Summer Soundtrack
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
Nigel Shore: Clouds of Rain
After the Rain It’s always fun if something unexpected is heard on a CD. How about featuring an oboe in Brazilian music? The album Clouds of Rain proves in a most beautiful way that it’s possible. It’s a daring challenge, … Continued
Gabriel Santiago: Momentum
A Successful Road Ahead! You have heard him with an orchestra (Alive, 2012), with a quintet (The Blue Rock Sessions, 2010), in various other formats (Connections, 2014, and Gabriel Santiago, 2008), and now we are finally presented with an intimate portrait of Gabriel … Continued
Wanda Sá: Ao Vivo
All about Bossa Nova When Wanda Sá, born in São Paulo (1944) but living in Rio since she was one month old, released her first album, Vagamente (1964), Brazil had its personification of Bossa Nova. With her soft, sultry voice, … Continued
Vinícius de Moraes
Vinícius de Moraes: A Centennial Celebration! This podcast was produced to honor the centennial birthday of Vinícius de Moraes. He was born in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, on October 19, 1913, and passed away in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, on … Continued
Maria Bethânia: Que Falta Você Me Faz
A Loving Tribute and Celebration To celebrate Vinícius de Moraes centennial birthday on October 19, 2013, I spent a month listening to many recordings in his vast career. I heard gems such as his album with Portuguese Fado legendary … Continued
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We are consumers just like you and not professional critics — even though you might have seen our names in other publications. That is why most of the reviews you will read here are positive. We tend to buy the … Continued
Joe Carter: Both Sides of the Equator
Two Sides, One Great Sound Both Sides of the Equator is not Joe Carter’s first incursion into Brazilian music. Joe fell in love with Brazilian music after performing in Brazil several times as well as teaching there. His subtle, … Continued
Clarice Assad: Home
From the New Assad Generation A native of Rio de Janeiro, Clarice Assad (born in 1978) is part of a musical family well known around the world. Daughter of Sergio Assad and niece to Odair Assad, she began studying … Continued
Philippe Baden Powell: Piano Masters Series, Vol. 2
Honoring the Masters Nearly two years ago, Adventure Music started a new series called Piano Masters. The idea behind it was to showcase the “intimate experience of solo piano music between artist and audience.” In the vision of Jim … Continued
Yotam: Brasil
Brazil in a Jazzy Way It’s always fun to hear Brazilian music performed by non-Brazilians. That is, of course, if the music is well-performed and with the right dedication. The approach is often refreshing; not seldom enriched with of a … Continued
Bill Beach: Búzios
Reflecting Happy and Sunny Búzios Búzios is a popular resort place, north of Rio de Janeiro. The peninsula’s twenty beautiful beaches and famous night-life attract many visitors. Happy faces of relaxed people form part of the attraction. The sentiment … Continued
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