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Musically Poetic When you have had a songwriting partner for over 42 years (and counting!), it is only natural that new music flows almost effortlessly. Such is the case of Poesia Musicada, Dori Caymmi’s latest release (out on November … Continued
An Unforgettable Voice A new Dori Caymmi album is always a welcome addition in my personal collection. A superb arranger and master songwriter and guitarist, Dori also has a voice that soothes and carries the timbre of his late … Continued
— Although Nana Caymmi has previously recorded songs from the Tom Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes songbook, it was only until now, in July 2020, that she has dedicated an entire album to their music. In Nana, Tom, Vinícius, she … Continued
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
The Immortality of Dorival Caymmi How special can it get: an album that opens with the voices of Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and Chico Buarque. Something serious must be going on… It must have been since 1995 when the three … Continued
When Stars Align… The songs of Dorival Caymmi (Bahia, 1914 – Rio de Janeiro, 2008) have been recorded by a number of Brazilian stars, such as Dori Caymmi, Gal Costa, Olivia Hime, Jussara Silveira, Claudio Nucci and others. Selecting … Continued
Bahia Sings Bahia The Dorival Caymmi rich repertoire has received many loving recordings. Among some of those memorable releases, I cite Gal Costa’s 1976 standout Gal Canta Caymmi, the 1993 Lumiar 3-CD all-star Songbook Dorival Caymmi , … 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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Continuing the High Standard — Dan Costa’s name circulates already for quite a while here on our pages. The pianist/composer from London, Great Britain (1989), made great impressions with his albums Suíte Três Rios (2016), Skyness (2018), and Live in … 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
All of Brazil — Brazilian multi-instrumentalist Marcos Silva (Rio de Janeiro, 1954) has a new album with ten original compositions. After being away from the recording spotlight for 30 years, he returns with a solid new album, Brasil From Head … Continued
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