TRIBO MASSÁHI (1971)

"This is a sound made in Brazil. All the members are Brazilians.
But the goal is to show the young african music, with all his distinctions that features the origin of the black continent’s music.
In this record we launch several curious things. Starting from a rhythmic draw, based on the camel steps that match the division 4/4, on the same line of YÁ YÁ YÁ and SOUL MUSIC, which was given the name of OGA, this, because in Lagos, Nigeria’s capital, is an intimate treatment among friends. There, a man feels good when compared to a OGA (camel).
Purposely and proudly we launch this new and different LP, not only dedicated to all record collectors in the world but also to all party lovers, nights in club, and even for who’s loving, because on both sides, there aren't intervals. It’s a contagious and crazy rhythm."

This is how, in 1971, Embaixador and Maestro João Negrão described the record on his back cover. These words did not aged a bit.
We are very happy and proud to announce, 44 years later, the first 100% official reissue of this genuine work that became legendary and considered as the "Holy Grail" of Brazilian music among collectors around the world.

The record, released in Goma Gringa's “hard-cardboard paste-on” cover standard, comes with a booklet signed by the journalist Itamar Dantas - responsible for the research - that finally presents the history of Sebastião Rosa de Oliveira aka Embaixador and his band, the Tribo Massáhi. Very special highlight for the unpublished photo that reveals for the first time the band members!



TRACKLIST

SIDE A - TIMOLÔ TIMODÊ
A1.    Walk By Jungle (Embaixador)
A2.    Fareuá  (José Prates)
A3.    Harmatan  (Heitor da Costa)
A4.    Dandara  (Embaixador)

SIDE B - LIDO’S SQUARE
B1.    Pae João  (Wilson Guimarães)
B2.    Menina da Janela  (Heitor da Costa)
B3.    Oan  (Embaixador)
B4.    Madrugada Sem Luar  (Ruy Barbosa)

GGLP-005 | TRIBO MASSAHÍ estrelando EMBAIXADOR | Face B - Lido's Square

I can't make you feel 
Something you don't,
Won’t die on this hill 
Let’s not sugarcoat

(That)
Heels dug in
This mule won’t budge
Hell bent on doing what it wants to do 
If it won't drink that’s no concern to you  

that, my friend, is just the way it goes 

I can't make you feel 
Something you don't 
Ask a dog to heel
Or just hand it a bone 

Handbrake’s on
These wheels won't turn

Strike a match 
Wet leaves won't burn 

and that, my friend, is just the way it goes

I can't make you feel 
Something you don't 
You can think you know your neighbour
Until you learn the way she votes

Heels dug in
This mule won’t budge
Hell bent on doing what it wants to do 
If it won't drink that’s no concern to you  

Heels dug in
This mule won’t budge
Hell bent on doing what it wants to do 
If it won't drink that’s no concern to you  

let's not sugarcoat

I can't make you feel 
Something you don't
I can’t make you do
Something you won’t 
I can’t make you be
Someone you aren’t 
New leaves won't turn 
New leaves won't turn
New leaves won't turn 

Animal

total DROSS

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