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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
Refined and Classy Before I listened to Requinte Trio’s Honey & Air the first time, I cannot deny my apprehension mixed with anticipation. Having only been familiar with Janis Siegel (one of the founding members of the famous Manhattan Transfer), I didn’t … Continued
The Birth of Brazilian Contemporary Music Composer, maestro and cellist Heitor Villa-Lobos (Rio de Janeiro, 1887-1959) is internationally known as Brazil’s most important composer. Ethnomusicologist Gerard Béhague described Villa-Lobos as “the single most significant creative figure in 20th-century Brazilian … Continued
Something Old, Something New Since recording her first album back in 1972, Simone’s career has spanned nearly four decades. Even with a few hiccups along the way — who wouldn’t in 40 years? — she has been able … Continued
Vocal Brasileirão Sings Chico & Edu Here are the songs in this podcast. A review of this album is here. Vento Bravo (Edu Lobo – Paulo César Pinheiro) Biscate (Chico Buarque) O Circo Místico (Edu Lobo – Chico … Continued
Vocal Powerhouse When people talk about Brazilian music, there is a tendency to focus on artists in well-known areas, primarily Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Bahia. Of course, some outstanding values also exist away from those … Continued
Music for the Soul Nothing can be more pleasing than when a new artist has a great debut and follows it with another high quality album. Dois Corações leaves no one unsatisfied. It maintains the same quality in repertoire, arrangements … Continued
Vocal Excellence! Beth Dau, Fabíola Farias, Ivan Azevedo, Márcio Monteiro, Marcus Aurélius — Five delectable voices; one stunning debut album. Vocalise’s Tudo É Coisa Musical is all about music, as its title says, and the album exhibits rare vigor … Continued
Another Master and Adnet The respect, care and dedication Mario Adnet shows for Brazilian music is something to be admired. He strives to preserve our national musical treasures in his albums. Villa-Lobos Coração Popular is yet another example of … Continued
Nó’s Nice Lump in the Throat Produced by Mário Sève and Celsinho Silva, Nó na Garganta is the fourth album by Nó em Pingo D’Água. The group’s formation for this recording was Celsinho Silva (percussion), Mário Sève (sax and flute), Rodrigo … Continued
Timeless She comes from one of the most traditional families in Brazilian music. Her father, the legendary Dorival Caymmi, is synonymous with the rich traditions of the state of Bahia and songs about the sea. The entire family is … Continued
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