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Having Fun It makes sense that Dutch singer Josee Koning chose to feature Nosso Trio on her new album Bem Brasileiro. Like the Brazilian trio [Nelson Faria (guitar), Ney Conceição (bass) and Kiko Freitas (drums)], Josee also is in full … Continued
An Interview with Marisa Rezende October 23, 2007 Sala Cecília Meireles Rio de Janeiro Composer Marisa Rezende, born and raised in Rio, is a fundamental presence in the musical life of the city, not only for … Continued
Some Great Jazz When three exceptional talented instrumentalists join together and record an album, the music often bogs down in endless showcases of technique. On Vento Bravo the musicians are bigger than that; they dedicate their talents to music. Nosso … Continued
Portuguese Brazilian Maria João Monteiro Grancha (Lisbon, Portugal; 1956) is one of Europe’s more adventurous and original musicians. With a strong interest in jazz, she decided to study the music style at the Hot Club in Lisbon, the city’s … Continued
An Interview with José Orlando Alves José Orlando Alves is a young composer, originally from Minas Gerais, but who spent many years in Rio de Janeiro, where he has been active for a decade with the composers’ collaborative, Prelúdio XXI. … Continued
Everywhere Hamilton de Holanda goes, he leaves behind traces of adoration. The mandolin player and composer from Rio (1975) is gifted not only with an amazing technique; he also has a noticeable talent to use that dazzling technique in function of the music he plays.
The Joy of Waiting Proving that good things do come to those who wait, Rogério Botter Maio presents us with another fine recording, Prazer da Espera. With special guest appearances by Ná Ozzetti (voice), Nelson Ayres (piano), Nailor de … Continued
Antonio Adolfo Maurity Saboia Rio de Janeiro, 1947 Antonio Adolfo começou cedo na música. Aos 7 anos, talvez por influência dos pais – sua mãe, Yolanda Maurity, era violinista e professora de música – iniciou seus estudos em violino, com … Continued
Like Father, Like Daughter Veteran pianist composer and arranger Antonio Adolfo (Rio de Janeiro, 1947) has maintained a prominent position in Brazilian music. Raised in a musical family, Antonio started his musical studies on the violin at age 7. The … Continued
Kids on Vacation For almost three decades, Kid Abelha is one of Brazil’s most popular middle of the road pop bands. Almost simultaneously, two of the three band members released their second solo album. Vocalist Paula Toller launched Sónós, while … Continued
Kids on Vacation For almost three decades, Kid Abelha is one of Brazil’s most popular middle of the road pop bands. Almost simultaneously, two of the three band members released their second solo album. Vocalist Paula Toller launched Sónós, … Continued
Daughter of singer Telma Costa and niece of songwriters Sueli Costa and Lisieux Costa, Fernanda Cunha carries music in her veins. Her voice quality is charming and captivating in her classy performances of Brazilian music. She began her musical career … Continued