Brazil USA 70: Brazilian Music In The USA In The 1970s

Brazil USA 70: Brazilian Music in the USA in the 1970s is a compilation album released in 2017 by Soul Jazz Records. The album explores the intersection of Brazilian music and American culture during the 1970s, highlighting the influence of jazz, funk, and soul on Brazilian musicians and vice versa. It captures the unique cross-cultural exchange that occurred as Brazilian artists like Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, and Elis Regina were introduced to American audiences and the impact of their time in the United States.

The compilation features a wide range of styles, from tropicalia and MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) to bossa nova, samba, jazz fusion, and funk. It includes tracks from iconic artists who were experimenting with new sounds, blending Brazilian rhythms with the American musical landscape. The influence of jazz and soul is evident, with Brazilian musicians incorporating elements of funk, rock, and avant-garde jazz.