RARE Portuguese American 45: Luis Sousa e Helder Carvalheira - Porque Sorrimos

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Up for sale is an exceptionally rare, private label 45 RPM vinyl record, the collaboration of two very talented musicians of Portuguese descent.  This record is in great condition and the original pictorial jacket is inscribed and signed by Luis Sousa.

Artists:  Luis Sousa (vocals) and Helder Carvalheira (instrumentals)

Album Title:  Porque Sorrimos! (Because We Smile!)

Note:  They would go on to release another record, "Vida Portuguese" in 1986.

Record Label:  Private Press (CS-1001)

Face A (Side A):  CS-1001-A  Porque Sorrimos (Because We Smile) [Helder Carvalheira]

Face B (Side B):  CS-1001-B Flor Do Passado (Flower of the Past) [Helder Carvalheira, Luis Sousa, Alcino Carvalheira]

Release Year:  1985 

Recorded in San Rafael, California.

The following information is written in Portuguese on the back of the outer sleeve.  (I have used an on-line translation website to give a rough translation.)

Luis Sousa, singer, comes from the island of Santa Maria, Azores. He lived in Cambridge, Massachusetts from 1969 until 1977 where he sang and played the accordion in various sets and folklorico groups in this area. Since 1977 he has continued his muscial career, showing off with his accordion and as a singer in various Portuguese sets in the state of California.

Helder Carvalheira, composer, was born in Oakland, California. Son of immigrant parents, he had music in his blood since childhood, when he learned to play the trombone at age 8 years. Since then, he has participated in several (bands), Portuguese and American, and is perfecting more and more, all the instruments (heard) in this record...

My research also shows that Luis Sousa was born in 1958 and died, too young, in 2012.

See above for more on condition and for photos.  Sold as is.

Attention US Buyers:  I will ship by USPS Media Mail or by USPS Priority Mail, your choice.  Please note that if you have a Military Mail address (e.g. AFO), I must ask that you pick USPS Priority Mail as it is my understanding that USPS Media Mail is not reliable to Military Mail addresses.

Attention International Buyers:  I will ship using USPS First Class International Mail (to countries with e-Delcon service) or USPS Priority International Mail (worldwide), your choice.  Price does not include any customs that may be charged by the country to which the record is delivered.