A fascinating compilation of Brazilian music style from the very beginnings of the 20th century through to its mid period, featuring some primitive and indigenous styles such as lundu, chorinho, capoeira, samba de roda, xaxado and toada; focusing on neglected genius such as Pixinguinha, Ataulfo Alves, Monsueto and others.
Also, this 16-track album (with two extra tracks on its bonus CD) includes, allegedly, the first Brazilian musical recording made in 1899, and celebrities such as Carmen Miranda (yes, the pin-up actress) and Raul Seixas (yes, the all time greatest Brazilian Rock icon) on his very first musical adventure recorded under the alias Raulzito e Os Panteras.