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The Memory of Brazil There never has been any doubt about it: The performer Antônio Carlos Jobim definitely preferred to sing his own songs. It was only on rare occasions that this icon of Brazilian music lent his voice … Continued
He Gets it Right – Again! Whether as an arranger, a producer of special projects or a solo recording artist, Mario Adnet has released or been involved in a few dozen albums. If you have not yet discovered his … Continued
The Art of the Word Once in a while an album lands in your hands and makes you wonder why more people do not take notice of it. Whether with its artful liner notes, the smooth singer’s voice and … Continued
The Music of Johnny Alf This podcast was produced to honor Alfredo José da Silva, known as Johnny Alf. He was born in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, on May 19, 1929, and passed away in Santo André, SP, on March … Continued
Musical Affinity A regular performer in Canada since 2005, Fernanda Cunha chose to explore the musical affinities between her homeland and that country in her fourth album appropriately entitled Brasil Canadá. Having performed in the Vancouver International Jazz Festival as … Continued
In his latest release, Hamilton de Holanda wrote that he had “wanted to record a CD like this for a long time.” The idea was to focus on the mandolin alone and detach it from any other instrument. The mandolin is one of these multifaceted instruments that can bring joy, as in lively choros, as well as evoke sentimentalism.
Notas Poéticas Ao ouvir Golfinho Gaivota, eu fiquei curioso para entender melhor a idéia da compositora sobre cada música. Então eu pedi a Lourdes Ábido para falar sobre as harmonias, melodias, letras e canções no álbum. Aqui está o que … Continued
Master of the Art When hearing the name Baden Powell, people tend to think about the famous British founder of the Boy Scouts association (1908). But in Brazil it often happens that parents name their child after … Continued
The Colors of Brazil Susan Pereira has been performing on the New York Brazilian musical scene since 1983. With a busy schedule of appearances in jazz festivals all over the eastern seaboard, she still finds time to compose and … Continued
Refined Pleasure Luanda Cozetti and Norton Daiello, a.k.a. Couple Coffee, bring an exquisite album showcasing classic Brazilian songs using nothing more than voice and bass. This combination is as unique as Puro, their new album. Recorded mostly in Rio … Continued
A Touch of Class Though the acoustic guitar has a special place in Brazilian music and has some remarkable performers — Dilermando Reis, Garoto, Guinga, Marco Pereira, Raphael Rabello, Ricardo Silveira, Romero Lubambo and many others — one cannot forget the importance of … Continued
The Friendliness of the Samba For quite some people, Teresa Cristina is samba’s hope for the future. The relatively young singer (born in 1968) made an impressive debut for the large audience with the double album A Música de … Continued
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