As Meninas - Redondo Sambao / Brasileiro - 7-INCH SINGLE [7 inch Vinyl Disc]

For number 92 in our Brazil45 series, we delve back to another all-time favourite track, 'Embalo Diferente' by Os Devaneios. This sublime funky Samba joint has always ignited the dancefloor for us. It featured on the band's 1978 album, 'O Conjunto Que Faz Você Vibrar', which originally saw on EMI. No crazy hype is needed for this one, just a fantastic straight-up, no messing Samba Funk made for dancing. We only know of four albums by Os Devaneios and for the A-side of this 45, we have selected one of our more recent discoveries with a track entitled 'A Beleza É Você Menina'. Taken from their 1979 album 'Raça Suor E Suingue' (also originally released on EMI), it was recorded only a couple of years after 'Embalo Diferente'. Whilst it remains in that Samba mold, it has also taken on some of the vibe and characteristics of Soul, Brazilian Boogie and AOR from that late 70s and early 80s period. A feel-good and uplifting record, yet one which simultaneously has a hint of melancholy and is all the more beautiful for it. It's always good to discover a new song by an old favourite, and we hope you grow to love it too.

Siegbert Rampe - Clavier Works [COMPACT DISCS] date 01/26/2010

Number 94 in the Brazil45 series sees things take an excursion into samba. 'Mar Afunda', what a track! Instantly addictive with it's relaxed guitar and Cuíca samba-rock beauty and mighty-fine vocal arrangements by Os Novos Crioulos. Taken from their collectible self-titled album that was released on Pirata Records in 1976. It's a track that always works it's magic on the dancefloor. Supersom T.A. keeps things uplifting with it's female/male paired vocal arrangements, key stabs and Cuíca. 'Brasileira Roxa' is rich in breezy sunshine vibes. A beautiful slice of feel-good samba that was originally released in 1972 on a compacto 7Inch via Fermata Records. Album Tracks 1. A. Os Novos Crioulos - Mar Afunda 2. B. Supersom T.A. - Brasileira Roxa