“Road to Nowhere” was one of Talking Heads’ last sizable hits – their last hit to get certified for sales in the UK even if it didn’t chart on the Hot 100. It comes from their sixth album, their left turn into Americana-influenced music, and it open with a gospel choir, which was fairly unusual for both them and pop music in the ’80s.

Rogê is a Brazilian singer and guitarist, formerly of bossa nova group Doces Cariocas. He plays a variety of Brazilian popular music styles including samba rock. Continue reading »