When first visited the Salvador/Bahia region in 1986, a new musical form that he never heard before amazed him. Dubbed , this dance sound originally hailed from northeastern Brazil, described as "a mixture of with " by himself. All of the album's tracks radiate a strong, positive energy, created in the most part by acoustic guitars, melodic accordions, and never-ending contagious rhythms. And although this musical style could be compared to America's sound, is intended mainly for parties. was compiled by himself and features the very best artists and compositions that the genre has to offer. Highlights include 's excellent opener, (bordering on ), ' laid-back and the hyper-energetic by . A superb introduction to the exotic style of , and highly recommended. ~ Greg Prato