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An Interview with Marlos Nobre Marlos Nobre is probably the most well-known of living Brazilian composers, with an extensive oeuvre that is performed and recorded world-wide. We spoke at his residence in Rio de Janeiro in December … Continued
Caio Senna: An Interview Caio Senna, born 1959, is Professor of Harmony at the University of Rio (UniRio), located in the beautiful neighborhood of Urca, in the shadow of Sugarloaf Mountain. His works are performed and recorded by leading figures … Continued
The Jazzy Side of Rock Guitarist Kiko Loureiro is a modern musician who knows what’s happening in today’s music world. His personal website is more than informative: he backs it up with a page at the very popular “MySpace,” … Continued
Taking the Solo Spot There won’t be too many Brazilian singers who never experienced the comfort of having Cecilia Spyer in their backing vocals. It’s amazing if you take a look at the list of stars this singer from … Continued
Brazilian mandolinists are world famous for their bountiful talents and vigorous performances. Whether we are talking about the legendary Jacob do Bandolim or more recent aces, such as Joel do Nascimento and Armandinho, mandolin players and groups keep choro music alive and well.
At Last! Some things are worth waiting for almost a lifetime. EmCantos Geraes is a perfect example. With a repertoire rich with the Minas Gerais musical tradition, this album deserves wider recognition. Recorded in the historical Estúdio Maestro Alceo … Continued
Refined Guitars Every time I see a new release that pays homage to names such as Pixinguinha, Dorival Caymmi, Chico Buarque or Tom Jobim, for example, I take a step back and think it over whether I want … Continued
Fiery Choro! Dating back to the 1870’s, choro is Brazil’s most enduring and lively musical genre. It is the heart and soul of Brazilian music. A dynamic quintet, Rabo de Lagartixa is made up of Daniela Spielmann (saxes), Alessandro Valente … Continued
Producer, composer, arranger, guitarist and singer, Adnet comes from a musical family. Besides his own original albums, Adnet also continues to delve deeper into the Brazilian songbook with outstanding recordings. Website: Mario Adnet Alberto Rosenblit & Mario Adnet (1979) Planeta … Continued
Brasil, Brazil Guilherme Mallon was born in Rio de Janeiro but throughout his life, he has lived in Argentina, Spain and Sweden. Accomplished guitarist and composer, Mallon has traveled the world with his music. Dividing his time now between … Continued
Nó’s Nice Lump in the Throat Produced by Mário Sève and Celsinho Silva, Nó na Garganta is the fourth album by Nó em Pingo D’Água. The group’s formation for this recording was Celsinho Silva (percussion), Mário Sève (sax and flute), Rodrigo … Continued
If you have not yet heard anything by Nó em Pingo D’Água, you are missing one of the best choro groups in contemporary Brazilian music. Since 1983, with the release of João Pernambuco (Atração ATR 32010), Nó has been pushing choro to … Continued
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