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This CD is filled to overflowing with a great selection of songs to accompany
the hit movie! Simply Red’s Brazilian guitar master Heitor TP includes some
real gems here – more than enough to make this a ‘two thumbs up’
stand out! With Baden Powell, Dori Caymmi and Bossacuccanova!... [Soundtrack]
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a career peppered with cutting-edge experimentation, Yaurete is a beautiful exception
– superb melodies, richly layered strings and Nascimento at the pinnacle
of his vocal talent. With Paul Simon, Wagner Tiso, Herbie Hancock.... [MPB]
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| Pianist
Ariel & Ricardo Silveira reunite with members of the 80’s supergroup
Zil for this quartet set of Brazilian jazz with a contemporary sheen. Clever,
inspiring arrangements and overall musicianship make this a winning follow-up
to Ariel’s ‘My Only Passion’ and ‘Magic Eyes’ CDs! ...
[Brazilian Jazz] | |
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| Maria
Rita’s new CD is filled with previously unrecorded Sambas from Brazil’s
greatest composers, and she invited as special guests the ‘old guard’
Samba masters from Mangueira to join in the celebration. A brilliant tribute from
one of Brazil’s rising stars.... [Samba] | |
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| Here’s
the rare, original recording of Baden Powell and Vinicius de Moreas’ ‘Os
Afro Sambas’. This CD is held in the highest regard by Brazilophiles as one
of the most esteemed contemporary Brazilian music albums ever recorded... [Samba]
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| Mixing
Brazilian favorites with memories of Sergio Mendes’ Brazil 66 in a contemporary
fashion is a daunting task, and the surprise is that Brasilia and their debut
album River Wide make it seem effortless... .[Brazilian
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| Winner
of ‘Best Brazilian CD released in the US’ for 2007 by the Brazilian
International Press Awards, this album features pianist Antonio Adolfo with his
vocalist daughter Carlo Saboya in a live set of swinging Brazilian jazz and Bossa
Nova gems... [Bossa Nova/Jazz] | |
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| Oscar’s
latest CD features vocalist Luciana Sousa, Brian Bromberg and Don Grusin tapping
both Brazilian and global influences. Oscar's intuitive sense and consummate good
taste, creates a listening experience that soothes the soul as it fires the senses
with songs from Jobim, to Coltrane, to Michael Franks, plus his own originals...
[Brazilian Jazz] | |
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| Salena’s
charismatic ‘Saraha Vaughn-like’ style on this historic CD marks Jobim’s
final recording before his passing. He sings and plays piano along with son Paulo
and grandson Daniel. 20 bit K2 supercoding makes for a superb listening experience...
’[Bossa Nova/Jazz] | |
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| Recorded
only with voice, guitar and light percussion, this CD is an intimate portrait
of João Gilberto, whose voice toys with nuance on these 10 songs, including
‘Waters of March’, ‘Undiú’ and ‘Izuara’ –
a duet featuring his second wife Miucha. Highly recommended!... [Bossa
Nova] | | | |
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| Jean
Felix has a deep and richly textured voice, which invites comparison to Swing
Out Sister's Corrine Drewery - a modern-day Brazilian chanteuse with a jazzy ability
to bring thestory to life. Softly styled MPB with José Luis Bonfá’s
songwriting skills to frame her talent on this memorable debut CD! ... [MPB]
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| Saxman
Tempo captured the Brazilian soul of Stan Getz with this shining example of Brazilian
jazz with this 1993 CD featuring Dori Caymmi and drummer Claudio Slon. Superb
song selection includes ‘Brazil’, ‘Amazon River’, ‘Bahia
Manhattan’ and more!... [Jazz] | |
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| Critically
acclaimed Souza turns the tables on Brazil’s Bossa with this unparalleled
collection of pop classics – from James Taylor and Joni Mitchell to Steely
Dan, Jobim and Michael McDonald. Superlatives fail when Luciana begins to sing.
Highly recommended.. .[Pop/Brazilian Jazz] | |
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| This
best-of CD is a perfect introduction to one of Brazil’s next-gen pop stars,
whose knack for catchy hooks is matched by the good musical taste necessary to
keep the Brazilian beat vital and exciting. Vercilo’s voice inevitably draws
comparisons to Djavan – as does his swinging style!... [MPB/Pop]
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| Although
1989’s ‘Love Dance’ is a hard-to-find CD Brazilian gem these days,
the recording featuring Brenda Russell remains one of his most popular albums
here in the US. It also marked Ivan Lins first (and only) album in English, with
the exceptions of two songs - ‘Velas’ and ‘Começar de Novo’!...
[Pop/MPB] | |
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| The
key to a successful singing career in Brazil means getting your songs on the popular
nighttime TV dramas and here’s album filled with them. Includes ‘Sorte’,
‘Brasil’, the Beatles’ ‘Viver E Reviver, ‘Desafinado’
and ‘Caminhos Cruzados’. A rare Brazilian gem ... [Samba]
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| Lambada
was the Brazilian dance/pop craze that swept the planet and this is the CD that
started it all, selling 4 million copies in it first year. This electonic sound
is vital and full and Loalwa Braz’s singing soars above the synth-driven
wall of sound that propelled dancers non-stop... [Lambada]
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| This
rare CD is a musical summit for Brazilian jazz - fully in tune with the American
ear. In the small handful of discs we cherish most, this ‘Supergroup’
CD ranks as one of the best. With Yutaka, Oscar Castro-Neves, Kenia, Luis Conte,
John Pisano and Keyvn Lettau... [Brazilian Jazz] | |
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in the studio of Antonio Carlos Jobim’s home overlooking Rio de Janeiro,
the trio of Morelenbaum2/Sakamoto create a revealing new collection of the music
of Jobim, the master of Bossa Nova in this all-acoustic setting! A lasting tribute...
[Bossa Nova] | | | |
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| A
perennial favorite, due in no small part to the American debut of Brazilian singer
Rosa Passos and lots of special guests: Oscar Castro-Neves, Michael Brecker, Ernie
Watts, Luis Bonfa and Toots Thielemans. Rankin croons softly on songs from Jobim,
Ivan Lins, the Beatles and Djavan!... [Bossa Nova/Pop] | |
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| Sabrina
is the daughter of Azymuth bass player, Alex Malheiros, and these 12 songs build
on the New Bossa polish of her debut CD. Old school meets new school with members
of Azymuth and top remixers providing the midas touch! Recorded at Leo Gandelman’s
Zaga Studio in Rio de Janeiro!... [Pop/Jazz/Dance]
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| Djavan’s
first ‘best of’ collection came along merely five albums into his long
career, and it was welcomed as a milestone of Brazilian pop. Each song is a winner,
including ‘Lilás’, ‘Esquinas’, ‘Sina’ and
‘Samurai’ – featuring Stevie Wonder’s harmonica!... [MPB]
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| Singer
Mark Murphy is joined by the Brazilian jazz group Azymuth for this intimate and
jazzy review of the music of Ivan Lins. Murphy’s style and passion are a
perfect match, recreating the stories of these melodies in Portuguese and English.
A classic.... [MPB/Jazz] | |
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| Bahia's
Ivete Sangalo is arguably Brazil’s top female pop singer and her charismatic,
powerful voice is captured perfectly with these 20 songs, ranging from ‘where’s
the party’ Axé anthems to beautiful ballads. With guests Banda Eva
(where she got her start as the group’s lead singer), Jorge Ben Jor and UK
crooner Brian McKnight! ... [MPB] | |
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