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Brazilian and Universal Themes — It has been five years since we last had a brand new studio album by Simone Guimarães. Her previous album was Clarice, a tribute to Brazilian writer Clarice Lispector. Now, with this self-titled CD, Simone Guimarães … Continued
Blending Literature and Music Clarice Lispector (December 10, 1920 – December 9, 1977) was a writer who revolutionized Brazilian literature with her innovative books, short stories and chronicles in Brazilian newspapers. Born in Ukraine, Clarice moved to Brazil at a … Continued
A Bountiful Garden! Here is one artist who is comfortable in any genre. André Mehmari has recorded with choro mandolin master Hamilton de Holanda (check out their latest collaboration, GismontiPascoal), jazz clarinetist Gabriele Mirabassi (the beautiful Miramari) and partnered with vocalist Ná Ozzetti for an … Continued
A Fountain of Songs I do not know how many times I have read about some Brazilian performers complaining about the lack of good and original music for new albums. As a result of that, we have half … Continued
Um Natal Brasileiro (A Brazilian Christmas) Here are the songs played in the podcast. Introduction: Poesia e Amor – Cristina Braga Feliz Natal – Clássicos Natalinos em Harpa (Visom VICD 00097, 1997) Natal das Crianças – Simone 25 de … Continued
Wealth of Songs Why is it that Brazil is well known for its strong female performers but little notice is given to its female songwriters? In most discussions of Brazilian music we often hear the names of … Continued
Well-Deserved Respect Four years after her first Biscoito Fino release (Casa de Oceano), Simone Guimarães returns with Flor de Pão. The album is full of surprises, including a rich roster of special guests and Simone’s vocal diversity with … Continued
One of This Year’s Best! Leonel Laterza (Uberaba, Minas Gerais) is one of several artists in the thriving Brasília music scene. With his debut album, Esmeraldas, Leonel marks a strong presence in the Brazilian popular music. Leonel began his … Continued
Brazil from the Inside Some songs have the power to stay in our hearts and minds long after we first hear them. Those songs mark a moment, make you think of someone special or touch you in more ways than … Continued
A Thousand Lights Deixa eu contar meu delírio em prosa e verso Sou bem prolixo e até convexo Bem pouca chance pra mudar Those are the first words you will hear in Marcio Proença’s Facho de Luz. Produced by … Continued
A Homage to Indigenous Music Brazilian indigenous music is probably something that most people would have very little exposure to it. Except for field recordings, not many artists venture into that category. Names such as Marlui Miranda are not … Continued
Good Samba & Choro Samplers One of the most frequent questions I hear when people are trying to buy their first Brazilian CD is what album I would recommend for someone not yet very familiar with Brazilian music. Choosing … Continued
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