Olival Santos - Na Minha Casa Todo Mundo Canta from compacto - EAE (1970s)

Na Minha Casa Todo Mundo Canta is a rare killer in the Jacinto Silva style. Olival Santos made a few appearances on compilations in the 1970s, but it seems that he never had solo release.

 

Olival Santos - Na Minha Casa Todo Mundo Canta from compacto - EAE (1970s)

Genival Lacerda - Forró Do Cabra Zoró from Mungangueiro Prá Daná - Fontana (1970)

It always feels great to revisit the mighty Genival Lacerda, who sadly passed from COVID-19 complications at the ripe old age of 89 in January of this year (2021). Genival was one of the last survivors of the great second wave of forró singers beginning in the 1950s. Forró Do Cabra Zoró, written by Elias Soares and Genicé Moraes, features an amazing, swelling accordion riff. Lacerda's songs usually featured something special that elevated his music above the pack. 

Genival Lacerda - Mungangueiro Prá Daná - Fontana (1970)

Mêves Gama - Tomanda Da Fogueira (baião) from Viva São João n.3 - Mocambo (1960s)

The São João festival is a yearly June Brazilian harvest celebration. Viva São João was a six volume collection of live northeastern music released by Mocambo in the 1960s. The LPs featured famous artists, like Jacinto Silva and Genival Lacerda, and a number of people like Mêves Gama who are interesting, but far more obscure. 

Viva São João n.3 - Mocambo (1960s)