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Voice and Guitar Ana Caram, Aparecida Silvino, Bebel Gilberto, Carol Saboya, Clarisse Grova, Elis Regina, Fátima Guedes, Gal Costa, Idilva Germano, Joyce, Leila Pinheiro, Maria Bethânia, Nana Caymmi, Rosa Passos, Simone, Simone Guimarães, Suely Costa, Zélia Duncan — unquestionable … 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 Sure Pleaser I have always been a fan of Brazilian vocal groups. In the 1970s, names such as Quarteto em Cy and MPB-4 were common household names. Their tight harmonies and sometimes exquisite multi-layered vocal arrangements were captivating … Continued
A New Star Is Born At a time when everyone was concerned about the proliferation of mass music in Brazil, Mônica Salmaso emerged as a powerful light. After having released her Afro-Sambas with Paulo Bellinati in 1995, Salmaso released her … Continued
A Heartfelt Tribute January 19, 1982, is a day many will always remember in Brazil. On that day, Elis Regina, arguably the greatest performer ever in Brazilian music, passed away. For years after her death, on that date, TV … Continued
Good Samba & Choro Samplers One of the most frequent questions I hear when people are trying to buy their first Brazilian CD is what album I would recommend for someone not yet very familiar with Brazilian music. Choosing … Continued
Fraga’s Northeast I had no idea what impact Tudo Que Me Nordestes would have in my life. When I went to hear Eudes Fraga for the first time in July 2003, I knew nothing about him or his … Continued
Fluid Passion Casa de Oceano, Simone Guimarães’ fifth solo album, marks her debut in her new label, Biscoito Fino. The album concept can be summed up in the verses Simone Guimarães chose to introduce the CD. She … Continued
Christmas South of the Equator If you have ever wondered what it is like to spend Christmas in the southern hemisphere, where it is summer in December, then you know what to expect from A Brasilian Christmas. This … Continued
Caipira Music One of the many styles in Brazilian music is called caipira. It leads us to the inland of Minas Gerais. Caipira is a life style that survived the times when the Portuguese immigrants and the local Indians … Continued
Solid Arrangers As with the previous release, Mazola also produced Cristal. Hélio Delmiro, Wagner Tiso, Rafael Rabello, Cristóvão Bastos, Ricardo Silveira and Léo Gandelman were some of the musicians invited to perform in arrangements by Wagner Tiso, Luis Avellar, … 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
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