Jackson Do Pandeiro - Vou Buscar Maria (rojão) from Jackson do Pandeiro - Columbia (1959)

Ah, the great Jackson do Pandeiro. He's the man Gilberto Gil called a genius also has the most substantial catalog in all of forró. Vou Buscar Maria comes from his self-titled 1959 Columbia LP. This wasn't one of his biggest hits, but is typical of his atypically excellent work. From Jackson, you often get all killer with no filler.

This particular pressing of the LP is bizarre. It appears to be a reissue on heavy vinyl, but the cover reproduction is unusual. Bootleg, perhaps? Alas, collectors, keep an eye out for reissues of all of Jackson's Columbia era material, although this 1959 album is far less common. His never-reissued Philips period remains his most coveted. 

Jackson Do Pandeiro - Jackson do Pandeiro - Columbia (1959)

Nerize Paiva - Só Gosto De Um Amor Só (côco) - Mocambo compacto (1965)

Só Gosto De Um Amor Só (côco) is a 1965 compacto from Nerize Paiva on the Mocambo label. The song also appeared on the Mocambo compilation LP: Arrasta-Pé Em Caruaru. Beautiful, soulful, gorgeously produced and nicely packaged, Só Gosto De Um Amor Só is a rare female-sung track from tough period in Brazilian history. Classic!

Nerize Paiva - Só Gosto De Um Amor Só (côco) - Mocambo compacto (1965)

Terezinha - Só Danço Com (côco) from Seleção Nordestina - Dex (1975)

Another rarity today from the DEX. Seleção Nordestina was a various artist compilation, called a coletânea. Terezinha's tune is a standout. There are several artists named Terezinha that were recording in this era and I am not sure if this is one that had a recording career beyond this comp. 

I also heard from a collector friend that DEX was a label for hire, meaning the label would put out records for artists that fronted the money. I cannot verify this at the moment, but would love to know a bit more about the history of this somewhat mysterious label. 

Seleção Nordestina - Dex (1975)

Os Pernambuquinhos - Dois Amores (baião) - Uirapurú compacto (1960s)

This compacto from Os Pernambuquinhos is very obscure. Unfortunately, I have very little information about this act. This compacto was most likely released in the 1960s. As far as I am aware, this is the only release from this group. I would welcome more information.

Os Pernambuquinhos - Dois Amores (baião) - Uirapurú compacto (1960s)

Os Pernambuquinhos - Uirapurú compacto (1960s)

Trio Nordestino - Chinelo De Rosinha from Os Rouxinhos Da Bahia - Copacabana (1978)

There are two different Trio Nordestinos. This version is from Salvador. After the Trio left CBS in the mid 1970s, they recorded primarily for Copacabana throughout the late 70s and early 80s. Unlike aging rock bands, Trio Nordestino seemed to become more rocking, albeit playing forró, over the years. Chinelo De Rosinha is a great example of the band that they became.
Trio Nordestino - Chinelo De Rosinha from Os Rouxinhos Da Bahia - Copacabana (1978)

Zito Borborema - Cabra Valentão (rojão) from O Nordeste Canta - RGE (1957)

Cabra Valentão is a beautifully produced track by Zito Borborema. O Nordeste Canta is one of the great albums of the short lived 10" album period from the mid to late 1950s. Zito Borborema, Ary Lobo, Jackson do Pandeiro, Jair Alves, Luiz Gonzaga, Zé Gonzaga, Volta Seca, Marinês, Gilvan Chaves and João Mello all have classic 10" (10 Polegadas in Portuguese) albums from this period. Usually, 10" albums were collections of 78 rpm singles. O Nordeste Canta contains exceedingly rare 78s, so it is fortunate that vinyl came along when it did to document these amazing songs. 

Thank you Samuel for the historical information!

Zito Borborema - Cabra Valentão (rojão) from O Nordeste Canta - RGE (1957)

Pedro Sertanejo e Seus Meninos - Campo Belo from O Bom Baião - Musicolor (1976)

If you flip over a 1970s forró record, chances are it was produced by one of two people. If it was on CBS, most albums were produced by Abdias. If it was on Tropicana or Cantagalo, Pedro Sertanejo was your man. Both producers were also prolific artists and accordionists. This week, I am featuring Campo Belo from O Bom Baião. This happens to be one of my favorite forró instrumentals ever, and I don't tend to like instrumental tracks. Campo Belo simply glows. Enjoy!

Pedro Sertanejo e Seus Meninos - Campo Belo from O Bom Baião - Musicolor (1976)

Pedro Sertanejo e Seus Meninos - O Bom Baião - Musicolor (1976)