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Continuing Their Musical Trip Through Brazilian Music — Time flies… It was in 2012 that I had the pleasure of informing about an unusual duo that surprised in the nicest way with their debut album. Duo Corcova, from Holland, with … Continued
The Missing Link When Elis Regina died in 1982, a void was left in Brazilian music. A year after her death, another great Brazilian performer left us: Clara Nunes (Minas Gerais, 1942 – Rio de Janeiro, 1983). She was … Continued
If you have not yet heard anything by Nó em Pingo D’Água, you are missing one of the best choro groups in contemporary Brazilian music. Since 1983, with the release of João Pernambuco (Atração ATR 32010), Nó has been pushing choro to … Continued
Unpretentious and Enjoyable! Musicologist and historian, Ricardo Cravo Albin gives researchers and Brazilian music lovers an indispensable book. Throughout its 365 pages, O Livro de Ouro da MPB talks about the lives of the great names in MPB (Música … Continued
Brazilian mandolinists are world famous for their bountiful talents and vigorous performances. Whether we are talking about the legendary Jacob do Bandolim or more recent aces, such as Joel do Nascimento and Armandinho, mandolin players and groups keep choro music alive and well.
— 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
Double Greatness — Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Jacob do Bandolim (Rio de Janeiro, 1918-1969) could have met and played with Ernesto Nazareth (Rio de Janeiro, 1863-1934)? Arguably one of Brazil’s greatest mandolin players, Jacob … Continued
Still got it! It’s true, it’s already five years ago that guitarist Yotam Silberstein surprised us here at MúsicaBrasileira with a splendid Brazilian flavored jazz album. Brasil was a nice surprise for the jazz fans who can appreciate a serious … Continued
Choro Heir One of the most authentic forms of Brazilian music, choro has been honored at home and abroad. Many names have carried the choro tradition through the ages. Traditionally performed on mandolin, choro requires two essential elements: soul and … Continued
Lyrics, Chords, Music Sheets Bossa Nova Guitar Cifraclub Cifradas na Web Cifras.com.br Letras MPBNet Música Brasilis MV Portal de Cifras Magazines & Webzines Academia Brasileira de Música Arte Plural Best of Brazil, The Bossa Nova Guitar Brasilian Music Treasure Hunt … Continued
Brazil in a Jazzy Way It’s always fun to hear Brazilian music performed by non-Brazilians. That is, of course, if the music is well-performed and with the right dedication. The approach is often refreshing; not seldom enriched with of a … Continued
Facing Challenges Successfully Rosa Passos has recorded unforgettable music since her first album in 1979 (Recriação). Throughout the years and in fourteen solo albums she has also chosen at times to dedicate an entire release to one songwriter. … Continued
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