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— It’s good to hear singer/guitarist/composer Celso Fonseca (Rio de Janeiro, 1956) again. With these Corona days of global uncertainty we can all use some relaxing music. The bossa nova of the soft-voices Celso Fonseca offers pleasant quietness as well … Continued
The Musical Heritage of João Gilberto Celso Fonseca’s new album Like Nice has written “bossa nova” all over it. It’s a pure dedication to the musical heritage of João Gilberto. With the legendary composer/ performer in mind, Celso further perfected … Continued
It’s All About Bossa Nova The story about Vinícius Cantuária has been told before here on MúsicaBrasileira. How the singer from Manaus (1951) released catchy pop albums in the 1980s and reached the unwanted status of pop idol. To escape … Continued
For the Love of Paradise Is there a more beautiful way to remember the sound of the late Márcio Montarroyos (1949 – 2007) than to hear him play the muted trumpet on the opening track of Liebe Paradiso? And … Continued
Sunny Images of Rio On his 15th solo album, guitarist/singer/composer Celso Fonseca entertains his faithful audience again with wonderful bossa nova based music. The combination of his soft, friendly voice matches perfectly with the warm sound of his guitar. On … Continued
Delightful A tireless Celso Fonseca is happily continuing his productive period. The singer, guitarist and composer from Rio de Janeiro pleases us with yet another album. His more than entertaining 2008 Ao Vivo featured his touring band. After an album … Continued
Solid Live Performance It just had to happen and here it is: a live recording by guitarist/singer/ composer Celso Fonseca, available on CD and of course also on DVD. Especially for us, who live outside Brazil, these live registrations give … Continued
50 Years of Bossa Nova A few years after a very successful commemoration of Tropicalismo (see also: Os Mutantes Ao Vivo), the beautiful Barbican Center in London, England, was now host of a 50 Years of Bossa Nova … Continued
A Musical Vacation In Europe Celso Fonseca (Rio de Janeiro, 1956) is mainly known as a solo artist (singer/guitarist). His albums were released by the Belgian record label Crammed and after that, they also found their way to Brazil. The … Continued
Concert Review Celso Fonseca (1956, Rio de Janeiro) definitely is among the most demanded guitarists in Brazilian music. He has worked with numerous of Brazil’s stars, like Gal Costa, Simone, Milton Nascimento, Djavan, Caetano Veloso, Rita Lee, Marisa Monte, … Continued
Smooth Sailing Celso Fonseca (Rio de Janeiro, 1956) might be a new name outside of Brazil. However, since his and Ronaldo Bastos’s Latin Grammy nominated 2002 album Juventude/Slow Motion Bossa Nova hit the foreign market, Fonseca’s career has been … Continued
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