Alceu Valenca - 1974 - Molhado de Suor

Alceu Valenca

1974 

Molhado de Suor

01. Borboleta 03:12
02. Punhal De Prata 03:13
03. Dia Branco 02:47
04. Cabelos Longos 03:27
05. Chutando Pedras 04:43
06. Molhado De Suor 03:10
07. Mensageira Dos Anjos 02:47
08. Papagaio Do Futuro 02:02
09. Dente Do Ocidente 03:38
10. Pedras De Sal 01:23

Alceu Valenca - violao e vocal
Geraldo Azevedo - viola e craviola
Lula Cortes - citara popular
Cassio - guitarra, baixo e viola
Piri - craviola e bandolim
Ronaldo - flauta
Joao Cortez - bateria e percussao
Hermes - percussao

Sought-after Brazilian classic originally released in 1974, “Molhado De Suor” is the first solo effort by Alceu Valença, mixing traditional northeastern Brazilian music and rhythms with folk rock and psychedelia. Aided by Lula Cortes and Geraldo Azevedo, Valença's rich vocals combine with driving guitar work, moody arrangements and unusual trips.

In the early '70s Tropicalia was going strong, a challenge to both the music establishment and the state. Música Popular Brasileira (or MPB) was firmly established. Up in the northeastern corner of Brazil, centered in Recife, was another exciting strain of Brazilian culture called Udigrudi. Molhado De Suor is the first solo effort by Alceu Valença, mixing traditional northeastern Brazilian music and rhythms with folk rock and psychedelia. Aided by Lula Cortes and Geraldo Azevedo, Valença's rich vocals combine with driving guitar work, moody arrangements and unusual trips, successfully integrating the sounds of his native region, Pernambuco. Sought-after Brazilian classic Molhado De Suor was originally released in 1974 on Som Livre. Valença followed its release with many albums, each one establishing him as not only superstar.