Simone: Sou Eu

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A Superlative Album!     A superlative album! It is nearly impossible to describe the repertoire quality and performances in this release. More than a collection of hits (all new recordings), Sou Eu is arguably Simone’s best album. Singing old … Continued

Simone: Corpo e Alma

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Uneven     Another Mazola production, this was an unfortunate release. With ups and downs in the repertoire, Corpo e Alma also showed a significant lack of Brazilian musicians — even though Roupa Nova did some background vocals. David Foster, … Continued

Simone: Delírios, Delícias

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Paulinho da Viola Comes By     A Sérgio de Carvalho production, Delírios, Delícias featured arrangements by Lincoln Olivetti, Dori Caymmi, Djavan, Eduardo Souto Neto, Luiz Avelar and Chiquinho de Moraes. Guest musicians included Cristóvão Bastos, Djavan, Márcio Montarroyos, Paulinho … Continued

Simone: Liberdade

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Remixes     Even though the music selection is good, Liberdade was a mere collection with remixed recordings. The only new track was “Liberdade, Liberdade/O Amanhã,” a live recording produced by Sérgio Carvalho. This is a release for collectors.   … Continued

Simone: Pedaços

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Stardom!     If some people thought that Face A Face had not yet made Simone a big star in Brazilian popular music, Pedaços came to disband any doubts about her name. A highly anticipated release because of the tremendous … Continued

Simone: Simone (1989)

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Special Guests     After their first encounter in Vício, Simone and Tom Jobim shine together in two duets this time. The homage to Chico Mendes is a live recording uniting Simone and Caprichosos de Pilares. Close your eyes and … Continued