A Rainha Da Viola Caipira (2LP)

A stunning compilation of the revered Queen of The Viola Caipira, Helena Meirelles, once included in the Top 100 World’s guitar players by Guitar Player Magazine. On this double-LP anthology you will face some of the most expressive Helena’s creations. ‘Guaxo’, for example contains an ultra-melodic guitar riff that will stick in your ears for ages while ‘Mercedita’ has an evolving rifferama. ‘Saudades Do Meu Velho Pai’, on the other hand, is a typical baiao, a very peculiar Northeastern rhythm in Brazil, de-constructed by her very own style. ‘Flor Da Guavira’ is a delicious caipira-ballad. These are only a few great ones, amongst so many other exquisite, and unusual delights. A fascinating journey into one of the lesser covered Brazilian genres, caipira, rich in folk and country music elements. Reissued on vinyl for the first time.

TRACKLIST SIDE A 1. Guaxo (Popular, arranged by Helena Meirelles) 2. Saudades Do Meu Velho Pai (Helena Meirelles) 3. A Familia Arrastapé (Helena Meirelles) 4. O Passo Do Tico-Tico (Helena Meirelles) 5. Mercedita (Ramon Sixto Rios) 6. A Volta da Guira Campana (Helena Meirelles) 7. Fiquei Sozinha (Helena Meirelles) SIDE B 1. Flor Da Guavira (Helena Meirelles) 2. Fandango Em Porto (Helena Meirelles) 3. Chalana (Arlindo Pinto/Mario Zan) 4. Limpa Banco (Helena Meirelles) 5. Durcelina (Popular, arranged by Helena Meirelles) 6. Epitaciana (Helena Meirelles) SIDE C 1. Tropeiro (Popular, arranged by Helena Meirelles) 2. Cerro Cora (Hermínio Gimenez/Felix Fernandes) 3. Flor de Jasmin (Helena Meirelles) 4. Guiomar (Wilson Baptista/Haroldo Lobo) 5. Quatro Horas de Madrugada (Helena Meirelles) 6. Rincao Guarani (Helena Meirelles) SIDE D 1. Amelia Boiadeira (Popular, arranged by Helena Meirelles) 2. Me Pega Por Favor (Délio/Delinha) 3. 1de Maio (Helena Meirelles) 4. Viradouro (Helena Meirelles) 5. Xote Bem-Te-Vi (Helena Meirelles) 6. Epitaciana (Helena Meirelles)