Cristina Braga & Brandenburger Symphoniker – Whisper (Enja Records, 2016) Brazilian samba and bossa nova appear in a conventional format, bringing together harp, a samba…
Dreamy Harp Samba
Tag: bossa nova
Reunion of Tropicalia Trailblazers
Caetano Veloso & Gilberto Gil – “Dois Amigos, Um Século de Música: Multishow Live” (Nonesuch, 2016) Singer-songwriters and guitarists Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil are…
Gauche! / In Gouache ..
Given the news that we receive about Brazil daily, that the President will be impeached, that millions are sliding into poverty, that corruption is mining…
Artist Profiles: Adam Solomon
Adam Solomon is a 2005 Juno Award winner in the World Music Album category. Adam was born in Mombasa, Kenya, and began performing at an…
An Inspiring New Generation of Bossa
Clara Moreno – Meu Samba Torto (Compass Records, 2007) It’s probably genetic. Bossa nova flows through Clara Moreno’s name. Her name may not ring a…
An Updated Rough Guide to the Music of Brazil
Various Artists – Rough Guide to the Music of Brazil (World Music Network RGNET1188CD, 2007) Brazil is one of those countries, like Cuba and Mali…
Carla’s Vocal Artistry
Carla Hassett – Quero Saber (Paulista Records, 2006) Brazil seems to have an endless supply of great musicians. Carla Rigolin Hassett is yet another name…
Brazilian Classics and the Post-Bossa Generation
London, England – This compilation brings together the singers, songwriters, and musicians from all over Brazil who grew up listening to bossa nova, even played…