Release Date: 17 May 2024
Label: Bbe Music / Barely Breaking Even
Packaging Type: Gate Fold Vinyl
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 197189342035
Genres: World Music  
Release Date: 17 May 2024
Label: Bbe Music / Barely Breaking Even
Packaging Type: Gate Fold Vinyl
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 197189342035
Genres: World Music  
Description
GRUPO ?BANO
(Pr. "Grupo EH-ba-no")
In the time-honored spirit of excavating gold from the unlikeliest dark corners, we bring you the shiniest of gems which is guaranteed to thrill lovers of classic Brazilian bossa and MPB. This self-titled album by Rio's Grupo ?bano, an all-female gospel vocal group, was originally released on CD only in 1997 on a small independent label and in small quantities. The songs, all originals from the pen of group leader (and backing vocalist to the stars) Gil Miranda, are richly melodic and sophisticated in the mode of all the 60s and 70s Brazilian classics (think Quarteto Em Cy) while their positive spiritual message is more reminiscent of the Clark Sisters if they sang in Portuguese.
This first-time reissue, first-time vinyl & digital edition and debut international release will bring many new fresh ears to this lovely and very classy album which will appeal to different generations of Brazilian music lovers, from tastemaking DJs to their parents to even their grandparents.
Tracklisting
Omar
Will & James Ragar
Ginger Johnson and His African Messengers
Will & James Ragar
Jessica Lauren
The Cromagnon Band
Waaju
various artists
Gao Hong and Zhao Xiaoxia
Doris Monteiro
Satyajit Ray
Novalima
Lula Cortes
20th Century Steel Band
20th Century Steel Band
Aratanha Azul