Torcuato Mariano: Diário
Musical Momentos Some musicians look back on (part of) their career by touring around with a greatest hits show. Torcuato Mariano decided to do it a bit different: in the form of a diary. The music was not picked … Continued
Noel Rosa: Biografia e Discografia Básica
Notas Biográficas Nasceu em 11 de dezembro de 1910, na Rua Teodoro da Silva n°. 30, hoje n°. 392, em Vila Isabel. Era filho de Manuel Garcia de Medeiros Rosa e Martha Corrêa de Azevedo. Por parte … Continued
Nó em Pingo D’Água: Nó Na Garganta
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
Márcio Proença: Facho De Luz
A Thousand Lights Deixa eu contar meu delírio em prosa e verso Sou bem prolixo e até convexo Bem pouca chance pra mudar Those are the first words you will hear in Marcio Proença’s Facho de Luz. Produced by … Continued
Fátima Guedes: Muito Intensa
Another Gem! Brazilian music seems to have a very strong feminine presence, especially when it comes to performers. Ask any Brazilian about their favorite singers and song writers, and the answers will likely include more feminine than masculine voices. … Continued
Simone: Baiana Da Gema
Back at Home Simone is back at EMI Brasil, where most critics agree she had her best years. This album seems to be getting a lot of positive response from the critics. It also seems Simone has already … Continued
Djavan: Bicho Solto XIII
He Needs No Introduction Brazilian superstar Djavan needs no introduction when it comes to world music. Along with Milton Nascimento and Ivan Lins, Djavan has crossed Brazilian borders and reached the world market with his blend of pop and … Continued
Carlos Malta: Entrevista
Carlos Malta fala sobre O Escultor do Vento Há algum tempo atrás, em uma das apresentações que Carlos Malta fez em Nova Orleans, eu tive o prazer de acompanhá-lo a ensaios, oficinas, programas de rádio e shows na ativa vida … Continued
Pascoal Meirelles Trio: Tom
How to Play Jazz When you see a Brazilian album which has the name TOM on it, you can almost be certain it refers to Tom Jobim. This cd is no exception. Five of his compositions are represented here. … Continued
Various Artists: comPasso Samba & Choro
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
A Brasilian Christmas (Various Artists)
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
Ângela Maria: Disco De Ouro
Ângela Maria Comemora 50 Anos de Carreira com Disco de Ouro Se falarmos em Abelim Maria da Cunha , um nome bem diferente, apesar de todo seu sucesso, poucas pessoas irão lembrar que estamos falando de uma das grandes divas … Continued
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