Noel Rosa: Biografia e Discografia Básica
Notas Biográficas Nasceu em 11 de dezembro de 1910, na Rua Teodoro da Silva n°. 30, hoje n°. 392, em Vila Isabel. Era filho de Manuel Garcia de Medeiros Rosa e Martha Corrêa de Azevedo. Por parte … Continued
Rosa Passos: É Luxo Só
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
Rosa Passos: Festa
A Party Like No Other Festa is one of Rosa Passos most beloved albums. That could be easily understood because seven out of the 12 songs in the album are written by Rosa Passos herself along with her long-time … Continued
Rosa Passos & Ron Carter: Entre Amigos
When Friends Meet I can still recall the first time I heard Rosa Passos. The song “Verão,” from her release Pano Pra Manga (1996), made an indelible mark in my mind. “Verão” has kept its place … Continued
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
2021 in Review (Part 1 of 2)
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
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
André Mehmari, Neymar Dias, Sérgio Reze: As Estações na Cantareira
Another Gem Pianist, arranger, composer and multi-instrumentalist André Mehmari is one of those artists who has solidified his name in the Brazilian music scene at a very early age. Born in Niterói (Rio de Janeiro, 1977), he showed interest in … Continued
Coletivo Samba Noir: Samba Noir
The Dark Side of the Samba It was between the two world wars that the cinema noir started to develop. Although a minimalistic film technique was used, the main characteristics of the movies were to be found in its sentiments. … Continued
João Bosco: 40 Anos Depois
The Perfect João Bosco It all started for João Bosco in 1972 with a “Disco de Bolso” (pocket record). As an extra, the music magazine O Pasquim (Rio de Janeiro) offered its readers a free single with each issue … Continued
Fernanda Cunha: Coração do Brasil
Brazil from the Heart Her voice is silky smooth, her phrasing always right with just the right inflection and emotion, and when she comes out with a new album, one immediately rushes to get it. It is immediate gratification when … Continued
Conrado Paulino: Wrong Way
The Art of Improvisation After his 2005 Quarteto, Conrado Paulino now graces us with a brand new album of solo guitar work. The album also differs from his previous work in the solid repertoire chosen. With an excellent selection … Continued
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