Toni Tornado - 1971

Toni Tornado – 1971 is the debut album from Brazilian funk and soul pioneer Toni Tornado. Inspired by James Brown and the Black Power movement, the album blends heavy funk grooves with Brazilian rhythms, socially conscious lyrics, and Tornado’s charismatic delivery. Featuring the classic BR-3, which won the 1970 Festival Internacional da Canção, the album is a cornerstone of Brazil’s soul and funk scene, marking Tornado as a key figure in the country’s Black music revolution.