Various: Casa da Mãe Joana
Authentic Samba Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down with some of the greatest samba masters and jam all night long? Well, you can go to Rio de Janeiro and spend Friday and Saturday … Continued
Mario Adnet: Moacir Santos – Ouro Negro
A Gold Mine When Ouro Negro was released in Brazil in 2001, it definitely caused a stir in the media and public alike. The quality of the production was such that one journalist said that if there was … Continued
Os Paralamas do Sucesso: Uns Dias – Ao Vivo
A True Document There is no doubt about the status of Os Paralamas do Sucesso: the band from Rio is a personification of Brazilian rock. The band was formed by childhood friends Bi Ribeiro (1961) and Herbert Vianna (1961) … Continued
Orquestra Popular de Câmara: Orquestra Popular de Câmara
Immerse Yourself in Great Music! The year of 1999 for the Brazilian music industry was marked by live albums and career retrospectives. Just about every major star in Brazil released a live album (Chico Buarque, Gal Costa, Djavan, Joanna, … Continued
Ney Matogrosso & Pedro Luís e a Parede: Vagabundo
The Surprises Continue Ney Matogrosso seems to enjoy shaking the status quo and surprising his long-time followers. In addition to that, he is also a consummate interpreter that never ceases to search for new musical paths for his unending … Continued
Nana Caymmi: Resposta ao Tempo
Timeless She comes from one of the most traditional families in Brazilian music. Her father, the legendary Dorival Caymmi, is synonymous with the rich traditions of the state of Bahia and songs about the sea. The entire family is … Continued
João Carlos Assis Brasil: Todos os Pianos
Classically Timeless! João Carlos Assis Brasil (Rio de Janeiro, 1945) says he recorded Todos os Pianos in fewer than two sessions. His love for the instrument and Brazilian music is evident not only because of the feat he claims … Continued
Eveline Hecker: Ponte Aérea
Touching Your Soul Voice teacher Eveline Hecker (Rio de Janeiro, 1957) is better known as a member of the vocal group Arranco (formerly known as Arranco de Varsóvia). Their albums Quem É de Sambar (1997) and Samba de Cartola … Continued
Vander Lee: Ao Vivo
Hits on Guitar From Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Vander Lee (1966) is gaining success. His star rose more quickly after ending 3rd during the prestigious Visa Award in 2003 (which was the composers’ edition). He grew up listening to … Continued
Think Of One: Chuva em Pó
Northeast Roots Think Of One is fun. A bunch of talented Belgian musicians, going their own way, exploring music they’re interested in. The band started in a colourful way. With a lack of patience to wait for concert invitations, … Continued
Carlos Malta: Jeitinho Brasileiro
All the Right Ingredients… Malandro Records has done it again. Carlos Malta’s Jeitinho Brasileiro has all the right ingredients to please jazz and pop fans alike. Malta is known to many as “the man of 7 instruments.” When you … Continued
Paul Winter & Oscar Castro-Neves: Brazilian Days
Wishing for More The year was 1962. Prior to the historic Carnegie Hall Bossa Nova concert, that same year, Oscar Castro-Neves met a young American musician named Paul Winter. An instant kinship, as Castro-Neves defines it, was formed. Brazil’s … Continued
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