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Release Date: 01 July 2018
Label: Elemental Music
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8435395501740
Genres: World Music Latin Music
Release Date: 21 November 2025
Label: Vampisoul
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 0602488514484
Genres: World Music Latin Music
Description
Elemental Music together with Universal Music Spain proudly presents a new CD reissue of the long unavailable eponymous album from 1972 by the lovely Brazilian female vocal group QUARTETO EM CY. Known as "The Girls From Bahia" in the USA, Quarteto Em Cy are undoubtedly the most important female band of the MPB since they were discovered by Vinícius de Moares and Carlos Lyra in the early 60's. Their self-titled LP, released by the Odeon label in 1972, is considered unarguably their best album ever and includes arrangements by Edu Lobo, Luiz Eça (from Tamba Trio), and stellar collaborations like that of the legendary singer-songwriter Dorival Caymmi. Often compared to The Mamas & The Papas, The Free Design, The Association and Harper's Bizarre, the list of Quarteto Em Cy's collaborators throughout their prolific career is impressive: Baden Powell, João Gilberto, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Marcos Valle, Caetano Veloso, Chico Buarque, MPB4, and Toquinho, among others. Included here is the landmark track "Tudo Que Você Podia Ser", their amazing take on the Milton Nascimento classic!
Description
Vinyl reissue of the most acclaimed album by Brazil's legendary female vocal quartet. Originally released in 1972 on the Odeon label, Quarteto Em Cy stands as a high-water mark in the group's prolific discography--and a hidden gem for collectors of Brazilian vinyl. Known for their intricate vocal harmonies and deep roots in the bossa nova movement, the quartet ventures into post-bossa territory here, where sophistication meets groove in all the right ways. Arrangements by Edu Lobo and Luiz Eca (of Tamba Trio) lend the album a richly layered sound--elegant, jazzy, and emotionally resonant--while the group's harmonies remain as mesmerizing as ever. It's a masterclass in vocal interplay and tasteful orchestration, with an unmistakable Brazilian soul running through every track. Highlights include their stunning interpretation of Milton Nascimento's 'Tudo Que Voce Podia Ser,' along with deep cuts like 'Quando o Carnaval Chegar,' 'Canto de Oba,' and 'Cantoria.' These recordings capture a moment when the group, already respected collaborators of Vinicius de Moraes, Jobim, and Chico Buarque, hit a new creative stride. Long out of print and often cited as their finest work, this self-titled LP has become a sought-after piece among collectors of MPB, bossa, and 70s harmony pop. For those drawn to groups like The Free Design or The Mamas & The Papas--but with a distinctly Brazilian elegance--this album offers a rare and rewarding listen. Reissue on 180g vinyl.
Tracklisting
Ranil Y Su Conjunto Tropical
La Retreta Mayor / Pablo Schneider
Sebastiao Tapajos / Pedro Dos Santos
Afrosound
Quarteto Em Cy
Money Chicha
Gabor Szabo
Banda Juvenil Mayas Amautas / Los Bravos Del Ande
Money Chicha
Banda Juvenil Mayas Amautas / Los Bravos Del Ande
Manny Corchado / Nelson Y Sus Estrellas
Los Wembler's De Iquitos
Cal Tjader
Los Originarios del Plan
Manteca
Tito Puente
