Josan/barto Galeno
Vendedor De Mangaios/vou Tirar Voce Aqui
On side 1 we head to the north of Brazil with a funky forró/boogie hybrid monster, 'Vendedor De Mangaios' by Josan. Originally released in 1981 on the album 'Rio De Renovaçoes' on Copacabana Records. This addictive dancefloor gem is still relatively under the radar, but it has become a firm favourite at Bristol's Worm Disco Club parties and amongst the DJ's and collectors of Brazil's underground dance music scene. Side 2 is taken from the illustrious singer Bartô Galeno's self-titled 1977 album on Tapecar Records, 'Vou Tirar Você Daqui'. It is an unusual one. Not easily pigeon-holed, the song sits somewhere between MPB/funk and rock, yet isn't really any of them. Backed with a big orchestrated sound and tripped-out synths, the track has a truly unique feel.