Neno Exporta Som's super-rare compacto 8206; 'Deixa A Tristeza' from 1971, has been high on the want-lists of Brazilian record collectors and DJs for years. This was intensified, along with a wider cult-following, following Floating Points dropping the gem on his amazing 'BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix' back in 2015.<p> Mr Bongo included 'Deixa A Tristeza' on our Record Club Vol 1 compilation. Following that came many requests to release it back on its original 'compacto' 7" format. So finally, here it is for all to enjoy. <p> By sheer coincidence, also released in 1971 on Copacabana Records is Agnaldo Rayo's 'Sumama'. A fairly un-known record which has the potential to become an underground classic. This epic track has a psyche break-beat drum and bass groove intro - just asking to be sampled! Along with lush string and horn arrangements and a soaring female/male vocal duet. <p> This beauty has been a firm favourite in the Bongo office since we came across it and hopefully you dig it as much as we do.
