La Rana
On La Rana, Agustín Pereyra Lucena turns his deep love of Brazilian music into a crystalline, Latin‑jazz chamber album recorded far from home, in Oslo. Quartet interplay, bossa nova contours and long-form mood pieces melt South American warmth into Nordic air, anchored by his luminous guitar and quietly intense vocals.
Warm World Of Joao Gilberto
*2026 repress* Brazilian singer, poet, guitarist Joao Gilberto made his 1959 debut with the now legendary LP, 'Chega de Saudade', a new sound and acknowledge as the first bossa nova album, a genre that swept the world in popularity and taken up by such artists as Stan Getz, Charly Byrd, Astrud Gilberto, Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones, and countless others. Presented here is essentially a themed compilation of some of his best songs, including tracks from his acclaimed debut LP, 'Chega de Saudade'.
Cantiga De Longe
Available again for the first time since 1970, Lobo’s melancholy masterpiece epitomizes the experimental evolution of MPB. With new liner notes by Edu Lobo. Released in 1970, Cantiga de Longe is a defining record in the career of Brazilian singer, composer, and guitarist Edu Lobo and a significant contribution to Música Popular Brasileira (MPB). Created during Brazil’s military dictatorship, the album reflects the subtle, poetic strategies that artists use to convey meaning while subject to cens…
Stone Flower
*2026 repress* Antônio Carlos Jobim was a primary force behind the evolution of bossa nova and his sixth studio release Stone Flower is an absolute classic. The album is emblematic of '70s bossa with its seductive samba beat fused with elements of modern jazz provided by a star-studded supporting cast of Ron Carter, Hubert Laws, Airto Moreira, and Joe Farrell. Stone Flower was recorded by Blue Note engineering virtuoso Rudy Van Gelder and arranged by fellow pianist and guitarist Eumir Deodato; t…
Novos Baianos F.C.
“Novos Baianos shaped an entire generation of Brazilian music — their sound is pure freedom.” — Caetano VelosoOriginally released in 1973, Novos Baianos F.C. captures the band’s communal lifestyle and fearless experimentation. After the success of Acabou Chorare, the group expanded their sound into a vibrant mix of samba, choro, folk, psychedelia, and electric street-soul.With the unmistakable chemistry of Baby Consuelo, Pepeu Gomes, Moraes Moreira, Paulinho Boca de Cantor, and Dadi, the album r…
Caetano Veloso
*Back in print ! 2026 repress* "The Tropicalia art movement of the late 1960s, with flourishes in visual art, poetry, theatre and music, is one of Brazil's most adored cultural concoctions. It was a movement which began out of necessity, shortly after a repressive military dictatorship seized power after 20 years of peaceful democracy. The term Tropicalia first came from the mind of Brazilian visual artist Helio Oiticica, whose eponymous piece consisted of a sandy maze bordered by tropical Brazi…
Ese Dia Va A Llegar
Far Out continues its exploration into the singular catalogue of Argentine guitarist and songwriter Agustin Pereyra Lucena with a special Record Store Day edition of his most celebrated album Ese Dia Va A Llegar. Agustín Pereyra Lucena was one of South America’s outstanding guitarists. Hailing from Buenos Aires but obsessed with the music of neighbouring Brazil, Agustin abandoned his architecture studies to pursue music full-time, earning friendship and collaborations with Brazilian music's grea…
Nara
*Repress* Originally released in Brazil in 1963, "Nara" marks the stunning debut of Nara Leão, an artist celebrated as the Muse of Bossa Nova. This remarkable album has been reissued, inviting a new generation to experience the charm and elegance that defined an era. "Nara" represents a profound artistic statement, showcasing a tapestry of Brazilian music steeped in warmth and emotion. The album features exquisite arrangements crafted from solid compositions by legendary names, including Edu Lob…
The Composer Of Desafinado, Plays
Recorded in 1963, The Composer of Desafinado Plays documents the beginning of what would become a long-term creative relationship between Jobim and arranger Claus Ogerman. Although there was initial resistance by producers, Jobim not only plays guitar but piano as well in his debut for Verve. Jobim is joined by George Duvivier (bass), Edison Machado (drums), Leo Wright (flute), Jimmy Cleveland (trombone) and full strings on the 12-song instrumental set that features such bossa nova classics as “…
Samba '68
