Styles: Samba, Brazilian Pop, Afro-Brazilian, MPB

In 1989, Talking Head’s David Byrne compiled and released on his own label “Beleza Tropical”, which featured the artists of MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira), post bossa nova singers and songwriters like Caetano Velso, Gilberto Gil, Milton Nascimento, and Gal Costa, all of whom reached their greatest popularity in '70s and early '80s. This was perhaps the first time an American audience had exposure to contemporary Brazilian song-craft other than the ever-familiar songs of Jobim.

TRACKLIST:

01. Clara Nunes - A Deusa Dos Orixás (2:31)
02. Clara Nunes - Ljexá (Filhos de Gandhy) (3:50)
03. Zeca Pagodinho - S.P.C. (3:35)
04. Alcione - Sufoco (4:07)
05. Ciro Monteiro - Formosa (2:47)
06. Alcione - Oleré Camará (3:05)
07. Beth Carvalho - O Encanto Do Gantois (3:40)
08. Neguinho Da Beifa Flor - Aldeia de Okarimb (3:10)
09. Chico Da Silva - E Preciso Muito Amor (2:59)
10. Almir Guineto - Caxambu (3:39)
11. Almir Guineto - Quem Me Guia (3:14)
12. Agep - Ela Nao Gosta de Mim (4:31)
13. Martinho Da Vila - Claustrofabia (3:21)
14. Martinho Da Vila - Batucada No Chão (3:36)
15. Paulinho da Viola - Sosou Para Ramadés (2:13)