DANIEL HAAKSMAN

21/08/2026

Every city has a heartbeat. Rio de Janeiro has a soundtrack.

These 10 digital only releases offer a glimpse into a musical journey through Rio, drawn from my book, „It Began in Ipanema“ ().

Through 50 songs, my book traces the city’s history across generations, neighborhoods, and musical traditions.

From samba to bossa nova to baile funk and beyond, each song tells a story of Rio, and of the people who gave the city its unmistakable rhythms.

Press click on your music player and let the journey begin.

Songs featured in the book and in the video are:

1. Anitta, Zaac + Maejor „Vai Malandro“ (ft. Tropkillaz & DJ Yuri Martins)

2. Deize Tigrona „Injeção“

3. Ed Motta „Daqui Pro Méier“

4. Ivo Meireilles „Barra, Shopping, Gasolina E Celular“

5. Taiguara „Meu Amor, Santa Teresa“

6. Izenzêê „Rio By Subway“

7. Elza Soares „Rio De Janeiro“

8. P**o Di Paris „Intérludio Chico Buarque“

9. Arlindo Cruz „Meu Lugar“

10. Chico Buarque „Suburbio“

The book is available in print format only via , or hhvinyl, as well as through my Bandcamp.
Links in bio!

Published by Sorry Press
Release Date: 25th of June 2026

ISBN 978-3-910265-28-8

Format. 228 pages

Features a Spotify playlist

16/08/2026

Big love for the warm words by one of my favourite DJs, TLC

10/08/2026

Danke, taz!

DJ und Produzent Daniel Haaksman veröffentlicht ein Buch über Rio de Janeiro als Sehnsuchtsort. Raus kommt ein musikalischer Reiseführer in 50 Songs.

10/08/2026

Big up to Maxim Biller aka Maxim Biller for the kind words.

„It Began In Ipanema“ out now via Sorry Press

Links to retailers in bio!

03/08/2026

Big up again Jamz Supernova for the support for „It Began In Ipanema“ and the great preface you wrote!

30/07/2026

Step into the soundtrack of Rio de Janeiro one song at a time.

Ipanema and Mangueira, Lapa and Cidade De Deus are some of the barrios of Rio de Janeiro that nurtured and inspired musical styles celebrated around the world. In my book „It Began In Ipanema“ I write about songs that reveal the city’s histories, cultures, struggles, celebrations, and the enduring spirit of its people.

Check out my book that makes you experience the city through the music that shaped it, and in turn, helped to shape the world.

Now available in print format, in English language, released via , 226 pages. Available from your trusted book dealer, links in bio!

Some of the vinyls shown feature songs I talk about in my book:

1. Chico Buarque „Construção“ (1971)

2. Zé Keti „A Voz Do Morro“ (1955)

3. Elizete Cardoso „Chega De Saudade“ (1958)

4. Sergio Mendes + Brasil 66 „Mas Que Nada“ (1968)

5. Cidinho E Doca „Rap Da Felicidade“ (1995)

6. Luiz Henrique „Mas Que Nada“ (1967)

7. Gilberto Gil „Aquele Abraço“ (1971)

8. Sylvia Telles „Samba Do Avião“ (1963)

9. N/N „Hino De Flamengo“ (1975)

10. Sergio Endrigo „Il Papagallo“ (1972)

22/07/2026

Some cities are remembered through their images. Others through their music.

These are 10 of the 50 songs that are part of my book „It Began In Ipanema“ (Sorry Press).

Each song carries a fragment of the city’s voice: a rhythm, a memory, a fleeting moment.

Together, they become another way of reading Rio.

Which one would you listen to first?

Songs featured in the book and in the video are:

1. Nara Leão „O Barquiñho“ (1985)

2. Mary Roos „Blauer Montag“ (1975)

3. João Gilberto, Stan Getz, Astrid Gilberto „The Girl From Ipanema“ (1964)

4. Sylvio Cézar „Samba Carioca“ (1965)

5. Fernanda Abreu „Rio 40 Graus“ (1992)

6. MC Bob Rum „Rap Do Silva“ (1995)

7. Luiz Bonfa „Mañha Do Carnaval“ ft. Marpessa Dawn (1960)

8. Carmen Queiroz „Sala De Recepção“ (1989)

9. DJ Battery Brain „Volt Mix“ (1988)

10. Jadir De Castro „A Cuica“ (1966)

Track ID: Nara Leão „O Barquinho“ (1985)

The book is available in print format via , or hhvinyl, as well as through my Bandcamp.

