Poema Ritmico Do Malandro/Balanco Do Crioulo/Cala Boca Menino

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Back in stock, the 23rd volume of Mr Bongo's iconic Brazil 45 series highlights two essential Brazilian classics: Poema Ritmico Do Malandro (Balanço Do Crioulo) by Sonia Santos and Cala Boca Menino by João Donato.Poema Ritmico Do Malandro is a standout track by Sonia Santos, from the psychedelic samba of the 70s, with string and horn arrangements and crowd noises. First released in 1971, it is highly sought after and costs up to £100 for an original copy.On the B-side, Cala Boca Menino by João Donato, taken from his LP Quem É Quem (1973), offers offbeat percussion, bubbling touches, and a hypnotic voice. Very hard to find at a reasonable price today, this track showcases Donato's prolific genius, a collaborator of legends such as Tom Jobim and Gilberto Gil.