Carlinhos Brown’s Carnaval: After-Party Chill

“Everyone needs to chill sometimes,” Carlinhos Brown tells Apple Music. “It’s important for us to understand the dawn of the day. Look at the sun and at the moon—the moon relaxes the sun, right? But when the sun wakes us up, we relax with the expectation that everything will run smoothly in our day.” Whether you jumped and kept up with the trio elétrico, hit the streets for the traditional parade of samba schools or partied in the blocos, one thing is clear: Carnaval takes up a lot of energy. With that in mind, the Brazilian artist has created this playlist to help you wind down and find some chill. Brown’s selections range from old-school hits to new favourites, with axé, samba, MPB and pop from artists as diverse as Chico Buarque, Bamdamel, Marisa Monte, Toquinho, Anavitória and Gal Costa. Pull up a chair, relax and sink into these post-party vibes.