World of Brazil

1. Water to Drink (Agua de Beber)

2. Latin Lovers (Incompatibilidada de Ginios)

3. Linda (Voce É Linda)

4. Dindi

5. Stone Flower

6. San Ysidro

7. Harlequin (Arlequim Desconhecido)

8. Bahia Funk

9. Asa

10. Windmill

11. É (Yeah!)

World of Brazil,Lee Ritenour,Grp Records,Brazilian,Jazz,Pop,Smooth Jazz,United States of America

Average customer rating: The Whole Exceeds the Sum of its Parts Super-mellow, but less clubby than some of her other stuff It's a good album. Summer Sundays.... Bebel Gilberto's Momento is sure to please!

Momento Bebel Gilberto Manufacturer: Six Degrees ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Samba | Latin Music | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Six Degrees Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: CéU Surrender Tanto Tempo Bebel Gilberto Hey Eugene! ASIN: B000NJL4X0 Release Date: 2007-04-24

Tracks:

1. Momento
2. Bring Back The Love
3. Close To You
4. Os Novos Yorkinos
5. Azul
6. Cacada
7. Night And Day
8. Tranquilo
9. Um Segundo
10. Cade Voce
11. Words

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Three discs into her acclaimed solo career, it's a no-brainer that the Brazilian pop charms of Bebel Gilberto will conjure a slew of beach-inspired adjectives. "Refreshing," "wind-swept" and "sun-kissed" spring to mind. Momento continues Gilberto's trend of crafting sultry scenes of afternoon delight via tunes that both adhere to traditions and sound ultra-modern. But she also mixes things up a bit in the process. Gilberto's sensual delivery--featured here in English and in Portuguese--hovers in and around each song, more an extension of the rhythms than the showpiece. Make no mistake, though: Gilberto's vocal work is a thing of beauty. She again blends bossa nova, samba, pop and electronica flourishes, but no one genre overpowers any other. Liliting guitars give way to pulsing percussion and horns, which crash against loops and samples. Gilberto coos amid the catchy club flavor of "Bring Back the Love," and the moonlit "Close to You" recalls Sade. The daughter of Brazilian guitarist Joao Gilberto even tackles Cole Porter's "Night and Day," recasting it as a hushed moment of bossa loveliness. And the title track is a collage of sonic secrets and memories. Perfect for a patio brunch--or an evening under the stars. --Joey Guerra

Customer Reviews:

The Whole Exceeds the Sum of its Parts.......2007-07-20

When I first listened to this, my immediate impression was that this was a 3-star album, meaning I wasn't going to review it. But I have to admit, after having listened to it edge to edge a few times, that the c.d. has grown on me. It has an hypnotic effect. It is one whose whole exceeds the sum of its parts.

This is a Brazilian pop-jazz-bossa c.d. Bebel Gilberto, daughter of the immortal Joao and Astrud, sings with a very breathy tone--not as breathy as Gabriela Anders, but not as solid as Maria Rita or Flora Purim, either. The c.d. is heavy on acoustic guitar and percussion. She sings in English and Portuguese--and on some tracks, in both languages.

There is no one track that truly stands out. But after awhile, you notice the effective coloration of strings, the cello, the bass trombone, the alto flutes and the tenor sax. It all sneaks up on you quite subtly.

This is a perfect c.d. to download into your I-pod, and cool with on the beach while sunbathing and watching "the girls from Ipanema" as they pass by. RC

Super-mellow, but less clubby than some of her other stuff.......2007-07-17

It's easy to go either way on this one: if you're feeling critical, it's easy to pick apart, but if you just want to kick back and feel the love, this album is very much an unrepentant party/chill out album, and Bebel's velvety voice is lovely as ever. And she is definitely branching out into new sounds: the samba-flavored percussive touches and acoustic guitar are welcome (although the house-y Brazilian Girls track is a real buzzkill...) Overall, this album is pretty solid and stands up to repeated auditions -- not as magical as the last two albums, but still sweeter than 90% of whatever else you're going to hear out there.

By the way, if you like Bebel's recording of "Tranquilo," it's worth tracking down Thalma De Freitas's bouncy version, released a few years ago in Brazil. What a great track! (DJ Joe Sixpack)

It's a good album........2007-07-03

It's a good album and there are some very beautiful pieces of music on here. 'Azul' , 'Cade Voce', 'Night and Day' , and 'Close To You' are the standouts and those songs alone make this album worth the price of admission. They are undeniably gorgeous songs and it'd be hard for anyone to find fault in those songs. Unfortunately, the rest of the tracks are not as awe-inspiring as the above mentioned songs and even though music is obviously subjective, I think most people will agree that there are more "skippable" songs than we'd like on a Bebel Gilberto album. Overall, this album is very solid compared to alot of what's out there, it's just that, like all good artists, we hold Bebel to a higher standard (such is the bane of all good artists).

Summer Sundays...........2007-06-27

Love this! It was fresh and breezy, perfect cooking music, and really nice to have playing during dinner(outside is best). Can't imagine why it wouldn't be great at a cocktail party.

Bebel Gilberto's Momento is sure to please!.......2007-06-27

Bebel Gilberto's new release is not her best...BUT....it is sure to please all her fans. "Bring Back the Love" has the chance of making a lot of air play while songs like the standard "Night and Day" and "Azul" are great chill out songs to relax with.

