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12 Jun 2005

Rosa Passos: Curare

by Egídio Leitão | posted in: CD | 0

Pure Relaxation One thing that amazes me in Rosa Passos recording career is the ability she has to add more life to Brazilian classics. With 13 songs in Curare to prove that, Rosa shows why critics and other artists … Continued

16 Aug 2004

Vânia Bastos: Belas e Feras

by Egídio Leitão | posted in: CD | 0

Indispensable! Back in 1999, the state of affairs of Brazilian popular music was not very exciting. If one considers the number of live albums that came out that year alone, it is easy to conclude that releasing original studio … Continued

17 Aug 2003

2003 Tim Awards

by Egídio Leitão | posted in: News | 0

2003 Tim Awards of Brazilian Music The newly established Prêmio Tim de Música Brasileira had its first awards given out this past June in a classy and yet unusual ceremony at the Teatro Municipal in Rio de Janeiro. The … Continued

12 Aug 2003

Rosa Passos & Ron Carter: Entre Amigos

by Egídio Leitão | posted in: CD | 0

When Friends Meet I can still recall the first time I heard Rosa Passos. The song “Verão,” from her release Pano Pra Manga (1996), made an indelible mark in my mind. “Verão” has kept its place … Continued

12 Aug 2003

Rosa Passos

by Egídio Leitão | posted in: Discography | 0

Some people like to think of Rosa Passos as the female João Gilberto. Comparisons will not work, though. She possesses one of the most beautiful voices in Brazilian music, and she is a superb guitarist and excellent songwriter, too. Official … Continued

7 Jun 2003

Josee Koning: Recorded In Rio

by Egídio Leitão | posted in: CD | 0

Star-Studded Musical Gift — If in Brazil artists get stuck recording and releasing live albums with nothing or hardly anything new, where are the audiences turning to for new and innovative projects? One answer is the international market, and among … Continued

28 Feb 2014

Simone: É Melhor Ser

by Egídio Leitão | posted in: CD | 0

A Female Songwriters’ Celebration! When it was time for Simone to celebrate her career’s 40th anniversary, she had no hesitation to celebrate Brazilian female songwriters. What a wise choice the Cigarra made in picking those songwriters for her 41st solo … Continued

9 Apr 2006

Sergio Augusto: Tudo Que Arde, Cura

by Egídio Leitão | posted in: CD | 0

Bossa Nova High No matter what naysayers might want to imply, the truth is that Bossa Nova will never die. The light keeps burning and maintaining Bossa Nova alive and well. The good thing is that in spite of … Continued

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