Afro-Brazilian rhythms. The first song on the second side of this is one of my favourite ever pieces of jazz.

Antonio Adolfo – Viralata (1979)

Again, like a lot of the records on this list, this is jazz with a real sound all of its own. A big favourite of the likes of Gilles Peterson and Floating Points, and a proper anthem on the London jazz scene the first track, Cascaveal, was the last song played at the legendary Plastic People club. Love the keys on this – jazzy, funky, dancey, individual.

Miguel De Deus – Black Soul Brothers (1977)

Even alongside my Funkadelic records I must say that this 1977 sleaze platter is the filthiest sounding funk record I own. I remember playing this on the radio once and Gareth (myCartier (1974)

It really is a toss up between the eponymous debut and their second, but I’m opting for the former on the strength of Parte Capital, the last song on the second side alone. These consummate journeymen, affiliates of the legendary Clube Da Esquina, 70s Rio’s crucible of genius musical endeavour, which gave its name to Nascimento and Borges’ classic. Like the Nascimento and Borges record this is an utterly beguiling mix of folk, jazz, orchestral flourishes, and the Portuguese language in beautiful harmony. Both are Mary Poppins records: practically perfect in every way.

Edu Passeto & Gui Tavares – Noite Que Brincou De Lua (1981)

More Clube Da Esquina luminaries, Passeto and Tavares have produced the perfect accompaniment to the records mentioned above. Beautiful harmonies, acoustic instrumentation and sunshine.

Maria