Simone: Ao Vivo (2005)
With Thanks to the Special Guests… A few decades ago, Simone released a live album called Ao Vivo no Canecão (1980). It took years and years before another live cd reached the stores (Brasil, O Show, 1997). But … Continued
Chico César: De Uns Tempos Pra Cá
A Different Artist On this cd we hear a completely different Chico César. Accompanied by a string quintet (Quinteto da Paraíba), Chico brings songs that were composed earlier in his career, with a basis in his northeastern roots. The choice … 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
Fred Martins: Raro e Comum
New Brazilian Pop Music Fred Martins (1970) is from Niterói, across the bay from Rio de Janeiro. It’s surprising how many good musicians come from there. Baby Consuelo and Zélia Duncan are among the more famous ones born with … Continued
Daniela Mercury: Clássica
Jazzy Intentions The story of Daniela Mercury (Salvador, Bahia, 1965) is told many times: how she fell in love with dancing at a very young age; how she entered the world of singers through bars, pubs and, most crucial, … Continued
Junio Barreto: Junio Barreto
Mature Freshness You could call Junio Barreto a late-developer, when he releases his first cd at age 40. His life has been about music. Born in Caruaru (Pernambuco), Junio moved to Recife first and then to São Paulo. In … Continued
Zé Ramalho: Ao Vivo
Extremely Comfortable Zé Ramalho brings well chosen highlights from his repertoire on the live album (recorded during March 2005). He performs his classics with his characteristic enthusiasm. The band that accompanies him here is remarkably well balanced! Drummer Sandro Moreno … Continued
Rita Maria: Fora de Órbita
The Original Maria Rita And then there were two singers with the same name, Maria Rita… The first one, Maria Rita Brandão was born in 1974 in São Paulo and the second one, Maria Rita Mariano, also born in … Continued
Mio Matsuda: Atlântica
A Lovely Surprise From Japan! The young Japanese singer Mio Matsuda (Akita, 1979) delivers a beautiful album with Atlântica. She developed noticeable skills in Portuguese music, both from Portugal and the Cape Verde Islands, as well as Brazil. With … Continued
Vander Lee: Naquele Verbo Agora
A Talented Songwriter For the follow up cd for his “live” guitar and vocals album, Vander Lee again used the convenience of a recording studio. New own compositions were recorded with the help of Ivan Corrêa (bass), Giuliano Fernandes … Continued
Zeca Baleiro: Baladas do Asfalto & Outros Blues
Rock Ballads and Pop Songs Zeca Baleiro or, as it would be in English, Zeca the Confectioner, does honour his name. During his musical career, which started in 1997 with his debut album Por Onde Andará Stephen Fry?, Zeca … Continued
Zezo Ribeiro & Chico César: Brincadeira
Joyful Tradition It was singer Elba Ramalho who suggested that Zezo Ribeiro and Chico César should team up and work together. It proved to be one of her better ideas. Zezo Ribeiro is a guitarist from São Paulo who … Continued