Deixa Nao Deixa / Avenida Atlantica

Turning the spotlight to two monster funk/ bossa nova cuts from Rosa Maria, we reissued a double header of firm favourites here at Mr Bongo HQ. Originally released on 7" in 1972 via Tapecar, copies of the OG are extremely difficult to get your hands on.

The A side houses "Deixa Nao Deixa", with its distinct afro-Latin feel courtesy of the guitar, horns, and percussion. Add in the catchy lead vocal, strong harmonies, funk/ bossa drum grooves, shuffling percussion, and the continuous build to the end, and you have one of the greatest Brazilian funk records ever pressed.