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The Brazilian military government seized the original cover of Gal Costa's album Índia in 1973. This act of censorship deemed the image of the singer semi-nude and wearing indigenous Brazilian vests too provocative for public consumption.
Gal Costa revealed the full artwork of the album Índia on her Instagram in 2015. She declared to our delight including mine to reclaim the image that had been hidden for over forty years.
Mr Bongo Records officially reissued the uncensored version of the album Índia in 2017. This release allowed the world to see the original vision that had been suppressed during a repressive era in Brazilian history.
Guilherme Araújo handled production duties for the album Índia while Edú Mello e Souza provided studio direction. These individuals ensured that the technical aspects of the recording were executed with precision.
The music within Índia weaves together elements of MPB, Tropicália, folk, psychedelic, jazz, funk, and rock into a cohesive yet eclectic soundscape. This genre-blending approach reflected the turbulent cultural climate of early 1970s Brazil.