''Índia'' is the fourth

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by Brazilian singer

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, released on 1973 by

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. Its major hits were "Índia", "Volta" and "Desafinado".

Music

''Índia'' is an MPB album, with influences from

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and

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Artwork

The artwork depicts Gal Costa semi-nude with

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vests. It was originally censored by the

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, but the full artwork was released by Costa in 2015. She stated in her

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: "To our delight, including mine".

Release

The album was released on 1973 by

, and reissued with the original uncensored cover in 2017, by

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Reception

''Índia'' received widespread acclaim by critics.

Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from

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. * Guilherme Araújo — production * Edú Mello e Souza — studio directing * Luigi Hoffer — technician, mixing * Marcus Vinicius — technician, mixing * Ary Carvalhaes — mixing *

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— musical directing, acoustic guitar, 12-string acoustic guitar * Antonio Guerreiro — photograph * Waly Salomão — artwork *

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—

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— electric guitar * Luiz Alves —

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* Roberto Silva — drums * Chico Batera — percussion and special effects * Rogério Duprat — arrangement *

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— arrangement * Mario Tavares — strings * Tenório Jr. —

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* Roberto Menescal — acoustic guitar * Wagner Tiso — organ * Chacal — percussion

References

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