Marinalva e Sua Gente - Enquanto Hã Vida, Hã Esperança & Eu Vim De Longe from Poeira do Caminho - Tropicana (1974)

Following hard on the heels of Pirril, posted last week on ForroLPGringo, is Marinalva's classic LP, Poeira do Caminho, from 1974. Tropicana had a run of albums that were beautifully produced by Pedro Sertanejo in the mid-1970s. It is likely that many of the same musicians were were the house band for Sertanejo and Tropicana at this time. The cavaquinho and zabumba have a very distinctive sound. There are a bunch of good songs from this LP and it is difficult to cherry pick two favorites. Enquanto Hã Vida, Hã Esperança features double tracked vocals, which was unusual for forró produciton. Eu Vim De Longe showcases Marinalva's moodier side and the versatility of the band.

Marinalva e Sua Gente - Enquanto Hã Vida, Hã Esperança from Poeira do Caminho - Tropicana (1974)

Marinalva e Sua Gente - Eu Vim De Longe from Poeira do Caminho - Tropicana (1974

Marinalva e Sua Gente - Poeira do Caminho - Tropicana (1974)