Tam... Tam... Tam...! by José Prates, released on Polydor in 1958.

This little LP began in 1958. It was part of a global touring show called “Brasiliana” put together by Polish producer Miecio Askanasy. A couple of LPs were made by the cast members, and this is one of them. It is a rare beast. So rare that even Gilles Peterson, a super fan of rare Brazilian music has not got one. So he put out a plea in Record Collector for someone to issue it. It was a fascinating page of information, stating that this LP was a cornerstone of contemporary Brazilian sound, the roots of it all, and was essential listening. The music was written by a man called José Prates, a man who few people knew about, But whose influences should be studied. I read this and immediately got in contact with Ed Motta, a musician and collector in Brazil.. - Johnny Trunk

https://www.trunkrecords.com/releases/tamtamtam_14/tamtamtam.php

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HSvSoOwhQM

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