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New Reissue: An early formation of Banda Black Rio - Cry Babies' debut album from 1969

New Reissue: An early formation of Banda Black Rio - Cry Babies' debut album from 1969

Release date: 31st January 2020 (Originally 1969) | Formats: Vinyl LP Only Far Out Recordings proudly presents Cry Babies’ self-titled debut album from 1969. An early formation of Brazilian funk greats Banda Black Rio, Cry Babies took inspiration from the iconic US soul records of James Brown, The Isley Brothers and Kool & The Gang, all of whom are covered on their first and only album. Pioneering Brazil’s funk fascination, Cry Babies paved the way for the likes of Jorge Ben, Dom Salvador, Trio Mocotó and Azymuth: with fat funky drum breaks, big round bass, touches of psychedelic Brazilian surf,...

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