Setting the tone with a dimensional bass-line and intricate cosmic detailing, La Palma open their cover of the iconic Sangue Latino with atmospheric vocals and poetic nuance, in line with the original version of the song.

The opus expands with the lyrics, “Jurei mentiras e sigo sozinho, assumo os pecados, os ventos do norte não movem moinhos, e o que me resta é só um gemido…”, which translates from Portuguese as, “I swore lies and I walk alone, I take the sins, North winds don’t move mills and all I have left is just a moan…”

Sangue Latino was first made famous by Brazilian group Secos & Molhados in 1973, and we learn that the song has a special place for Chris Walker (one half of the musical duo La Palma), who listened to this growing up with his mother, who was originally from Brazil.

We love the emotive and passionate delivery from La Palma and how they bring to life the moving lyricism which is immersive and inspiring with the lyrics, “E o que me importa é não estar vencido…”, which means “And what matters to me is not to be defeated…”

Recorded in homage, this version of Sangue Latino takes a kaleidoscopic approach to song, layering together textures of acoustic and electric guitar, bouncing bass, swirling keyboard and found sounds with Walker’s velvety vocals.

Mirroring the ways that identities and memories entwine across time, the production swirls with flavors of psychedelic folk, tropicália, and dub, creating a unique Brazilian-inspired sci-fi-folk soundscape. Sangue Latino also comes with a cinematic music video shot on VHS by the band, the visual heightens the sonic experience and we love the old school vibe that they have created for the masterpiece.

We appreciate the energy that La Palma have created for the opus and have added Sangue Latino to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we explore the wider discography of La Palma including Infinite Bounce and Blueberry.

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