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Having Fun It makes sense that Dutch singer Josee Koning chose to feature Nosso Trio on her new album Bem Brasileiro. Like the Brazilian trio [Nelson Faria (guitar), Ney Conceição (bass) and Kiko Freitas (drums)], Josee also is in full … Continued
Samba High Once in a while, an album takes an instant “permanent” presence in your mind. You just can’t get enough of it. You carry it with you anywhere you go. Universo ao Meu Redor is my album du … Continued
Musical Watercolor The first thing that will catch your attention in Mú Carvalho’s new album is its title: Óleo Sobre Tela. Even before hearing any of the original 13 tracks, you cannot help but enjoy the gorgeous liner notes. The … Continued
At Last! Some things are worth waiting for almost a lifetime. EmCantos Geraes is a perfect example. With a repertoire rich with the Minas Gerais musical tradition, this album deserves wider recognition. Recorded in the historical Estúdio Maestro Alceo … Continued
Vocal Excellence! Beth Dau, Fabíola Farias, Ivan Azevedo, Márcio Monteiro, Marcus Aurélius — Five delectable voices; one stunning debut album. Vocalise’s Tudo É Coisa Musical is all about music, as its title says, and the album exhibits rare vigor … Continued
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
Musical Watercolor Pianist, arranger, composer, producer and educator, Cliff Korman is unstoppable when it comes to Brazilian music. As a pianist, he has been featured in a number of recordings with artists both north and south of the Equator. … Continued
A Creative Avenue In the late 1990’s in Brazil, the ongoing marketing strategy focused on simple melodies, catchy lyrics and sparsely dressed performers. Selling CDs is what counts to those producers and marketing moguls. The other side of this coin … Continued
Jammin’ Up Ray Moore is no stranger to Brazilian music. Though based in New Orleans, Moore has been involved with Brazilian music for several years. I first met him when I traveled to New Orleans in 1999. Moore and … Continued
Memorable Music in a Solo Debut Born in Niterói, RJ (1970), arranger, composer, pianist and accordionist Marcos Nimrichter has been making music with some of the best Brazilian artists in recent years. You might not have noticed it, but … Continued
Getting Back on Track This album was long overdue. Simone’s last studio album with Brazilian music was back in 1996, Café com Leite. So, here is the chance for Simone to redeem herself from her unstable Columbia era. If you … Continued
Outstanding Talents Nelson Faria (born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 1963) finally starts to earn more popularity. His recent appearance in João Bosco’s band was a huge step to public recognition, although the guitarist’s name was already underlined in … Continued
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