite jams? Now, listeners in Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil can find it all in one place with Spotify’s Daily Drive playlist.

This personalized mixed-media playlist combines the very best of news talk shows, including the relevancy and personality of the hosts, with the best of audio streaming (on demand, personalized playing and discovery). It combines music you love with relevant, timely world updates from reputable sources—all put together in a seamless and unified listening experience.

Get revved up for a personalized playlist that blends music and news in one place for the perfect commute experience. Included at launch:

Mexican, Argentinian, and Brazilian users can make the most of their time on the road by tuning into Daily Drive starting today.