Claudia Jesus Cristo MPB Brazil LP Tim Maia Jorge Ben Samba Latin Funk Soul

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Brand new, unplayed LP. Imported from ROCINANTE / TRES SELOS DISCOS in Brazil!!!! 
Claudia - Jesus Cristo
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About the Album
“I want to record this song.” That was Claudia's reaction when she first heard “Jesus Christ,” which was then Roberto and Erasmo's latest song. The mix of soul and gospel was booming around the world, as was James Brown's funk and musicals like Hair and Jesus Christ Superstar . Impacted by the power of the composition, she went to talk to Milton Miranda, artistic director of Odeon. When they were discussing the repertoire, to the singer's astonishment, Milton, without knowing anything, suggested: “Claudia, I had an idea: how about you record 'Jesus Christ'?”
Before the year ended, in December 1970, Roberto Carlos released “Jesus Christ” as the opening track of his new album. A resounding and immediate success throughout Brazil, Odeon rushed to put Claudia's first single on the market. On side A, her version of “Jesus Christ”; On the B-side, a version of “Com Mais de 30,” another recent hit by Marcos Valle and Paulo Sérgio Valle. These recordings became so emblematic that it made sense to open and close the singer's first LP for the company with them.
The album in question, the one you hold in your hands, was released in early 1971 and was named Cláudia , no. However, it ended up becoming better known as Jesus Cristo , both for the success of its version and for the tagline on the cover. The repertoire included two compositions by the Valle brothers (the song “Com Mais de 30” itself and “Frente Fria”), two by Antônio Carlos and Jocafi (“Mudei de Ideia” and “Ossain”), and others that were constant presences at festivals and in record label offices: Abílio Manoel, Arnoldo Medeiros, and Fred Falcão, among others. From Dom Salvador, Cláudia re-recorded “Moeda, Reza e Cor,” a song that had appeared in instrumental format on the pianist's self-titled 1969 album, as well as on her 1971 album with Abolição: Som, Sangue e Raça . Cláudia's version gained romantic/wandering lyrics by Marco Verslani, orchestrations, and guitar fuzz
, but without losing any of the original swing. Listening to Cláudia again on this 1971 album is more than witnessing an artist at her peak: it's having the opportunity to reassess her place and understand that she is possibly one of the greatest singers and interpreters in Brazil, who has proudly traversed musical movements, trends, and turbulences. This Três Selos Rocinante edition is on 180g black vinyl, and includes a printed envelope with lyrics and text by journalist and writer Bento Araujo, author of the Lindo Sonho Delirante
book series . • Black LP 180g* • Simple cover • Unpublished text by journalist Bento Araujo • Printed envelope with lettering • Obi
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This 1980 release from Claudia, originally issued on the Copacabana label, is a definitive masterpiece of Brazilian Soul, MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), and Spiritual Funk. Jesus Cristo represents a powerful intersection of Claudia’s commanding, soulful vocals and the sophisticated, high-energy arrangements that defined the peak of the Brazilian Modern Soul era. This record is essential for collectors of Rare Groove history, Latin Soul rarities, and those tracking the influence of global Gospel Funk on the vibrant musical landscape of South America.

Optimized for enthusiasts of Driving Percussion and Orchestral Soul, the album features Claudia’s signature soaring delivery set against a backdrop of lush brass, grooving basslines, and celebratory choruses. The title track, a soulful interpretation of the Roberto Carlos classic, solidified her reputation for blending deep spiritual themes with secular dancefloor energy, sitting comfortably alongside the works of Elza Soares, Tim Maia, and Jorge Ben. The production values embody the warm, vibrant, and expansive analog spirit of the premier São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro studios of the time, making it a vital piece for Crate Diggers and Subculture historians looking for the architectural roots of the international Tropicalia-adjacent soul explosion.

As a staple of Rare Groove culture and Grail-Status vinyl, this album appeals to fans of High-Energy Brazilian Funk and emotional, sophisticated Diva Soul compositions. Its status in the Copacabana catalog has solidified Claudia as one of the most technically gifted and enduring voices in the Lusophone musical pantheon. Whether you are looking for Vinyl Rarities, Global Soul Dancefloor Staples, or foundational Brazilian Spiritual recordings, Jesus Cristo remains a definitive artifact of Late-70s/Early-80s musical brilliance and Subcultural power.

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