Brazil Classics, Vol. 3: Forro, Etc.

Overview

When David Byrne first visited the Salvador/Bahia region in 1986, a new musical form that he never heard before amazed him. Dubbed forro, this dance sound originally hailed from northeastern Brazil, described as "a mixture of ska with polka" by Byrne himself. All of the album's tracks radiate a strong, positive energy, created in the most part by reggae-ish acoustic guitars, melodic accordions, and never-ending contagious rhythms. And although this musical style could be compared to America's zydeco sound, forro is intended mainly for parties. Brazil Classics, Vol. 3 was compiled by Byrne himself and features the very best artists and compositions that the genre has to offer. Highlights include Luiz Gonzaga's excellent opener, "O Fole Roncou" (bordering on funk), Dominguinhos' laid-back "Querubim," and the hyper-energetic "Festa do Interior" by Gal Costa. A superb introduction to the exotic style of forro, and highly recommended. ~ Greg Prato

Product Details

Release Date:	12/09/2016
Label:	Luaka Bop
UPC:	0680899000413
Rank:	71990

Tracks

1. O Fole Roncou (The Bellows Roared)  - Luiz Gonzaga
2. Festa do Interior (Backland Party)  - Gal Costa
3. Tum-Tum-Tum (Toom-Toom-Toom)  - Jackson Do Pandeiro
4. Danado de Bom (Damn Good)  - Luiz Gonzaga
5. Querubim (Cherub)  -  Dominguinhos
6. O Sucesso da Zefinha (Li' Zefa's Success)  -  Anastacia  - Anastacia Azevedo
7. ¿¿ de Dar ¿¿gua Na Boca  -  Amelinha  - Nando Cordel
8. Vou Com Voc¿¿ (I'll Go With You)  -  Dominguinhos
9. Asa Branca (White Wing)  -  Gonzaguinha
10. Recorda¿¿¿¿o de Vaqueiro (Recollections of a Cowboy)  -  Clemilda
11. Bom Demais (So Good)  - Jorge De Altinho  -  Dominguinhos
12. Tarde Nordestina (Northeastern Afternoon)  -  Marinalva
13. A Feira de Caruaru (The Market of Caruaru)  - Luiz Gonzaga
14. Anivers¿¿rio de Seu Vav¿¿ (Mr. Vava's Birthday)  - Genival Lacerda
15. Chiclete com Banana (Chewing Gum with Bananas)  - Jackson Do Pandeiro
16. Rejei¿¿¿¿o (Rejection)  -  Trio Nordestino
17. Estrela Mi¿¿da (Tiny Star)  - Joao Do Vale
18. Sanfoninha Choradeira (Little Weeping Accordion)  - Luiz Gonzaga  - Elba Ramalho