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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
80??? — On a personal note, together with her husband Airto Moreira, Flora Purim introduced me to Brazilian music. That makes them both kind of special to me. In Chick Corea’s band, the first version of Return to Forever, they … Continued
Re-Creating Brazilian Genres — About five years ago, I came across a new album by a musician and composer named Edu Leal. I remember how impressed I was by that first release, Vida Nova. Fast forward to late 2017, and Edu … Continued
MP-Brilliant! So often I read about Brazilian artists complaining about the lack of new Música Popular Brasileira (MPB, Brazilian Popular Music). Unfortunately the reality in Brazil is not the brightest when it comes to MPB. It seems radio stations continue … Continued
With a Little Help from His Friends… — São Paulo native acoustic guitarist, composer and arranger Edu Leal released his first solo album in 2011. Vida Nova bridged Edu Leal’s instrumental music experience with new songs. Writing, arranging and producing … Continued
In Good Company When an artist takes time to get involved profoundly with the culture and music of a foreign country, the results can be amazing. Suddenly, the music performed at a live concert or CD bears the same musical … Continued
Hidden Secret Singer and songwriter Elizah (Elisa Álvares Rodrigues – Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul) spent her childhood in Mozambique. Upon returning to Brazil, she began singing in church choirs before starting her professional career as a singer performing … Continued
Music Is in His Family Coming from a musical family — his father is Arismar do Espírito Santo and his mother is Silvia Góes — Thiago Espírito Santo has music in his veins. Besides his work with mom and … Continued
A Drummer’s First Solo Album Although he began his musical education at the Zimbo Trio school playing the piano and flute, Alex Buck (São Paulo, 1980) chose the drums as his favorite instrument at 11 years old. Luz da … Continued
Passionate Bass Labeling can be misleading sometimes. When you look at Aprendiz and read the first line in the notes, you are likely to be confused. It says: Aprendiz – aquele que busca o caminho. (Benvinda D’Angelo) [Apprentice – … Continued
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