Antonio Adolfo: Jobim Forever
— I suppose it is no surprise for fans and critics alike to agree that we have learned to expect the best when it comes from the mind and hands of Antonio Adolfo. His discography covers a wide array of … Continued
Ricardo Silveira: Solo
— In these pandemic times, besides being around and in close contact with friends and family, one thing I have terribly missed is being able to enjoy new music from my favorite artists. With everyone socially distancing, it is really … Continued
Dan Costa: Live in California
Inimitable Style — In a pandemic year, when music production turned inwards and artists were suddenly unable to perform in front of live audiences, Dan Costa did not stop producing great music. You may recall back in April when I spotlighted … Continued
Nana Caymmi: Nana, Tom, Vinícius
— Although Nana Caymmi has previously recorded songs from the Tom Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes songbook, it was only until now, in July 2020, that she has dedicated an entire album to their music. In Nana, Tom, Vinícius, she … Continued
João Bosco: Twice Strong
— It’s always very welcoming when João Bosco has a new album. Ever since his early days, Bosco has been consistently making successful albums and writing songs that garner both the media and public acclaim. Back in 1972, his song … Continued
Antonio Adolfo
— I do not think there is any other composer in Brazil busier and more prolific than Antonio Adolfo. The last time I reviewed one of his albums was back in 2016 (Tropical Infinito). Since then, he has released five … Continued
Aldir Blanc
— On Monday, May 4, 2020, Brazil lost one of her exponents in songwriting. Aldir Blanc, poet, lyricist, journalist, and psychiatrist by trade, passed away due to complications to COVID-19. A native of Rio de Janeiro (born on September 2, … Continued
Dan Costa & Ivan Lins: Love Dance
— It is not every day I sit down to review a single track or video. I recall having done it previously when Conrado Paulino & Rosa Passos presented us with their rendition of “Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar.” … Continued
Week of April 9, 2020
— A new week in these strange quiet times is about to start. What better way to spend the time you have at home and enjoy these two releases featured for the week of April 9, 2020. The first is … Continued
Danilo Brito
Double Greatness — Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Jacob do Bandolim (Rio de Janeiro, 1918-1969) could have met and played with Ernesto Nazareth (Rio de Janeiro, 1863-1934)? Arguably one of Brazil’s greatest mandolin players, Jacob … Continued
Marimbanda: Caminhar
Marimbanda Is Back! It has been a few years — 14 years to be precise — since the last album Marimbanda was released. The wait is over. Marimbanda is back, and the new album is most definitely worth its wait. … Continued
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