diogo strausz: dance para se salvar
Francisco Espregueira
Brazilian maestro Diogo Strausz is kicking off 2026 with a serious statement piece, linking up with the analog aficionados at Favorite Recordings for his new LP, Dance Para Se Salvar. Landing this Friday, January 16th, the album serves as a vibrant love letter to the golden era of Brazilian disco-funk, channeling the legendary spirits of Robson Jorge and Lincoln Olivetti. Faithful to the label’s ethos, Strausz bypassed modern shortcuts in favor of vintage studio gear, successfully capturing the warm, dust-speckled soul of the iconic Estúdios da Sigla sessions in Rio. It’s an organic, sun-drenched journey that feels like a lost classic from 1980, yet pulses with a fresh, contemporary elegance. In an era in which we see the rise of AI productions that play with nostalgia, the album is sort of a continuous life saving dance.
Already celebrated for his work with Goutte d’Or and New York’s Razor-N-Tape—not to mention production credits for icons like Gal Costa—Strausz’s move to the French imprint feels like a natural evolution. The record is packed with sophisticated grooves, including "Ele é Artista," a dancefloor-ready collaboration with Bruno “Patchworks” Hovart (the mastermind behind Voilaaa, Mr. President, João Selva & Uptown Funk Empire). Joyful intent, built for movement but rich in detail, the album's mission: blending jazz-funk sophistication with raw tropical energy to create a sound that doesn't just ask you to dance, but insists on it as a form of salvation. Available on vinyl.