Zepraxédi - Meu Nordeste from o poeta vaqueiro - Rosicler (1974)

Zepraxédi is a fairly obscure release from 1974 on the Rosicler label. Rosicler also released LPs by Jackson Do Pandeiro, Genival Lacerda, Luiz Wanderley, Natalício Santos and Zé Alves, so Zepraxédi is in fine company. The sound of the act features a strong acoustic sound, wisely featuring guitarist Perez Gonzaga (spelled Peres on this LP) on half of the album tracks. Overall, the album is pleasantly reminiscent of Zito Borborema's best work. 

Zepraxédi - o poeta vaqueiro - Rosicler (1974)

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)