Rosa Passos: Curare
Pure Relaxation One thing that amazes me in Rosa Passos recording career is the ability she has to add more life to Brazilian classics. With 13 songs in Curare to prove that, Rosa shows why critics and other artists … Continued
Rosa Passos: Azul
A Different Beat In 2002 Rosa Passos took part in an important event at the Lincoln Center in New York. The event was Brasil Fest 2002 and was a tribute to Elis Regina. Azul brings Rosa Passos together … Continued
Rosa Passos & Lula Galvão: Letra & Música – Ary Barroso
All Ary Letra & Música – Ary Barroso is the third release from Lumiar Discos entirely dedicated to one composer. Previous albums covered the works of Antônio Carlos Jobim (with Leny Andrade & Cristovão Bastos) and Chico … Continued
Ataualba Meirelles: Trégua do Absurdo
Worth the Wait Back in 1999, Ataualba Meirelles (September 27, 1961 – Salvador, Bahia) produced an unusual album entitled Projeto 1000 Zic Buk 2. What was uncommon about that undertaking was twofold. First, the album was not capitalizing on more … Continued
Celso Fonseca: Rive Gauche Rio
Smooth Sailing Celso Fonseca (Rio de Janeiro, 1956) might be a new name outside of Brazil. However, since his and Ronaldo Bastos’s Latin Grammy nominated 2002 album Juventude/Slow Motion Bossa Nova hit the foreign market, Fonseca’s career has been … Continued
Dave Pietro: Embrace – Impressions of Brazil
A Warm Embrace Brazilian music appears in unexpected places and seems to influence a wide array of musicians. Take, for example, talented saxophonist Dave Pietro (Selmer soprano, alto and C-melody saxophones). A native of Massachusetts and educated in Texas … Continued
BR6: Música Popular Brasileira A Cappella
Brazilian Voices to the World It has been a while since a vocal group in Brazil has created such a stir in the musical scene. Maybe the long standing tradition of good groups, such as Os Cariocas, Demônios … Continued
Cesar Camargo Mariano & Pedro Mariano: Piano & Voz
Intimately Entrancing With a career that has passed the 40-year mark, Cesar Camargo Mariano continues to stay on top of his game. His arranging skills are unique and are permanently set in Brazilian music through singers such as … Continued
Mario Adnet: Para Gershwin e Jobim – 2 Kites
A Good Thing Worth Repeating If listeners of Para Gershwin e Jobim did not think there was enough Jobim in that album, rejoice now. With Para Gershwin e Jobim – 2 Kites we get another good dose of Gershwin … Continued
Mario Adnet: Villa-Lobos – Coração Popular
Another Master and Adnet The respect, care and dedication Mario Adnet shows for Brazilian music is something to be admired. He strives to preserve our national musical treasures in his albums. Villa-Lobos Coração Popular is yet another example of … Continued
Mario Adnet: Para Gershwin e Jobim
Two Masters Another beautiful concept, Para Gershwin e Jobim unites two great modern composers in a fine album. Produced, arranged and directed by Mario Adnet, the album is a true gem of musicianship and performance. Some of Adnet’s usual collaborators … Continued
Mario Adnet
Producer, composer, arranger, guitarist and singer, Adnet comes from a musical family. Besides his own original albums, Adnet also continues to delve deeper into the Brazilian songbook with outstanding recordings. Website: Mario Adnet Alberto Rosenblit & Mario Adnet (1979) Planeta … Continued
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