Elza Soares – Música Brasileira

14 Jun 2007

Trio Madeira Brasil: The Sound Of Rio – Brasileirinho

by Egídio Leitão | posted in: CD, DVD | 0

Brazil’s Heart and Soul Though for many people Samba and Bossa Nova are the most recognizable Brazilian music form, nothing is more Brazilian than Choro. It accurately embodies a nation’s heart and soul. Historian and music expert Ricardo Cravo Albin … Continued

8 Nov 2005

Rabo de Lagartixa: Quebra-Queixo

by Egídio Leitão | posted in: CD | 0

Fiery Choro! Dating back to the 1870’s, choro is Brazil’s most enduring and lively musical genre. It is the heart and soul of Brazilian music. A dynamic quintet, Rabo de Lagartixa is made up of Daniela Spielmann (saxes), Alessandro Valente … Continued

16 May 2004

Vander Lee: Ao Vivo

by Kees Schoof | posted in: CD | 0

Hits on Guitar From Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Vander Lee (1966) is gaining success. His star rose more quickly after ending 3rd during the prestigious Visa Award in 2003 (which was the composers’ edition). He grew up listening to … Continued

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