João Gilberto – Música Brasileira

30 Jan 2014

Gilberto Gil’s Upcoming Album in 2014

by Egídio Leitão | posted in: Daily | 0

Targeted for the first half of 2014, Gilbertos will be the next release by Gilberto Gil. The album is being produced by Bem Gil and Moreno Veloso and will focus on João Gilberto‘s repertoire. Details about the repertoire are still undisclosed, but MB will … Continued

10 Jun 2013

Bibi, Guinga, João!

by Egídio Leitão | posted in: Birthdays | 0

There is just a lot to celebrate today. Among several birthdays, I would like to feature the following: Bibi Ferreira (June 10, 1921 – Rio de Janeiro, RJ), actress, singer, director, composer. Guinga (June 10, 1950 – Rio de Janeiro, … Continued

22 Mar 2011

João Gilberto: Amoroso/Brasil

by Egídio Leitão | posted in: CD, Desert Island Disc | 0

A Desert Island Disc When I first bought this 1977 album, it was the LP version only. Besides João Gilberto’s definitive renditions of Brazilian classics, he also put his mark on and made world classics such as “‘S Wonderful,” … Continued

14 Jun 2003

Bim Bom

by Egídio Leitão | posted in: Book | 0

João Gilberto and His Beat Bim Bom: A Contradição sem Conflitos de João Gilberto João Gilberto, considered the pope of Bossa Nova, receives in Walter Garcia’s book a most detailed study. Covering 224 pages, Bim Bom examines how João Gilberto’s … Continued

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