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In the period between 1971 and 1973, musicians Fernando Girão (voice, ex-Pentagono), Filipe Mendes (guitar), Zé Nabo (bass) and João Heitor (drums) took refuge in Angola and Brazil. In Luanda, they would release two singles - "Beggar Man" and "Your New Motel" - through the local subsidiary of Valentim de Carvalho. In Brazil they performed the first parts of Gilberto Gil, Mutantes and Hermeto Pascoal, among others. After returning to Portugal, the group underwent changes in terms of formation, also starting to play improvised music, being, at the time, accompanied by Carlos Zingaro (violin). The experience in African lands will profoundly influence the way Fernando Girão (aka Very Nice) composes and sings, remaining the basis of all his future work.

No período compreendido entre 1971 e 1973, os músicos Fernando Girão (voz, ex-Pentágono), Filipe Mendes (guitarra), Zé Nabo (baixo) e João Heitor (bateria) refugiaram-se em Angola e no Brasil. Em Luanda, viriam a editar dois singles - "Beggar Man" e "Your New Motel" - através da subsidiária local da Valentim de Carvalho. No Brasil fizeram as primeiras partes de Gilberto Gil, Mutantes e Hermeto Pascoal, entre outros. Após o regresso a Portugal, o grupo sofreu alterações em termos de formação, passando também a tocar música improvisada, sendo, na altura, acompanhados por Carlos Zingaro (violino). A experiência em terras africanas irá influenciar profundamente a forma de compor e de cantar de Fernando Girão (aka Very Nice), permanecendo a base de todo o seu futuro trabalho.

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Funky

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Funky (1972)

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Beggarman

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Beggar Man

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Your New Motel (Part 1)

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Your New Motel (Part 2)

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Glasgow Mega Snake

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Tim's guitar sounds like a banjo for no good reason

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Beggarman (1972)

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You've Met With A Terrible Fate, Haven't You? (Demo)

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