{"product_id":"caetano-veloso-transa","title":"Caetano Veloso – Transa","description":"\u003cp\u003eCaetano Veloso’s \u003cem\u003eTransa\u003c\/em\u003e is a landmark of Brazilian music and one of the most celebrated albums of his career. Recorded in London during a period of political exile and originally released in 1972, the record brings together MPB, samba, rock, reggae, folk and experimental pop in a fluid, deeply personal form. English and Portuguese lyrics move freely within the same songs, reflecting Veloso’s experience of displacement while also capturing his fascination with British and American popular music. The result is an album that feels intimate, exploratory and rhythmically alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than sounding like a conventional studio production, \u003cem\u003eTransa\u003c\/em\u003e has the energy of musicians discovering the songs together in real time. Acoustic guitar, bass, drums and electric textures are given room to stretch, with repeated phrases and gradual changes building a hypnotic sense of momentum. “You Don’t Know Me”, “Nine Out of Ten” and “Triste Bahia” are among the album’s most enduring performances, but the seven-track sequence is best heard as a complete journey. Veloso’s voice moves between reflection, humour, longing and defiance, giving the record an emotional range that continues to connect with listeners decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Transoceanica vinyl edition presents \u003cem\u003eTransa\u003c\/em\u003e as a single LP and is an essential addition to collections focused on MPB, Brazilian music, Latin pop and influential 1970s songwriting. The album has become a key reference point for artists drawn to borderless musical ideas, showing how traditional Brazilian forms could converse with rock and reggae without losing their identity. Its loose, communal performance style also gives it a warmth that is especially well suited to vinyl playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth historically important and immediately enjoyable, \u003cem\u003eTransa\u003c\/em\u003e remains a defining statement from one of Brazil’s greatest artists. This pressing is scheduled for release on 21 August 2026, and the full seven-track programme is included in the dedicated tracklist field.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Transoceanica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58401202897270,"sku":"86603","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/6450\/6005\/files\/transa.webp?v=1785947087","url":"https:\/\/www.stickyblacktarmac.com\/products\/caetano-veloso-transa","provider":"Sticky Black Tarmac","version":"1.0","type":"link"}