Índia


Índia is the fourth studio album by Brazilian singer Gal Costa, released on 1973 by Philips Records. Its major hits were "Índia", "Volta" and "Desafinado".

Music

Índia is an MPB album, with influences from tropicália, folk, psychedelic, jazz, funk and rock.

Artwork

The artwork depicts Gal Costa semi-nude with indigenous Brazilian vests. It was originally censored by the Brazilian military government, but the full artwork was released by Costa in 2015. She stated in her Instagram: "To our delight, including mine".

Release

The album was released on 1973 by Philips Records, and reissued with the original uncensored cover in 2017, by Mr Bongo Records.

Reception

Índia received widespread acclaim by critics.

Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from AllMusic.