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Wonderful work from the later years of Moreira Da Silva – a quartet of albums recorded for the Odeon label at the end of the 50s, and which really show Da Silva hitting a mature sort of stride! The timing was perfect for these sets – as improved studio techniques in Brazil really brought a lot out of the rootsier samba modes that Da Silva had been working in for years – updating the grooves with some contemporary arrangements that flesh things out nicely, while still leaving a lot of upfront space for Moreira's vocals! There's a depth here that a singer wouldn't have had 20 years before – and the records sparkle with Da Silva's rich presentation of the material. Some of the CDs features bonus tracks, which makes the package even more appealing – and all titles have been remastered, and presented with original artwork.

The musica popular Brasileira here is pretty great samba all the way through – in a set that's a classic survey of some of the lesser-known Brazilian artists on the scene! The album's got a rootsy charm all the way through – even on a few of the tunes that are a bit more tightly produced – and like most of the best samba of the time, there's a strong focus on the lead vocals, and the acoustic interplay between guitar, percussion, and sometimes a bit of flute or other instrumentation – used sparely, but to great effect. Titles include "Cem Mil Reis" by Paulo Marques, "Acertei No Milhar" by Moreira Da Silva, "Pecado Capital" by Cauby Peixoto, "Nao Ha Dinheiro Que Pague" by Fafa De Belem, "Dezessete E Setecentos" by Jackson Do Pandeiro, and a longer "Medley" track by Marlene & Jorge Goulart.