Edu Lobo: 70 Anos
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
Mario Adnet: Um Olhar Sobre Villa-Lobos
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
Vocal Brasileirão: Invisível Cordão – Brasileirão Canta Chico e Edu
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
Time-Honored Stars
— 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
Different Directions
— 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
Vanderlei Pereira and Blindfold Test: Vision for Rhythm
A Special Vision — What a wonderful surprise it was to learn about the CD release of drummer Vanderlei Pereira’s first solo album, Vision for Rhythm! I started to look for the CD and found it without problems at an … Continued
Yana Purim: A Short Overview
During my first visit to Rio de Janeiro, way back in 1983, I was wandering through the record stores, looking my eyes out. So much music! Suddenly I noticed an LP by Yana Purim. Would she be related to Flora … Continued
Week of April 9, 2020
— A new week in these strange quiet times is about to start. What better way to spend the time you have at home and enjoy these two releases featured for the week of April 9, 2020. The first is … Continued
Week of January 6, 2020
— While chatting with MB’s most prolific contributor and senior reviewer, Kees Schoof, we realized that the current state of affairs of Brazilian music is not very rewarding to our ears. We keep looking for those new albums that really … Continued
Marcos Silva: Brasil From Head to Toe
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
Conrado Paulino: A Canção Brasileira
Like a Sunrise… — Conrado Paulino is closing the year on a high note. He has just released another solo album. As the title indicates, A Canção Brasileira is Paulino’s dedication to the greatest Brazilian songbook. It was no easy task coming … Continued
Renato Braz: Saudade
A Voice for the Ages! Can saudade be accurately defined? Arguably not. Most people believe that the Brazilian word for deep, almost painful, longing and nostalgia is a feeling that offers no direct translation in any other language. Instead of trying … Continued
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