Following the release of two EP’s in 2019 - A Vicious Circle and Sombra do Dragão -, the Far Out Recordings in-house producer Daniel Maunick presents his first LP. Connecting Rio de Janeiro and East London, Macumba Quebrada blends deep house stompers and broken-beat bangers littered with Brazilian rhythms - in the form of both dusty percussion and Maunick’s intricate drum programming.

Daniel Maunick’s career has seen him involved in London’s drum n’ bass, acid-jazz, house, broken beat and soul scenes. Having produced for Azymuth, Marcos Valle, Terry Callier, Incognito, Ivan ‘Mamão’ Conti and Sabrina Malheiros, he’s also an integral part on the revival of legendary musicians, helping introducing them to youger generations. In Macumba Quebrada Daniel reveals, on a solo note, his excellence and his artistry. Bringing together touches of Detroit techno, Chicago house, London D’n’B, New York disco, moments of eerie ambiance, South American swing and tribal earthiness, this is Maunick’s homage to the black music continuum. Released by Far Out Recordings, Macumba Quebrada is available on a 13-track double LP, 14-track CD and digital release.

Taking its title from a syncretism of South American spiritual practices, the cover art is photograph taken by acclaimed French photographer and self-taught ethnographer Pierre Verger, who travelled the world documenting civilizations that would soon be effaced by progress. Settling for good in Salvador, Brazil, Verger became initiated into the Candomblé religion, eventually officiating rituals and ceremonies within the community. Without having become an ordained priest, Daniel Maunick shares both Verger and Far Out Recordings’ love for Brazil: its people, its culture and its music.