Moraes Moreira: 500 Sambas

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The Right Ingredients   There must be a music gene characteristic of the state of Bahia in northeast Brazil. How else would you explain so many important names in Brazilian music, such as Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, João Gilberto, Maria … Continued

Jazzinho: Jazzinho

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A Powerhouse Debut! Jazzinho, for those not familiar with the Portuguese language structure, is a hybrid word deriving from Jazz and the Portuguese suffix, “-inho,” which denotes small. sweet. The name well defines the European group Jazzinho, an ensemble that … Continued

Juarez Moreira: Bom Dia

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A Trip to Paradise   If you still have any doubts that Brazilian music is definitely reaching the far ends of this globe, you might want to check out Malandro Records, out of Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1996, I received Malandro’s … Continued

Gal Costa: Acústico MTV

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A Significant Release   Being one of the most significant voices in the Tropicália movement, Gal Costa celebrated her 30th anniversary with Acústico MTV, a live recording done in July 1997 as part of the MTV Brazil acoustic concert series. … Continued

Caetano Veloso: Livro

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A Book of Surprises   After his successful releases Fina Estampa and Fina Estampa en Vivo, featuring classic songs from the Latin American songbook, Caetano Veloso followed up with a studio album with Brazilian songs. Highly anticipated, Livro also had a live album companion. The … Continued