Samba Squared
— What a terrific start to the year! Not one but two noteworthy samba albums appeared on all streaming platforms at the start of 2022. Is this going to be the year of the Samba? Well, read on. If this … Continued
Os Paralamas do Sucesso: Brasil Afora – Multishow Ao Vivo
Better Every Time Another live album by Paralamas do Sucesso. One could wonder why to buy it. More and more a comparison with The Rolling Stones comes to mind. Both bands date back from ages ago. So now and … Continued
Simone: Em Boa Companhia
Something Old, Something New Since recording her first album back in 1972, Simone’s career has spanned nearly four decades. Even with a few hiccups along the way — who wouldn’t in 40 years? — she has been able … Continued
Os Paralamas do Sucesso: Summer Stage Concert Review
Summer Stage, Central Park Os Paralamas do Sucesso Concert Review New York City, USA June 12, 2010 It was a beautiful evening in Central Park when Os Paralamas do Sucesso brightened up the closing evening of the … Continued
Os Paralamas do Sucesso: Brasil Afora
Still Paralamas It’s always a pleasure to notice the release of a new CD from Os Paralamas do Sucesso. The band has been around for some three decades and still manages to come out with fresh sounding pop/rock albums. … Continued
Os Paralamas do Sucesso e Titãs: Juntos e Ao Vivo
A Stage Full of Rock Paralamas de Sucesso is without any doubt among the most famous and important bands in Brazilian rock history. The trio with Herbert Vianna (guitar, vocals), Bi Ribeiro (bass) and João Barone (drums, background vocals) … Continued
Cidade Negra: Diversão
Fizzling Out The guys from Cidade Negra take it easy on their latest and maybe last album. It’s a concert registration of the show they did with music that dominated their youth. Older Brazilian pop songs are dusted off … Continued
Os Paralamas do Sucesso: Rock in Rio 1985
Rocking the Eighties This is a DVD many Paralamas fans have been waiting for. Not only have the fans, the guys from Paralamas do Sucesso enjoyed the release, too. The trio considers their appearance at the first edition of … Continued
Cidade Negra: Direto
Twenty Years of Fun For 20 years the guys from Cidade Negra succeed to fill the house and deliver a perfect show, leaving behind a happy and satisfied crowd. The two decades are of course the perfect alibi … Continued
Fernanda Abreu: MTV Ao Vivo
20 Years of Samba-Funk Rio’s samba-funk singer Fernanda Abreu (1961) prefers the convenience of a recording studio. Yet, in these times of DVDs, the need to do a live album is almost obvious. MTV seduced Fernanda to forget about … Continued
Cris Delanno: Cris Delanno
The Two Worlds of Cris Delanno Born as a Brazilian in Texas, USA, Cris Delanno (1969) and her family moved back to Brazil when she was three years old. Two years later the little girl started to sing in … Continued
Os Paralamas do Sucesso: Hoje
Superb Compositions A very powerful new release from Os Paralamas de Sucesso, the band that for more than 20 years is one of Brazil’s leading rock bands. On this cd they pitiless shows why. The compositions are superb, loyal … Continued
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