Tim Maia (ST, 1977)

Rio's most enduring soul funk legacies continues as Tim Maia's 30+ album back catalogue enjoys a reissue run. His seventh album, released 1976, should be especially welcomed as original pressings have gone for over L130 in the past. From his purring slurring English on the sleazy funk of "Nobody Can Live Forever" to the more upbeat and vibrant "Rodesia" and the confident bluesy strut of "Batata Frita", this is the sound of a man who was really getting into his groove and sound.