Jorge Ben - "Ponta De Lanca Africano (Umbabarauma)" (3:52)
Maria Bethania E Gal Costa - "Sonho Meu" (2:49)
Gilberto Gil - "So Quero Um Xodo" (4:53)
Caetano Veloso - "Um Canto De Afoxe Para O Bloco De Ille (Ille Aye)" (3:04)
Caetano Veloso - "O Leaozinho" (3:06)
Chico Buarque - "Cacada" (3:02)
Milton Nascimento - "San Vincente" (2:44)
Gilberto Gil - "Quilombo, O El Dorado Negro" (4:30)
Nazare Pereira - "Caixa De Sol" (3:26)
Caetano Veloso - "Queixa" (4:17)
Gilberto Gil - "Andar Com Fe" (3:19)
Jorge Ben - "Fio Maravilha" (2:16)
Milton Nascimento - "Anima" (4:09)
Caetano Veloso - "Terra" (6:40)
Clara Nunes - "A Deusa Dos Orixas" (2:29)
Clara Nunes - "Ijexa (Filhos De Gandhy)" (3:50)
Zeca Pagodinho - "SPC" (3:29)
Alcione - "Sufoco" (4:03)
Ciro Monteiro - "Formosa" (2:48)
Alcione - "Olere Camara" (3:04)
Beth Carvalho - "O Encanto Do Gantois" (3:37)
Neguinho Da Beija Flor - "Aldeia De Okarimbe" (3:08)
Almir Guineto - "Quem Me Guia" (3:37)
Agepa - "Ela Nao Gosta De Mim" (4:28)
Martinho Da Vila - "Claustrofobia" (3:22)
Martinho Da Vila - "Batuca No Chao" (3:36)
Paulinho Da Viola - "Sarau Para Ramades" (2:16)
Luiz Gonzaga - "O Fele Roncou" (2:47)
Gal Costa - "Festa Do Interior" (3:13)
Jackson Do Pandeiro - "Tum-Tum-tum" (2:33)
Luiz Gonzaga - "Danado De Bom" (2:47)
Dominguinhos - "Querubim" (2:50)
Anastacia - "O Sucesso Da Zefinha" (2:08)
Nando Cordel & Amelinha - "E De Dar Agua Na Boca" (3:59)
Dominguinhos - "Vou Com Voce" (2:04)
Gonzaguinha - "Asa Branca" (3:22)
Clemilda - "Recordacao De Vaqueiro" (2:37)
Jorge De Altinho & Dominguinhos - "Bom Demais" (3:21)
Genival Lacerda - "Aniversario Do Seu Vava" (3:16)
Trio Nordestino - "Rejeicao" (3:27)
Luiz Gonzaga & Elba Ramalho - "Sanfoninha Choradeira" (2:09)
Review: Back in 1989, Talking Heads man David Byrne showcased his love of Brazilian music via a trio of compilations entitled "Brazil Classics". These volumes in turn focused on MPB, samba and Forro music. At a time when the so-called "World Music" scene was growing, Byrne's superb selections helped revitalize interest in Brazilian music in the U.S and Europe. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the series, Byrne's Luaka Bop label has issued this special edition vinyl box set featuring all three volumes in a bespoke slipcase. Even if you're a more serious Brazilian music aficionado there's plenty to enjoy, including landmark and lesser-known cuts from some of the true masters of MPB, samba and Forro. If you're new to Brazilian music, it should be an essential purchase.
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