Joao Luiz – Super Mulher / Toni Tornado – Poder Crer Amizade – 7" Vinyl Disco A relatively recent discovery made

A relatively recent discovery made during our last trip to Brazil

‘Assiyo Bellema’ – Mulatu goes afro-latin

He started by recording Grande Liquidacao

funk and disco from the USA into Brazilian music styles and was hugely influential in the 'Black Rio' movement in Brazil in the early ’70's

Tropicalismo impacted upon all Brazilian artforms between 1968-74…  Concentrates on the music of Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil and its influence both home and abroad” Empire

Joao Luiz – Super Mulher / Toni Tornado – Poder Crer Amizade – 7" Vinyl Disco A relatively recent discovery madeBrazil 45, number 35: A. Joao Luiz Super Mulher AA. Toni Tornado Poder Crer Amizade 'Super Mulher' aka Super Woman! Sought after Brazilian latin funk psyche, released originally on RCA in 1974. Snappy drums and bongos, organ and guitars back Luiz lead vocal. 'Poder Crer Amizade' is by Brazilian funk master Toni Tornado; a firm favourite in this series. Mid tempo, break heavy funk soul, taken from his hard to find BR 3 LP. Banger.