| 1. Maria Rita is a musical pioneer that was ahead of her time. On first hearing her song, 'Cantico Brasileiro No.3 ', we thought it sounded like a contemporary remix that an artist such as Carl Craig could have produced. In fact, it came out in 1988 and was taken from Maria's 'Brasileira' album, released on the Brazilian, independent Acorde imprint. The song would go on to gain cult status with its inclusion on John Gomez's superb 'Outro Tempo' compilation, released on the Music From Memory label in 2017 |
| 2. The album fuses new-age electronics with indigenous vocals and Amazonian rhythms. It is beautiful and unique and takes you on a journey through different moods, textures and ethereal planes. Through the sounds Maria created, you join her on a timeless voyage gazing into the future whilst embracing her powerful roots |
| 3. was born in the southern inland of Brazil, in the mountains of Aparados da Serra. She started writing music at the age of 14, and through participation in festivals and song contests, she developed her material and sound. A move to Rio de Janeiro in 1985 furthered her career and led to the release of the 'Brasileira' album. The record features the legendary pianist Luiz Eca, alongside the group Uakti and Ricardo Bordini |
| 4. Selva Discos released a 12" EP of 'Brasileira' remixes by Selvagem, Carrot Green and Joakim. Maria also spoke at the Red Bull Music Academy Festival in Sao Paulo, performed at both the Kino Beat Festival and the Brazilian leg of the Dutch festival, Dekmantel. Her two latest albums received critical acclaim, 'Inkiri Om' in 2020 and 'Ver Tente' in 2022. At last, Maria has got the credit and kudos she deserves, inspiring new and future generations of producers and music lovers |
| 5. Though previously re-issued, it was after a conversation with Maria that we learned that she wanted to keep this sublime record in press, and this was something that we couldn't wait to put into action. So here it is, the Mr Bongo pressing of 'Brasileira', housed in a gatefold cover |
| 6. Tracklist: |
| 7. 1.01 - , Paulo Santos Uakti, Marco Antônio Guimarães - Cântico Brasileiro No. 3 |
| 8. 1.02 - , Ricardo Bordini - Felicidade |
| 9. 1.03 - , Luiz Eça - Cântico Brasileiro No. 6 |
| 10. 1.04 - , Ricardo Bordini - Canção da Garoa |
| 11. Rictus |
| 12. 1.06 - , Ricardo Bordini - A Cidade |
| 13. 1.07 - , Paulo Santos Uakti, Decio Ramos, Marco Antônio Guimarães - Cântico Brasileiro No. 1 |
| 14. 1.08 - - Relhaços |
| 15. 1.09 - , Ricardo Bordini - Trilhas |
| 16. 1.10 - - Melodia de Veludo |
| 17. 1.11 - , Luiz Eça - Canção de Barco e de Olvido |
| 18. 1.12 - , Ricardo Bordini - O Amor |
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