Black Rio; Brazil Soul Power 1971-1980

Black Rio is a weirdly compelling compilation that unearths a scene and phenomenon so far underground that only Brazilian music historians knew it existed until now. The excellent liner notes are fascinating in explaining the historical formation of the movement, the vital role of sound system dances playing artists like James Brown, and how it all fit in the social/political/cultural context of Brazil's military dictatorship during the 1970s.

1 Gang Do Tagarela – Melo Da Tagarela (Rapper's Delight) 4:10
2 Copa 7 – Copa 7 No Samba 2:53
3 Grupo Arembepe – Iaia 3:04
4 Uniao Black – Black Rio 2:46
5 Miguel de Deus – Cinco Anos 4:56
6 Jorge Ben – Comanche 2:58
7 Trio Mocotó – Nago 3:40
8 Banda Black Rio – Gafiera Universal 3:06
9 Toni Tornado – Podes Crer, Amizade 2:30
10 Eklipse Soul – Psicose 2:11
11 Manito – Na Baixa Da Sapateiro 3:28
12 Orlandivo* – Onde Anda O Meu Amor 3:46
13 Dom Salvador e Aboliçao – Som, Sangue E Raca 2:46
14 Antonio Carlos E Jocafi – Kabaluere 2:22
15 Orquestra E Coro – Kriola 2:27
16 Gerson King Combo – Uma Chance 5:25

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