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Extraordinary Beauty What makes Maria Bethânia (born in Santo Amaro da Purificação, Bahia; 1946) indistinguishable from other singers of her generation is that, besides staying true to her own concept (music combined with poetry), she constantly enriches her repertoire … Continued
An Anniversary Celebration In these years of promoting the DVD’s, it’s inevitable that most artists have their most recent concert recorded. For the release on both CD and DVD, Zélia Duncan is no exception. A nice excuse is the … Continued
Young and Old in Samba Unity One of the characteristics of Brazilian music is that most musicians show appropriate respect to the other’s music. And there’s always a certain degree of respect for the older generation of musicians. The … Continued
Tasteful Compositions The first solo album by Ryta de Cassia turns out to be a pleasant surprise. She recorded already before with pianist Carlos Fuchs (1997; Na Minha Cara), but this is the first album under her own name. … Continued
Back on a Creative Level After his most recent and somewhat disappointing cd, singing Raul Seixas songs, Zé Ramalho seems to be back on a more creative level, as he suggests in the title. His friendly musical approach guarantees … Continued
Live Leo Gandelman is besides a composer, arranger and producer, one of Brazil’s most popular and sought after saxophonists. At 47 he releases his first live album, after a few relatively high selling studio albums. Although he certainly is … Continued
An Inspired Album! Some remember Juscelino Kubitschek (president of Brazil between 1956 and 1960) because of his ambitious intentions to transform Brazil into one of the world’s leading industrial countries. For others his name (along with Oscar Niemeyer, Lucio … Continued
The Joy of a Few Sambas Jorge Aragão is samba. He started a successful career in the 70’s, and recorded his first album in 1982. In the series “Ao Vivo Convida” this album gives an overview of Jorge’s accomplishments … Continued
A Prodigy It’s not an exaggeration to call Yamandú Costa a prodigy on the guitar. Born in Rio Grande do Sul in 1980, this shy young guitarist has the technique that reminds of Paco de Lucia, the great … Continued
From the Founders of the Manguebeat This is the third album by Nação Zumbi after Chico Science, already one more than they recorded with the late musical innovator. The group has a reputation to hold since they were kind … Continued
Kees Schoof Chats with Josee Koning When you listen to Brazilian Music, it isn’t hard to tell whether the singer is from Brazil or not. Sometimes, however, you can’t tell the difference. Josee Koning is from Holland, but sounds like … Continued
Playing It Safe This year one of the most successful pop bands in Brazil celebrates 20 years of existence. That is indeed something to mention. Thus, it was a good opportunity to combine the jubilee with the invitation by … Continued
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