My indie mp3 colleague Magnus wrote about about Brazilian band Luisa Mandou um Beijo in October 2005 and I must admit that I did not pay that much attention at the time. However whilst reading through some of the posts on Think Small I found out that the band have released their 2005 debut self titled album as a free release on the Aregueifa net label and, as I had nothing to lose, downloaded the album. And I am glad that I did!
This is indie pop at the top of it's game. It features wonderful vocals provided by female vocalist Flávia Muniz complete with a horn section that makes most, if not all of these songs infectious listening. This is one enjoyable album. Don't worry about the band singing it their native Portuguese as indie pop as high quality as this surpasses any language constraints.Luisa Mandou um Beijo - Amarelinha
Luisa Mandou um Beijo - Bauhaus Today
Head here to download the rest of the album.
[My Space link]
Hi, Tom!
I´m glad you enjoyed our music! Thank you very much for the compliments! We are gonna record a new album this year. I´ll tell you and Magnus when it gets ready.
Best wishes!
Fernando Paiva
-- guitar player of "Luisa mandou um beijo"