Varios Artistas - I Bienal do Samba (1968)

I could not avoid a big smile when I found this album available at a vinyl shop for a unbelievable price last week. It's a ritual to phone call Caetano Rodrigues to report these amazing findings. Caetano almost faint when I tell him a find such like this one, one of the 100 essential albums on Luiz Americo website and a really solid record. Caetano Rodrigues sent it to us in the beginning of this year, but I think it is necessary to provide it again to Loronixers. I can tell you with no hesitation that we have great music here. Let's see.

This is I Bienal do Samba (1968), for Philips, featuring awarded tunes from I Bienal do Samba, a music contest, such as the old festivals from the 60's, featuring renowned Brazilian artists. I have no doubt this is the best Festival album recorded, this competition was amazing and the winner was Elis Regina, performing Lapinha with Os Originais do Samba and Baden Powell, the remaining positions are indicated on track list. This record is delicious to hear and I'm glad that we now have improved cover artwork and FLAC files alternative. Tracks include:

The Performers
Elis Regina with Baden Powell and Os Originais do Samba
MPB-4
Marilia Medalha
Paulo Marquez
Jair Rodrigues
Arlete Maria
Claudette Soares
Jose Ventura
Edu Lobo with Marcia

Track List

01 - (1) Lapinha (Baden Powell / Paulo César Pinheiro) - Elis Regina
02 - Quem Dera (Sidney Miller) - MPB-4
03 - Luandaluar (Sergio Ricardo) - Marília Medalha
04 - Marina (Sinval Silva) - Paulo Marques
05 - (6) Coisas do Mundo Minha Nêga (Paulinho da Viola) - Jair Rodrigues
06 - Protesto Meu Amor (Pixinguinha / Hermínio Bello de Carvalho) - Arlete Maria
07 - (4) Canto Chorado (Billy Blanco) - Jair Rodrigues
08 - (2) Bom Tempo (Chico Buarque) - Claudette Soares
09 - (5) Tive Sim (Cartola) - Paulo Marques
10 - (3) Pressentimento (Élton Medeiros / Hermínio Bello de Carvalho) - Marília Medalha
11 - Quando a Polícia Chegar (João da Bahiana) - José Ventura
12 - Rainha Porta-bandeira (Edu Lobo / Ruy Guerra) - Edu Lobo / Márcia



Last Minute Video: Elis Regina, Baden Powell and Os Originais do Samba performing Lapinha and celebrating their first prize at I Bienal do Samba.