:: Reviewing Brazilian Music We Like Since September 7, 2002 ::
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A Name to Keep Watching Hailing from Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Moraes started his professional music career outside of Brazil quite unexpectedly. A young poet, singer and songwriter, Pedro traveled to Mexico in 2001 because of the sudden success … Continued
Romantic to the Core Released simultaneously with Encanteria, Tua brings another side of Maria Bethânia so familiar to her countless and loyal fans. Tua is Maria Bethânia’s heart singing just for you. At least that is the impression you … Continued
The Music of Felipe Radicetti Here are the songs in this podcast. All music by Felipe Radicetti with various lyricists. Navio Negreiro (poem by Antonio Castro Alves) – Clara Sandroni Homens Partidos (Independent, 1999) Homens Partidos (lyrics by Marcelo Biar) … Continued
Stellar and Well-Deserved Support Having a long list of special guests in any particular album is a good way to attract attention to a new release. When that guest list is backed up by a solid repertoire that includes … Continued
Vocal Brasileirão Sings Chico & Edu Here are the songs in this podcast. A review of this album is here. Vento Bravo (Edu Lobo – Paulo César Pinheiro) Biscate (Chico Buarque) O Circo Místico (Edu Lobo – Chico … Continued
Another Surprise Gift One of Brazil’s most surprising songwriters, Felipe Radicetti knows how to blend contemporary sounds and electronic samplers without losing Brazilian elements in his music. A gifted composer and singer, he also associates himself with other artists … Continued
Romantic Pop It does not come to me as a surprise that Simone’s follow-up album to Amigo É Casa is another incursion into a pop repertoire. Like other similar releases of the Cigarra, e.g., Seda Pura (2001), Na Veia … Continued
An Unforgettable Voice A new Dori Caymmi album is always a welcome addition in my personal collection. A superb arranger and master songwriter and guitarist, Dori also has a voice that soothes and carries the timbre of his late … Continued
Vocal Powerhouse When people talk about Brazilian music, there is a tendency to focus on artists in well-known areas, primarily Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Bahia. Of course, some outstanding values also exist away from those … Continued
The Maestro Sings The year 2000 celebrated the 20th anniversary of the death of one of the most celebrated poets and song writers in Brazilian music. Vinícius de Moraes (Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 1913 – 1980) is associated with … Continued
Powerful Duo Ever since he won the VISA MPB Award in 1988, André Mehmari has been a constant presence in Brazilian music. His solo and collaborative projects have been nothing short of extraordinary. With each new release, he continues to set … Continued
Simplicity Is Everything Little did the world know that when João Gilberto (Bahia, 1931) added his special guitar accompaniment and beat to Elizeth Cardoso’s recording of Tom Jobim-Vinícius de Moraes’ “Chega de Saudade,” he was creating a mark for … Continued
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