Daily Discovery: Novos Londrinos – Vaga

“Vaga” came out of a London heatwave: a baião rhythm from Northeast Brazil, a maracatu-inspired groove, and a lift that recalls Sérgio Mendes. Lead vocalist Claudia Marques sings over a core of drums and keys, framing love as a boundless, constant current meant for everyone, with a roots-style female chorus behind her and flute lines over the top. Flautist Rachel Hayter weaves melodic lines…