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The Memory of Brazil There never has been any doubt about it: The performer Antônio Carlos Jobim definitely preferred to sing his own songs. It was only on rare occasions that this icon of Brazilian music lent his voice … Continued
Two Stars Having Fun An album that unites Joyce Moreno and João Donato can only be good. Aquarius proves that in the best possible way. Whether you’re a fanatic Brazilian music fan or whether you’re someone who just likes … Continued
An Album with Character The nicest moments for music fans are the ones when they’re blown away by surprise. This new album by Delia Fischer might create such a moment of happiness for many music hungry souls. Presente is … Continued
A Delightful Debut Album The album opens strong. “Teatrinho” sets the pace with a funky arrangement for the horns (by Jesse Sadoc on trumpets and flugelhorns) and guitar (João Gaspar). The vocalist Letícia Carvalho has the right voice for … Continued
On a Solid Road With four beautiful and well received solo albums on his credit, one can be quite confident about the quality of a next release from guitarist Marcos Amorim (Rio de Janeiro, 1964). And here it is: … Continued
It was good news when the word came out about a part two of Hamilton de Holanda’s 2006 Brasilianos CD. And indeed, Brasilianos 2 is another jewel in the discography of the mandolin player from Rio.
Non-Identical Twins With a release in 2004, Tudo Novo de Novo was Paulo Corrêa de Araujos (in short: Moska) most recent studio album. The praise about the album here on MúsicaBrasileira ended with my curiosity about the follow up. … Continued
The Birth of a Song Public School teacher Bob Gaulke is what one could easily call a world citizen. Now based in the Bronx, NY, Bob has travelled the world and spent time in Brazil and Japan. Outside his … Continued
Summer Stage, Central Park Os Paralamas do Sucesso Concert Review New York City, USA June 12, 2010 It was a beautiful evening in Central Park when Os Paralamas do Sucesso brightened up the closing evening of the … Continued
Delightful A tireless Celso Fonseca is happily continuing his productive period. The singer, guitarist and composer from Rio de Janeiro pleases us with yet another album. His more than entertaining 2008 Ao Vivo featured his touring band. After an album … Continued
A Historical Musical Document It’s among friends that musicians can express their art in a total relaxed and personal way. There’s no doubt that some of the finest music never travelled further than the discrete walls of a fortunate … Continued
Suíte do Náufrago is the third album from the jazz influenced band À Deriva. The quartet surprised earlier with two impressive albums, simply titled À Deriva and À Deriva II. On their second release À Deriva took the freedom of musical expression for the four instrumentalists a bit further than on À Deriva. On the third CD the group continues to move on in their development.