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Musically Poetic When you have had a songwriting partner for over 42 years (and counting!), it is only natural that new music flows almost effortlessly. Such is the case of Poesia Musicada, Dori Caymmi’s latest release (out on November … Continued
Classics at Ease — Boston based duo Anna Borges and Bill Ward, or Receita de Samba, have released their first album, and it comes packed with Brazilian classics. Although it is a comfortable and safe proposition for this undertaking, their … Continued
Three Masters Guinga’s, Chico Buarque’s and Antonio Adolfo’s music are the focus in Antonio Adolfo’s latest album, Chora Baião. As with his previous releases, the meticulous selection and arrangements produce again a remarkably enjoyable album. Also as the consummate educator … Continued
Native Love José de Alencar’s 1857 epic novel O Guarani tells the love story between Cecilia (or Ceci, for short), the daughter of a noble Portuguese family in Brazil, and the Guarani native Peri. The novel became a mark … Continued
Pieces of Brazil Rio de Janeiro native and UNIRIO School of Music graduate Rogê is not new to Brazilian music. His first album with Bandavera in 1993 launched his music career. Then in 2003 he released his first solo … Continued
A New Beginning This is only Fabiana Passoni’s second solo album, but to her it’s a new beginning. After her 2007 debut É Minha Vez (It’s My Turn), a lot happened in Fabiana’s life. A cancer survivor, Fabiana knows … Continued
Artistic Excellence If you only have a dozen contemporary Brazilian CDs, chances are Luiz Brasil’s name is listed in one of them. Producer and prolific arranger always in high demand with the best in Brazilian music, Luiz Brasil (Bahia, … Continued
Reflecting Happy and Sunny Búzios Búzios is a popular resort place, north of Rio de Janeiro. The peninsula’s twenty beautiful beaches and famous night-life attract many visitors. Happy faces of relaxed people form part of the attraction. The sentiment … Continued
Peer Recognition Awards are nice, critical acclaim adds to an artist’s recognition, but there is not likely a better accolade than when your peers pay tribute to your work. That is precisely the case with Eugênio Leandro‘s latest … Continued
A Desert Island Disc When I first bought this 1977 album, it was the LP version only. Besides João Gilberto’s definitive renditions of Brazilian classics, he also put his mark on and made world classics such as “‘S Wonderful,” … Continued
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
Educator, guitarist, composer, arranger Conrado Paulino has performed with the best in Brazilian music, including Rosa Passos, Johnny Alf, Sueli Costa, Zimbo Trio, Paulinho Nogueira, Roberto Menescal, and Alaíde Costa among dozen others. Official web site: Conrado Paulino Quarteto (2007) … Continued
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