1980

P-Vine Records #PLP-6903. Made in Japan

1x Vinyl LP, Reissue 2001

Released in 1980, the self-titled debut vinyl album by the San Francisco Bay Area group Viva Brasil is a rare private-label gem. It brilliantly fuses traditional Brazilian rhythms like samba and bossa nova with American jazz, funk, and soul.

Album Highlights

Groovy Fusion: Tracks like "Skindo-Le-Le" blend danceable percussion with slick jazz-funk arrangements.

Top Musicianship: Features rich instrumentation, including vibrant horns and intricate acoustic guitar work.

A1        O Bode    3:28
A2        Skindo-Le-Le    3:51
A3        Iemanja    3:30
A4        Medley: Voce Abousou / Desabafo    3:50
A5        Dancing The Baião    3:18
B1        Ronco Da Cuica    3:17
B2        Turn To Yourself    4:00
B3        Menina Danada    3:33
B4        She    3:40
B5        Produto Nacional    5:02

Condition

Sealed