Links in bio!

Published by Sorry Press
Release Date: 25th of June 2026
ISBN 978-3-910265-28-8
Format. 228 pages
Features a Spotify playlist

14/07/2026

Every city has a pulse. In my book „It Began In Ipanema“ Rio de Janeiro is measured in songs.

These 10 records are part of a musical journey through Rio de Janeiro.

The book reflects on the city’s history through 50 songs that span generations, neighborhoods, and musical traditions.

Drop the needle. The journey begins.

Songs featured in the book and in the video are:

1. Banda Black Rio „Chega Mais“ (1978)

2. Tim Maia „Do Leme Ao Pontal“ (1982)

3. Quarteto Em Cy „Santo Amaro“ (1977)

4. Beth Carvalho „Exaltação a Mangueira“ (1992)

5. Sylvia Vrethammar „Rio De Janeiro Blue“ (1985)

6. Noel Rosa „Feitiço Da Vila“ (1934)

7. Darius Milhaud „Laranjeras“ (1917)

8. Black Future „Eu Sou O Rio“ (1988)

9. Maria Bethânia „Rio De Janeiro (Meu Brasil)“ (1983)

10. Dennis DJ „Tira A Camisa“ (2002)

The book is available via , or , as well as through my Bandcamp.
Links in bio!

Published by Sorry Press
Release Date: 25th of June 2026

ISBN 978-3-910265-28-8

Format. 228 pages

Features a Spotify playlist

07/07/2026

Rio de Janeiro has spent more than a century reinventing the sound of Brazil and the world.

These eleven records feature songs explored in my book „It Began In Ipanema“, which tells the story of 100 years of Rio’s music through 50 unforgettable tracks.

Every record is a chapter in the city’s sonic map.

Which one would you put on the turntable first?

Songs featured in the video

1. Cartola „As Rosas Não Falam“ (1976)

2. Astrud Gilberto „イパネマの娘“ (1970)

3. Cidinho E Doca „Rap Das Armas“ (1995)

4. Marcos Valle „Ela E Carioca“ (1963)

5. Caetano Veloso „Clarice“ (1968)

6. DJ Edgar „Flamengo“ (2008)

7. Junior Mendes „Copacabana Sadia“ (1982)

8. Orlando Silva „Carinhoso“ (1937)

9. Antonio Carlos Jobim „Corvovado“ (1963)

10. Tom Zé „Amor Do Rio“ (2005)

11. Jorge Ben Jor „Mas Que Nada“ (1963)

The book is not available as e-book nor on Amazon, but you can order it in print format (230 pages) via Sorry Press, HHV, or ProQm bookstore. It´s also available through Bandcamp: https://danielhaaksmanofficial.bandcamp.com/merch/it-began-in-ipanema-sorry-press

02/07/2026

Dive into the soul of Rio De Janeiro with my new book „It Began In Ipanema“, exploring the city’s magic through 50 iconic songs.

These ten vinyls feature some of these unforgettable tracks—where music and memories collide.

Songs featured in the video

1. João Gilberto „Aguas De Março“ (1974)

2. Azymuth „Linha Do Horizonte“ (1975)

3. Aroldo Melodia „É Hoje“ (1982)

4. Zequinha De Abreu „Tico-Tico Na Fubá“ (1917)

5. Aurora Miranda „Cidade Maravilhosa“ (1935)

6. Bala Desejo „Baile Das Mascaras“ (2023)

7. Lil Lindforss „Hör Min Samba“ (1967)

8. MC Gr**go „Alemão“ (2007)

9. Elis Regina & Tom Zé „Aguas De Março“ (1973)

10. Pixinguinha „Carinhoso“ (1917/1937)

Get the book from Bandcamp: https://danielhaaksmanofficial.bandcamp.com/merch/it-began-in-ipanema-sorry-press