classics from the brazilian masters on 180 gram vinyl.

new 2020 edition of the “spirit of brazil” compilation.

reissue of this lp that has all the hallmarks of the best to come out of brazil during the seventies: a perfect fusion of funky rare groove, tropicalia, and jazz. such a lush warm vibe throughout underpinned by frederico s use of the fender rhodes for the date. top musicians on this one as well: bebeto, luiz eça, orlandivo - incl the killer tune bobeira which alone justifies the purchases of the lp! limited numbered edition on 180 gram vinyl, hardcover sleeve and with obi

baiano & os novos caetanos was a band formed by prolific and multi-talented brazilian comedians chico anysio and arnaud rodrigues. satirising brazils tropicalia movement in the 1970s, the duo took a friendly crack at the likes of caetano veloso and psychedelic rockers novos baianos, with their righteous tropicalista alter-egos ‘baiano and ‘paulinho boca de profeta poetically denouncing the dictatorship while simultaneously mocking those who took themselves too seriously. jazz funk legends azymuth play backing band with keyboard maestro jose roberto bertrami also responsible for the arrangements on the album. azymuths free and funky psych sounds combine with accordion, harmonica, brass and plenty of rural brazilian rhythms, for a hugely varied album drawing on mpb, funk and soulful samba rock. the album also features orlandivo who co-wrote many of the songs, and renowned multi-instrumentalist and producer durval ferreira.

a very welcome and first time reissue of this amazing lp. beautiful deep brazilian music that soothes the soul.
originally recorded at estúdios da somil between september 1973 and october 1974. a handful heavyweight brazilian musicians have been working together on this album, orlandivo, hermes & zé roberto to name a few, we think you can definitely hear their influence in a positive way.