:: Reviewing Brazilian Music We Like Since September 7, 2002 ::
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— On Monday, May 4, 2020, Brazil lost one of her exponents in songwriting. Aldir Blanc, poet, lyricist, journalist, and psychiatrist by trade, passed away due to complications to COVID-19. A native of Rio de Janeiro (born on September 2, … Continued
— Since early this year, I have been listening to some new Brazilian music with mixed results. A couple of singles — one by Maria Bethânia and the other by Marisa Monte — seem very promising for future releases. I … Continued
— The doldrums in Brazilian music do seem to have ended. More artists are coming out with new projects whether with full-length CDs or singles of upcoming albums (hopefully). In these past two weeks, I saw singles from Zé Paulo … Continued
— What a terrific start to the year! Not one but two noteworthy samba albums appeared on all streaming platforms at the start of 2022. Is this going to be the year of the Samba? Well, read on. If this … Continued
— It’s always very welcoming when João Bosco has a new album. Ever since his early days, Bosco has been consistently making successful albums and writing songs that garner both the media and public acclaim. Back in 1972, his song … Continued
A Classic Is Born! — She has recorded songbooks for some of the most treasured and respected songwriters in Brazilian music. Her 2004 Dois Corações featured the music of Johnny Alf and Sueli Costa. Next was the 2007 Zíngaro, where … Continued
Brazilian Royalty — To celebrate her 50th career anniversary, Sueli Costa invited Fernanda Cunha and Áurea Martins to present us with this remarkable new release, Sueli Costa Convida Fernanda Cunha & Áurea Martins. Sueli Costa is one of Brazil’s most celebrated … Continued
As Good as Usual — When João Bosco releases a new album, you know what you get. He’s one of the artists who manages to keep a steady high quality of music. It’s a matter of good taste, outstanding craftsmanship … Continued
Reliving the Golden Age of MPB — Luck would have it that I was in Fortaleza on October 7, 2017, when MPB-4, Toquinho and Ivan Lins performed their acclaimed road show celebrating 50 years of their individual careers. The mid- … Continued
Songs for a Lifetime In a country where female singers seem to be better known than their male counterparts, it is often rewarding to hear of a new Brazilian male singer. The benefits are even better when he comes from outside … Continued
The Perfect Birthday Party What to do on your birthday when you get 70? Why not do a concert with some of your good friends in one of Brazil’s most beautiful venues? Of course, such a celebration isn’t given to many … Continued
Affectionately Gratifying! Pianist extraordinaire, composer, arranger, singer and multi-instrumentalist André Mehmari (Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, 1977) has been wowing audiences worldwide with his diverse musical background and proficiency. I was one of those lucky audience members to experience André’s … Continued
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