Trio Madeira Brasil: The Sound Of Rio – Brasileirinho

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Brazil’s Heart and Soul Though for many people Samba and Bossa Nova are the most recognizable Brazilian music form, nothing is more Brazilian than Choro. It accurately embodies a nation’s heart and soul. Historian and music expert Ricardo Cravo Albin … Continued

Moro No Brasil

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Brazil’s Musical Roots From the opening scene in Helsinki, Finland, the icy landscape makes room to the countryside of Pernambuco, in Águas Belas, just outside the Indian reservation of the Fulni-Ô. Such landscape contrast begins Mika Kaurismäki’s movie Moro no … Continued

Rick Udler

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Chilean-born acoustic guitarist Rick Udler makes his residence in Brazil since the 1980′s. He blends the best of Brazilian genres — samba, bossa nova, choro — in his original compositions. Official web site: Rick Udler   Rhythm & Romance (1996) Papaya … Continued

Rick Udler: Papaya

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A Taste of the Tropics   Rick Udler’s first album was released in 1996 and was a collaboration with singer Maria Alvim. Rhythm & Romance (MAL 71001) received praises from jazz critics all over. Mark Holston called it “an album … Continued