Soares, Elza/elizabeth
Mas Que Nada/vou Falar-lhe Francamente
Back in stock - a reissue of two certified classics from Brazil's rich musical tapestry. On the A side, Brazilian Samba luminary Elza Soares, covers Jorge Ben's classic `Mas Que Nada'. Originally featured on her brilliant 1970 Sambas & Mais Sambas LP on Odeon, it's tougher drums, punchy piano and Elza's stunning vocal tones make this a perfect dancefloor heater. With over 34 albums to her name in a career that spanned 60 years, Elza is a certified legend of Brazilian music. Little is known about the artist responsible for the B side track, Elizabeth. Nicknamed `Gatinha do Mato' (loosely translated as `Jungle Cat') she was involved in the Jovem Guarda movement that fused rock n roll and youth culture with Brazilian styles in the `60s. `Vou Falar-Lhe Francamente' is a majestic, horn-infused number laced with emotion, that we originally found at one of our favourite, now defunct, spots `Tony's Hits' in Sao Paulo. The record was originally released on 7" on RGE in 1970.