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Si Voce Pensa | Birimbao

by Bossa 70

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    Vinyl only release, HiQ black vinyl pressing (approx. 42g), black paperbag with small centerhole (unprinted) plus Matasuna Records label sticker

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NOTE: THIS IS A VINYL ONLY RELEASE! NO DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE!

Matasuna Records is thrilled to present the first-ever vinyl reissue of another musical jewel from Peru. The songs were recorded by the band "Bossa 70" and released on a 7inch EP and the self-titled album in 1970. Both are much sought-after collector's items and impossible to find. The songs were transferred from the original master tapes and got a new mastering.

"Nilo Espinoza Vascones" or better known under his artist name "Nilo Espinosa" is without doubt a Peruvian saxophone and flute legend. After a classical musical education he entered the music scene in the early 1960s. In 1966 he founded the band "Los Hilton's" with some of the best Peruvian musicians including the gifted piano player "Otto de Rojas". In 1967 they recorded the first and only LP of the group, which was released in a small edition in Peru.

Their concerts were more and more influenced by Jazz and Bossa Nova, so in 1968 they changed the band's name to "Bossa 70". In the record label's office Nilo met the Afro-Peruvian "Carmen Rosa Basurco", who also loved Bossa Nova and could sing in Portuguese and English. From then on she was the main singer of the band.

"Bossa 70" recorded four songs for a 7-inch EP in an edition of only 100 copies, which was given away for promotional purposes at concerts and to friends & family. In 1970 they recorded their self-titled LP which reflected a mixture of Bossa Nova, Latin Jazz and Funk. The label pressed only 300 copies, which were sold out very quickly. This LP was the band's only album and is a rare piece of Peruvian music history.

"Si Voce Pensa" on the A-side is a great cover version of the same named song by famous Brazilian musician "Roberto Carlos" from 1968. "Bossa 70" adapted the song for the dancefloor, which is driven by an uplifting rhythm and the expressive voice of the singer. Of course, the great interplay of the other musicians must not go unmentioned. A fantastic track that will heat up everywhere!

"Birimbao" on the flipside is another fantastic Brazilian cover version. The song was written in the 1960s by "Baden Powell", one of the most important Brazilian guitarists and one of the pioneers of Bossa Nova. "Bossa 70" set their own stamp with a new instrumentation with brass, wah wah guitars, piano, flute parts and trumpet solos. The percussion section is also a brilliant backup for this one. Another winner!

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released September 27, 2019

Nilo Espinosa: Sax, Flute & Vocals
Enrique Sescun: Trompet, Trombon and Vocals
Carmen Rosa Basurco: Femal Vocals
Otto de Rojas: Progressive Keyboard and Chorus
Roberto Rafaeli: Bass and Chorus
Tito Cruz: Drums and Percussions
Enrique "Pico" Ego Aguirre: Electric Guitar and Rhythms Guitar
Manuel Marañon: Percussion
Adolfo Bonariva: Timbals and Cowbell
Engineer: Gerd Nieckau

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Matasuna Records, founded in 2016, is home of reworks of rare & forgotten music treasures from all over the world as well as contemporary productions. The label is run by the DJ & Producer Alex from the SoulBrigada crew.

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