Donna Maria, Electronica Meets the Soul of Portuguese Traditional Music

Portuguese band Donna Maria have released Tudo É Para Sempre…
(Different World DW5006CDVD, 2005). Donna Maria are a Lisbon based
group, featuring Marisa Pinto (vocals), Miguel A. Majer (drums) and Ricardo
Santos (keyboards and samplers). Heavily influenced by electronic music, theirs
souls are also deeply touched by Portuguese traditional music, expressed by the
use of instruments such as Portuguese guitar and accordion.Tudo É Para Sempre features Brazilian and Portuguese guest composers
and artists. There are duets with Paulo de Carvalho and Vitorino (artists well
known in Portugal), Pedro Luís e a Parede and Letícia Vasconcelos (Brazilian
composers and musicians). Help arrives also from other friend. There are
collaborations from Ciro Cruz (bass player of Gabriel O Pensador), Paulinho
Moska (one of the most recognized new generation Brazilian composers, has
honored Donna Maria with a wonderful song) and Gil do Carmo (heir of the King of
Fado – Carlos do Carmo).

Tracklisting

01. Quase Perfeito
02. Dois Lados Do Mesmo Adeus
03. Lado a Lado
04. Pão Para a Multidão
05. Sem Marcha Atrás
06. Foi Deus
07. Azulejos Voadores
08. Aqui Tão Perto de Ti
09. Estou Além
10. Agora Já É Tarde
11. A Tua Luva
12. Sempre Para Sempre

DVD:
12 Music videos (1 per track)
Interview

Author: Angel Romero

Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.

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