“Samba ’68“ is the only album released on the Verve label by prolific Brazilian singer Marcos Valle. In 1968, Valle was commissioned by Verve to record his Brazilian hits in English in order to capitalize on the then-huge Getz-Gilberto-Jobim-Mendes-Astrud market. Marcos’ rapid and stunning artistic growth is apparent on this brilliant Bossa Nova album. Fans of Sérgio Mendes and Astrud Gilberto (both of whom recorded tons of Valle tunes) will enjoy it immensely, for “Samba ’68” is definitely one …
Negro É Lindo
"1971 is a complicated year in Brazil, with the dictatorship in its hardest period, and the censorship acting in every part of the culture. In this context Negro é Lindo was released: a LP in which Jorge Ben adopts an artistic form of confrontation. In the lyrics you can see Cassius Marcelus Clay aka Muhammad Ali taking the space of Spiderman or Captain America, and the beauty of black people in tunes like Cigana, Zula, and the title track. The name Negro é Lindo means Black is Beautiful, an emp…
O Compositor E O Cantor
Marcos Valle is one of those artists you simply can’t overlook if you have even a passing interest in Brazilian music. Whether your taste leans toward bossa jazz, samba, psychedelic folk, or modern soul, Valle has surely recorded a great album for you. By the late 1960s he had already released enough outstanding records to secure a place among the greatest Brazilian artists of all time, but fortunately his career didn’t stop there. He has continued recording fabulous albums over the following de…
Elis
On Elis, Elis Regina crystallises everything that made her singular: a precision‑tooled voice riding the fault line between control and abandon, bringing samba, MPB and jazz‑tinged arrangements to a rolling boil of drama and nuance.
Vida
On Vida, Chico Buarque folds everyday scenes, political undercurrents and bruised intimacy into a suite of songs where conversational melodies and sly, shifting harmonies turn ordinary lives into quietly explosive dramas.
Louvaçao
On Louvação, Gilberto Gil fuses Afro‑Bahian rhythms, Northeastern folk and sleek mid‑60s modernism into a luminous songbook where liturgical overtones, street poetry and swinging arrangements announce a new, restless MPB imagination.
Domingo
Domingo is the groundbreaking debut album by legendary Brazilian singers Caetano Veloso and Gal Costa, released in 1967 by the renowned Polydor label. This album captures the essence of traditional bossa nova, presenting smooth melodies and sophisticated rhythms that define the genre's timeless appeal. Although Domingo predates the tropicalist movement that Caetano Veloso would later champion, it offers a captivating glimpse into the early artistry and vocal interplay between two of Brazil’s mos…
Tim Maia 1970
Father of Brazilian soul music, Tim Maia needs no introduction, as he is one of the greatest artists in Brazilian music. From his debut album, self-titled and released in 1970, it was clear he was destined to become a legend. Considered one of the 100 best albums in the national discography, the record returns to shelves just like the original, as part of the “Classics on Vinyl” collection from Polysom, licensed by Universal.
En Mexico
A hidden gem from bossa nova pioneer João Gilberto resurfaces with the reissue of 1970 En México, capturing the artist in artistic exile during his time in Mexico City. This intimate album blends timeless Brazilian classics, sultry boleros, and jazz standards, all filtered through Gilberto’s signature whisper-soft vocals and minimalist guitar accompaniment.
Recorded live in the vibrant heart of Mexico City, En México showcases Gilberto’s unparalleled ability to transcend borders. Standout tracks…
Gal Costa
A lot changed between Gal Costa's pleasantly straightforward 1967 debut Domingo and her eponymous follow-up two years later. Domingo, also a debut for young Brazilian songwriter Caetano Veloso, featured a set of airy, somewhat standard bossa nova tunes, sung ably by Costa. Mere months after the release of this relatively safe debut, however, Costa and Veloso found themselves alongside Os Mutantes, Tom Zé, and Gilberto Gil, recording contributions to Tropicália: Ou Panis et Circencis, the unoffic…
Tim Maia 1973
Tim Maia’s self-titled 1973 album is one of those records that hits you from the very first groove and doesn’t let go. Originally released on Polydor Brazil, this was the fourth in a series of Tim’s self-titled albums and many fans and critics still consider it the crown jewel. Packed with irresistible hooks, lush arrangements, and that unmistakable Tim Maia swagger, the album captures the singer at the peak of his creative powers. If you’re new to Tim Maia, here’s the quick story: born in Rio d…