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Another Master and Adnet The respect, care and dedication Mario Adnet shows for Brazilian music is something to be admired. He strives to preserve our national musical treasures in his albums. Villa-Lobos Coração Popular is yet another example of … Continued
Two Masters Another beautiful concept, Para Gershwin e Jobim unites two great modern composers in a fine album. Produced, arranged and directed by Mario Adnet, the album is a true gem of musicianship and performance. Some of Adnet’s usual collaborators … Continued
Symphonic Jobim Even if this recording had not won a 2004 Latin Grammy, it would still certainly be considered a magnificent production of Mario Adnet and Paulo Jobim. Using the original arrangements created by Claus Ogerman, Tom Jobim, Eumir … Continued
A Tribute to the Marvelous City Rio de Janeiro, know as the marvelous city in Brazil, has been the theme of many great songs throughout the years. Composers such as Noel Rosa, Assis Valente and Tom Jobim are just … Continued
A Gold Mine When Ouro Negro was released in Brazil in 2001, it definitely caused a stir in the media and public alike. The quality of the production was such that one journalist said that if there was … Continued
A Splendid Debut It seems everything is just happening to Marcela Biasi, composer, vocalist and guitarist. She’s always at the right place at the right time. Born in Niterói, RJ, Marcela Biasi (1981) enjoyed and absorbed the rich musical … Continued
Gifted Voice A wonderful mix of MPB and Brazilian pop music is what we get on Carol Saboya’s fourth release Presente. After impressing everyone with the duo album dedicated to the music of Jobim (Janelas Abertas with friend of … Continued
Tasteful Compositions The first solo album by Ryta de Cassia turns out to be a pleasant surprise. She recorded already before with pianist Carlos Fuchs (1997; Na Minha Cara), but this is the first album under her own name. … Continued
Focusing on Music Kátia Bronstein (born in Rio) is creative on a wide scale of artistic activities: she’s an actress, dancer, singer and composer. Although I don’t know about her dancing and acting, I DO know I’m happy she … Continued
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