João Bosco: 40 Anos Depois
The Perfect João Bosco It all started for João Bosco in 1972 with a “Disco de Bolso” (pocket record). As an extra, the music magazine O Pasquim (Rio de Janeiro) offered its readers a free single with each issue … Continued
Antonio Adolfo: Finas Misturas (Fine Mixtures)
Just Like Fine Wine Antonio Adolfo never seems to stop. He has been an iconic Brazilian musician, composer, arranger and producer since the late 1960s. His numerous awards continue to be collected as if he were a perpetual motion machine. The most recent recognition … Continued
Mario Adnet: Amazonia: On the Forest Trail
An Ode to Amazonia The Amazon rainforest has been a center of attention for decades because of its infinite resources and sustainability issues for our planet. It is truly a region of superlative dimensions and significance. With over two million … Continued
Carol Saboya: Belezas – The Music of Ivan Lins and Milton Nascimento
Beauty Has a Name — With nine critically acclaimed albums previously recorded in Brazil, the United States and Japan, Carol Saboya is poised to solidify her presence in the musical world. Her latest album Belezas has been in stores since early … Continued
Rosa Passos: É Luxo Só
Facing Challenges Successfully Rosa Passos has recorded unforgettable music since her first album in 1979 (Recriação). Throughout the years and in fourteen solo albums she has also chosen at times to dedicate an entire release to one songwriter. … Continued
Mario Adnet: +Jobim Jazz
Re-Jazzing up with Jobim After what seems like four long years since the release of Jobim Jazz,Mario Adnet revisits Antonio Carlos Jobim (Tom Jobim) with a second installment dedicated to Jobim’s jazz instrumental music. Giving continuation to the Jobim Jazz project was a logical decision … Continued
Chico Buarque: Chico
Old Fashioned Quality Besides being a notorious singer, guitarist, composer, dramatist, writer and poet, Chico Buarque is also quite skilful in dividing his time. After the release of Carioca in 2006, Chico Buarque decided to spend some time … Continued
Antonio Adolfo: Chora Baião
Three Masters Guinga’s, Chico Buarque’s and Antonio Adolfo’s music are the focus in Antonio Adolfo’s latest album, Chora Baião. As with his previous releases, the meticulous selection and arrangements produce again a remarkably enjoyable album. Also as the consummate educator … Continued
Maria Bethânia: Amor, Festa e Devoção
Another Outstanding Performance Love, celebration and devotion. Three nouns that characterize the sentiment of Maria Bethânia’s most recent studio efforts. In 2009 the singer from Bahia released two albums, Encanteria and Tua. The first about faith; the latter about … Continued
Rogê: Fala Geral
Pieces of Brazil Rio de Janeiro native and UNIRIO School of Music graduate Rogê is not new to Brazilian music. His first album with Bandavera in 1993 launched his music career. Then in 2003 he released his first solo … Continued
Luiz Brasil: Beira
Artistic Excellence If you only have a dozen contemporary Brazilian CDs, chances are Luiz Brasil’s name is listed in one of them. Producer and prolific arranger always in high demand with the best in Brazilian music, Luiz Brasil (Bahia, … Continued
Eugênio Leandro: À Hora Dos Magos
Peer Recognition Awards are nice, critical acclaim adds to an artist’s recognition, but there is not likely a better accolade than when your peers pay tribute to your work. That is precisely the case with Eugênio Leandro‘s latest … Continued
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