dila: dila
Francisco Espregueira
Brazilian vocal sensation Dila reportedly died in a car crash shortly after her first and only album’s release in 1971 and there is very little known about the woman behind the voice of this self-titled diamond. The joyous music Dila left behind, gives us a picture as good as any, of a powerful feminine soul at the top of her game. Funky, percussive Brazilian breaks, sweltering hot brass and swing-laden piano, the music is as iconic as the album’s stark cover.
Arranged and produced by Durval Ferreira, alongside his studio band known as “Os Grilos”, Dila (1971) is a rare glimpse into the authentic soulful Samba sound of Rio’s favelas in the late sixties and early seventies. With original LPs extremely hard to come by, this unique treasure of Brazilian soul, is proudly presented by Far Out Recordings - the first and only album from the mysterious Brazilian vocal sensation. Dila. Almost 50 years went by.
“Friend, look out! Because when this girl starts to sing, you’re in trouble. Hold the railing so you don’t fall down the stairs, because she’s coming this way and shaking up everything.”