Cana Verde Do Vale / S. Paio É Um Paraíso / Tinto Verdinho / Chula Velha

Released by the label Rapsódia under catalog number EPF 5.511, this extended play record captures the traditional folk music of the Grupo Folclórico de S. Paio, based in Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal. These recordings were produced to preserve and disseminate the regional musical heritage of the Minho province, showcasing the lively, rhythmic character of the local chulas and folk dances that define the cultural identity of the area.

The record serves as a sonic document of mid-century Portuguese ethnographic revivalism, a period when local folkloric groups were actively recorded to safeguard rural traditions against the pressures of modernization. The design and production reflect the aesthetic of Rapsódia, a label central to the cataloging of Portuguese regional music, aiming to provide authentic, unadorned representations of the Grupo Folclórico de S. Paio for both local enthusiasts and those interested in the preservation of traditional rural performance styles.