For those just discovering the wonderful world of Brazilian music of the 70's, gain insight into one of the funkiest musicians to do it in this audio compilation and NYTimes.com music feature. As an avid fan of classic American Funk and Soul, the late Tim Maia adopted traits from his inspirations to initiate significant change in Brazilian pop culture leaving an influence which extended beyond just his music. This melting pot of South and North American culture came to be an important movement which is known as Black Rio.

"Nobody Can Live Forever" by Tim Maia marks an anticipated return of the Brazilian singer's work to the commercial public. With funky summertime grooves filled with dense instrumentation and a festive vibe, Tim entertains with an earful of Brazilian fusion.

Enjoy the audio stream below and read the NYTimes.com text article which reflects upon and examines the life and legacy of Tim Maia here.