Mamonas Assassinas - Vira-vira [Premium • Anthology]

The song is a brilliant display of musical cross-pollination. Mamonas Assassinas was famous for shifting genres on a dime, and "Vira-Vira" is a masterclass in that technique.

: Written by Dinho and Julio Rasec, the track tells the story of a man who avoids going to a wild, chaotic party ("suruba") and decides to send his wife, Maria, in his place. Mamonas Assassinas - Vira-Vira

: Even decades later, it remains a staple at Brazilian parties, weddings, and karaoke bars. The song is a brilliant display of musical cross-pollination

: Maria returns after a week in absolute tatters. The humor lies in the graphic yet deeply cartoonish descriptions of her misadventures at the party. : Even decades later, it remains a staple

: The song's intro and backbone heavily borrow from the traditional Portuguese folk dance known as "Vira." This includes the characteristic rapid-fire accordion and the iconic double-time, driving rhythm.