Lula Galvão – Música Brasileira

1 Jun 2023

Summer Cool

by Egídio Leitão | posted in: CD | 0

— Isn’t it wonderful when a Christmas gift lands in your hands in late Spring? Well, that has been the case with these two releases I cover here. They are summer cool as a refreshing glass of lemonade on a … Continued

20 May 2023

Summer Soundtrack

by Egídio Leitão | posted in: CD | 0

On June 23, 2023, two new and noteworthy albums will be released. If that is what the rest of the year will be like, it’ll be a good year for Brazilian music. For now, listeners can check out their favorite … Continued

13 Aug 2022

Time-Honored Stars

by Egídio Leitão | posted in: CD | 0

— Nothing can be more rewarding than having two time-honored Brazilian artists releasing brand new recordings of original material. With the world — and Brazil — still troubled with the pandemic that does not seem to end, listeners worldwide are … Continued

29 Aug 2021

Antonio Adolfo: Jobim Forever

by Egídio Leitão | posted in: CD | 0

— I suppose it is no surprise for fans and critics alike to agree that we have learned to expect the best when it comes from the mind and hands of Antonio Adolfo. His discography covers a wide array of … Continued

3 Oct 2020

Sadao Watanabe: Naturally

by Kees Schoof | posted in: CD | 0

Natural — It’s not the first time that Sadao Watanabe ventures into Brazilian music. Actually, the sympathetic saxophonist from Japan has been playing Brazilian (influenced) music for many many years. He was born on February 1st, 1933, in a place … Continued

11 Mar 2016

Rosa Passos: Canta Ary, Tom e Caymmi

by Kees Schoof | posted in: CD | 0

A Perfect Compilation Three of the greatest Brazilian composers of all time performed by one of the nicest voices in bossa nova. Here’s Canta Ary, Tom e Caymmi, an album that highlights the unique qualities of the Brazilian music culture. … Continued

1 Apr 2007

Leonel Laterza: Esmeraldas

by Egídio Leitão | posted in: CD | 0

One of This Year’s Best! Leonel Laterza (Uberaba, Minas Gerais) is one of several artists in the thriving Brasília music scene. With his debut album, Esmeraldas, Leonel marks a strong presence in the Brazilian popular music. Leonel began his … Continued

12 Jun 2005

Rosa Passos & Lula Galvão: Letra & Música – Ary Barroso

by Egídio Leitão | posted in: CD | 0

All Ary Letra & Música – Ary Barroso is the third release from Lumiar Discos entirely dedicated to one composer. Previous albums covered the works of Antônio Carlos Jobim (with Leny Andrade & Cristovão Bastos) and Chico … Continued

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