Tim Maia - Tim Maia Artist_Xiu Xiu the composers made new arrangements

the composers made new arrangements suited to the eight-piece group

Like two figure skaters

creating a dense-yet-delicate weave of textures from a broad palette of acoustic instruments

His musical craft can be heard in his demonstration of great versatility by alternating between aggressive action and intimate drama

deadpan voice

Tim Maia - Tim Maia Artist_Xiu Xiu the composers made new arrangementsOriginally released in 1973. An icon of Brazilian popular music, Tim Maia was a musical polymath and prolific recording artist best known for introducing American soul to the Brazilian music scene, pioneering the sambalano style by blending elements of soul, funk, rock, and samba. Maia recorded four self titled albums for Polydor Brazil, this fourth release from 1973 is arguably the best, with its outstanding hits "Ru Confesso" and "Gostava Tanto de