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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
Committed to Excellence Three years after he last album, Chico Pinheiro returns with a new album that is certainly making waves in the music scene. Brazilian music critic Mauro Ferreira listed “Flor de Fogo” (that’s the album title in … 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
Something Old, Something New Since recording her first album back in 1972, Simone’s career has spanned nearly four decades. Even with a few hiccups along the way — who wouldn’t in 40 years? — she has been able … Continued
Christmas Sambas It is December. In Brazil this is the time widely known as Christmas time or período natalino (politically correct or not!). However, contrary to the snow covered landscapes one tends to associate with Christmas, it is summer … 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
The Music of Gonzaguinha (Part 2 of 2) Here is part two of Gonzaguinha’s podcasts. All songs are written by Gonzaguinha, except where noted. If you would like to understand Gonzaguinha’s lyrics better, you can find the lyrics to his … Continued
The Music of Gonzaguinha (Part 1 of 2) Here is part one of Gonzaguinha’s podcasts. All songs are written by Gonzaguinha, except where noted. (*) Track also in Gonzaguinha’s No Samba (EMI 827041 2, 1996) For second part of this … Continued
A New Quartet Since 2003, Quarteto Impressons has been actively making music in some of the most prestigious venues in Brazil, including Sala Baden Powell and Sala Villa-Lobos. With a unique formation, the group is comprised of Thomas Saboga … Continued
When Stars Align… The songs of Dorival Caymmi (Bahia, 1914 – Rio de Janeiro, 2008) have been recorded by a number of Brazilian stars, such as Dori Caymmi, Gal Costa, Olivia Hime, Jussara Silveira, Claudio Nucci and others. Selecting … Continued
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