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Samba Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This! What João Gilberto is to Bossa Nova, Cartola is to samba. Angenor de Oliveira (October 11, 1908 – November 30, 1980, Rio de Janeiro) was one of the founding fathers of the … Continued
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
Classics at Ease — Boston based duo Anna Borges and Bill Ward, or Receita de Samba, have released their first album, and it comes packed with Brazilian classics. Although it is a comfortable and safe proposition for this undertaking, their … Continued
Something Old, Something New Since recording her first album back in 1972, Simone’s career has spanned nearly four decades. Even with a few hiccups along the way — who wouldn’t in 40 years? — she has been able … Continued
Romantic Pop It does not come to me as a surprise that Simone’s follow-up album to Amigo É Casa is another incursion into a pop repertoire. Like other similar releases of the Cigarra, e.g., Seda Pura (2001), Na Veia … Continued
An Impressive Documentary Images of Brazil’s tropical beaches and even thoughts about those are often accompanied by the music of Antônio Carlos “Tom” Jobim (1927-1994). His compositions have traveled all over the world, interpreted by musicians of all styles. … Continued
New Names in a Strong Debut What is known as Brazilian Popular Music (MPB, música popular brasileira) is an ever-growing market. Just when one thinks the market has exhausted its influence in Brazilian music, a new name appears on … Continued
Poetical Notes Rio de Janeiro poet, composer and singer Lourdes Ábido is a rare name in the Brazilian musical scene. With a strong academic background in Brazilian, Portuguese and French literatures, she also has a personal interest in philosophy. … Continued
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
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
Saving the Amazon Although it’s an important ingredient in Brazilian music, there’s still little attention paid to the music that comes from the Amazon region. Iva Rothe is one of those treasures from Belém Here we have another one: … Continued
Samba in Disguise One of the most popular bands in the pop history of Porto Alegre is no doubt Nenhum de Nós. Since 1986 this band earned success with their music that’s influenced by the English and North American … Continued
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