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A Fresh Approach! Many artists have recorded works composed by Antônio Carlos Jobim. With each new attempt, listeners often find that a new recording is simply re-arranging old familiar hits. The albums are often pleasing, but nothing new is … Continued
Another Gem! Brazilian music seems to have a very strong feminine presence, especially when it comes to performers. Ask any Brazilian about their favorite singers and song writers, and the answers will likely include more feminine than masculine voices. … Continued
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— 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
Another year has ended. With the world still dealing with what seems to be an unending pandemic, Brazilian music is no exception to having suffered because of COVID. Based on the music I have acquired and listened to in 2021 … 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
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
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
Making Music with Friends Guitarist, arranger, composer and educator, Nelson Faria (Belo Horizonte – MG, 1963) is an international and well respected musician admired by his peers, critics and fans alike. Besides having released over a dozen albums in solo, duo and … Continued
A Female Songwriters’ Celebration! When it was time for Simone to celebrate her career’s 40th anniversary, she had no hesitation to celebrate Brazilian female songwriters. What a wise choice the Cigarra made in picking those songwriters for her 41st solo … Continued
Samba in a Jazz Tradition Jamba is what you get if you mix jazz with samba. The recipe is simple: take a few good sambas, perform them in a jazzy way and add some spices. But don’t underestimate the … Continued
A Desert Island Album The year 2012 marked the 30th anniversary of Elis Regina’s death. One of the world’s most remarkable voices (see NPR’s 50 Great Voices), Elis died too young — barely 37 years of age (Rio Grande … Continued
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