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Friday, April 20, 2018

Perez Gonzaga - Toquem Meu Forró from Every Bode, Every Cabra - Caminhada (early 1980s)

Perez Gonzaga - Toquem Meu Forró from Every Bode, Every Cabra - Caminhada (early 1980s)

Although forró albums recorded after 1975 tend to be less rare than earlier LPs, age does not necessarily coincide with scarcity. Take Every Bode, Every Cabra by Perez Gonzaga. The album came out at some point in the 1980s but was released on a tiny label called Caminhada. For some reason, this record does not turn up often for sale, even in Brazil. What makes the album magical and appealing is the featured use of guitar over traditional forró instrumentation. Although the traditional rhythm section is there, Gonzaga's guitar is in the fore. One little change in instrumentation can make an artist stand out. The production is also gorgeous. 


Perez Gonzaga - Every Bode, Every Cabra - Caminhada (early 1980s)

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Nino e seu Trio Paranoá - Mariazinha from Foguete Baiãno - Chantecler (1968)

Compared to the glory days in the mid-1970s, the number of forró LPs from the early to mid-1960s was more sparse. Perhaps the pressings were smaller or the moment wasn't right, but gradually releases began to become more plentiful. Nino e seu Trio Paranoá's lone LP was released at the beginning of the boom. I don't know much about the artist. This appears to be Nino and his Trio's sole release, although it is possible that individual songs were released on the abundant compilations that began to appear at the end of the 1960s.


Nino e seu Trio Paranoá - Mariazinha from Foguete Baiãno - Chantecler (1968)

Sunday, April 1, 2018

Os 3 Do Nordeste - Três Para Xaxá from Os 3 Do Nordeste - CBS (1973)

It is time for a classic this week! I love Os 3 Do Nordeste, but I have not posted any of their music for a long time. Três Para Xaxá is a supercharged callout and a wonderful recording from the peak of 70s CBS forró.


Os 3 Do Nordeste - Os 3 Do Nordeste - CBS (1973)