Marcos Valle - GirassolIt comes as no surprise to discover we are massive fans of Marcos Valle here at Mr Bongo, but this forgotten and obscure gem from the Brazilian maestro has proven to remain elusive to us until very recently. 'Girassol' is a lost Brazilian boogie stunner from 1983. It was originally released as an ultra rare promo only 7. Composed by Marcos Valle, Paulo Srgio Valle and Ribeiro Jos Francisco, this all too short nugget (under 2 minutes) was recorded and

Compilers Miles Cleret (Soundway) and DJ Okapi (Afrosynth Records) present a selection of 18 rare

which he's been running since 2006

It has four strings played with a short bow

showcasing the sunset sounds spun at Ibiza`s Hostal La Torre

Housy vibes with electro and disco influences

Barefoot Beats

It was before a major economic depression hit the country

locking into a propulsive

Guaranteed to light up any floor

full of youthful creativity and tinged with the stresses of growing up as Black men in urban America

practising

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