Cut in 1972 by a congregation of Brazilian players already dubbed "ahead of their time" by local rock forefather and producer Raul Seixas, 'O Mensageiro' was Trio Ternura's defining piece of sunshine samba-soul. Their other single 'A Gira' holds a monopoly on recognition, but this one holds its own: Jurema Lourenco's owllike vocal harmonies, high-register yet warm, make for a straight-up catchiness of unbeatable quality.
Cut in 1972 by a congregation of Brazilian players already dubbed "ahead of their time" by local rock forefather and producer Raul Seixas, 'O Mensageiro' was Trio Ternura's defining piece of sunshine samba-soul. Their other single 'A Gira' holds a monopoly on recognition, but this one holds its own: Jurema Lourenco's owllike vocal harmonies, high-register yet warm, make for a straight-up catchiness of unbeatable quality.
Tracklisting
A. O Mensageiro (Le Messager)
B. Razão De Ser
Label: Vampi Soul
Format: 7”
Cat. #: VAMPI 45122
