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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
Talento para Esbanjar! Quem é Idilva Germano? Além de ser formada em psicologia e ter também feito doutorado em sociologia, esta talentosa cantora cearense iniciou sua trajetória musical em 1988 com o show “Becos do Coração”, uma produção do … Continued
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
Jammin’ Up Ray Moore is no stranger to Brazilian music. Though based in New Orleans, Moore has been involved with Brazilian music for several years. I first met him when I traveled to New Orleans in 1999. Moore and … Continued
Taking a Chance My biggest surprise when I first played this new release by Bebel Gilberto was the acoustic sound used in the album. Moving away from electronic samplers so predominant in Tanto Tempo, Bebel Gilberto decided to show another … Continued
Coming from the Heart Susanna Sharpe has delighted Austin (Texas) audiences for a few years now. Formerly associated with the Samba Police (together they released an album, A Música das Almas, 1993), she is a constant presence in the … Continued
Authentic Samba Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down with some of the greatest samba masters and jam all night long? Well, you can go to Rio de Janeiro and spend Friday and Saturday … Continued
A Gold Mine When Ouro Negro was released in Brazil in 2001, it definitely caused a stir in the media and public alike. The quality of the production was such that one journalist said that if there was … Continued
A True Document There is no doubt about the status of Os Paralamas do Sucesso: the band from Rio is a personification of Brazilian rock. The band was formed by childhood friends Bi Ribeiro (1961) and Herbert Vianna (1961) … Continued
Immerse Yourself in Great Music! The year of 1999 for the Brazilian music industry was marked by live albums and career retrospectives. Just about every major star in Brazil released a live album (Chico Buarque, Gal Costa, Djavan, Joanna, … Continued
The Surprises Continue Ney Matogrosso seems to enjoy shaking the status quo and surprising his long-time followers. In addition to that, he is also a consummate interpreter that never ceases to search for new musical paths for his unending … Continued
Timeless She comes from one of the most traditional families in Brazilian music. Her father, the legendary Dorival Caymmi, is synonymous with the rich traditions of the state of Bahia and songs about the sea. The entire family is … Continued