Nando Reis' Fantasy Island Tracks

If you were stranded on a desert island, which tracks would you absolutely need to get you through those times of despair? Our castaway this month is iconic rock star, Nando Reis, the bass player of one of Brazil's most influential rock bands who went on to become a best-selling song-writer. Best known as the former bassist and singer of Titãs and for his successful solo career, with his own band called Os Infernais. Through the following songs, Marcos shows us the music that created the special moments in his life and influenced him.
by Nando Reis
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1. "Back in Bahia" by Gilberto Gil

2. "Minha Mulher" by Caetano Veloso

3. "Dos Cruces" by Milton Nascimento

4. "É Preciso Perdoar" by João Gilberto

5. "Da Maior Importância" by Gal Costa

6. "Acabou Chorare" by Novos Bahianos

7. "Enquato Isso" by Marisa Monte

8. "Barracão de Zinco" by Elizeth Cardoso 

 

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