Vira Loucos


Vira Loucos is an album by percussionist Cyro Baptista performing the compositions by or inspired by Heitor Villa-Lobos which was released on the Japanese Avant label in 1997.

Reception

In his review for Allmusic, Brian Olewnick notes that "Baptista has a assembled a group both light on its feet and capable of negotiating the trickiest of rhythmic passages and deliriously romantic melodies with wit, enthusiasm, and grace. Highly recommended".

Track listing

All compositions by Heitor Villa-Lobos except as indicated
  1. "Dansa" – 3:33
  2. "Passion in the Basement" – 3:31
  3. "Cantiga" – 5:47
  4. "Ama/Teresinha de Jesus" – 4:52
  5. "Complaint/Sabia" – 3:15
  6. "Choro/Trrenzinho Caipira" – 6:40
  7. "Choros Number 8" – 3:51
  8. "Dansa Do Indio Branco" – 3:31
  9. "Ciranda" – 5:09
  10. "Sapo Cururu" – 5:02

Personnel