Average customer rating: A great CD you have to buy. Surprising Delight...... sky Pretty face, Great Music Scintillating

CéU CéU Manufacturer: Six Degrees ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Six Degrees Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Momento Djin Djin Bebel Gilberto Hey Eugene! The Reminder ASIN: B000GIWH16 Release Date: 2007-04-03

Tracks:

1. Vinheta Quebrante
2. Lenda
3. Malemolencia
4. Roda
5. Rainha
6. 10 Contados
7. Vinheta Dorival
8. Mais Um Lamento
9. Concrete Jungle
10. Veu Da Noite
11. Valsa Pra Biu Roque
12. Ave Cruz
13. O Ronco Da Cuica
14. Bobagem
15. Samba Na Sola

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It's no surprise that Starbucks is behind Brazilian chanteuse CéU's self-titled debut disc. (A co-release with the ever-tasteful Six Degrees Records.) The slinky, soulful sounds would be right at home amid mocha frapuccinos and lattes with extra foam. But CéU is more than a mere coffee-club cutie. Her sexy, assured vocals infuse every song with a come-hither vibe, from the playful "Rainha" to the simmering "10 Contados." The disc also showcases a slightly funky, urban sensibility; and electronic flourishes amplify the modern feel. "Vinheta Dorival" segues from standard guitar licks into gentle percussion rhythms. And a cover of Bob Marley's "Concrete Jungle" is elegant and effortless. Though originally released overseas in 2005, CéU's captivating collection still rings with truth and vibrancy. A truly caffeinated experience. --Joey Guerra

Customer Reviews:

A great CD you have to buy........2007-07-14

This CD is just great. Laid back lazy vocals played over such a great beat this is one of the best CDs out there. Yeh this is the kind of thing you would listen to after a hard days work, in the car coming home from work, going to work, enjoying a coffe with friends, just about anywhere!

Make you want to learn Portuguese!

Surprising Delight.............2007-07-09

After seeing this at Starbucks, I decided to get it. Pretty picture, if nothing else....well, the album is a pure joy. Great singing, great music...fine instrumental back-up...super recorded sound.

Yes, the girl is gorgeous, but so is her voice. Given the popularity of Latin Jazz, and all she has going for her, Ceu should, indeed, have a very bright future. Thank you, Starbucks....

sky.......2007-07-04

Good for relaxing but I can't actually see myself downloading any tracks and putting it on repeat.

Pretty face, Great Music.......2007-06-27

This definetely grows on you every time you listen to it
Ceu's distinctive voice and a wide variety of rythms (bossa nova, reggae, jazz) makes this a great CD for those moments...

Scintillating.......2007-06-27

It's good to know that a Brazilian artist can get into the mainstream. This album is definitely worth every cent. :) Muito bem feito!

Average customer rating: Bowie fan I <3 Bowie Seu Jorge "Repeat All" a little miffed....

The Life Aquatic Studio Sessions Seu Jorge Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Tributes | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Cru The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou - Criterion Collection (2-Disc Special Edition) Carolina The Royal Tenenbaums (Collector's Edition) ASIN: B000BRD6T4 Release Date: 2005-11-22

Tracks:

1. Rebel Rebel
2. Life On Mars?
3. Starman
4. Ziggy Stardust
5. Lady Stardust
6. Changes
7. Oh! You Pretty Things
8. Rock N' Roll Suicide
9. Suffragette City
10. Five Years
11. Queen Bitch
12. When I Live My Dream
13. Quicksand
14. Team Zissou
15. Untitled Track

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While The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou movie got mixed reviews, the soundtrack was universally hailed as excellent. The standout was Jorge, who not only had a role as an actor but also played a handful of Bowie songs solo with acoustic guitar, singing them in Portuguese ­ it was a perfect combination of beautiful songs laid bare with a bit of exotic Brazilian spice to add fresh flavor. This collection features the whole of that Bowie session, which means Jorge's six songs from the soundtrack, seven other Bowie tunes and one playful Jorge original entitled "Team Zissou." Even though 2005 saw the release of his domestic debut Cru (which mostly featured his own songs and a band), Jorge found himself touring the U.S. in front of large crowds of 20-somethings who patiently waited for those Bowie songs. This album obviously gives the people what they want, and the good news is that the other versions are just as good as the ones that are on the original soundtrack. ­ --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

Bowie fan.......2007-06-26

A must for any true Bowie fan. If you love Bowie, you will love this. The only thing better would be for David to do it himself.

I <3 Bowie.......2007-06-06

Today I purchased an album and I have not done this in months if not years. As a result of my love for David Bowie, covers, and Life Aquatic I purchased The Life Aquatic Studio Sessions by Seu Jorge. As Bowie puts it in the liner notes - thanks to Jorge he now knows how "beautiful" his songs are. Sung in Portugese a new melodious (nearly a lullaby feel) version of Bowie's classics are available. It has made my week.

Seu Jorge.......2007-05-12

I like this CD. The songs sound really cool with the classical guitar and the portuguese lyrics and his voice. I try to cover the songs but I haven't got a nylong string guitar and of course I'm singing Bowie's lyrics (but his versions are easier to learn, you know, one guitar so...). Just nice to listen to.

"Repeat All".......2007-04-17

Great CD! Bought both the soundtrack (David Bowie fan) and this. Found the porteguese versions of Bowies songs beautiful. Very melodic! This is a CD you want to put on repeat all and listen to for any occassion!

a little miffed...........2007-03-21

I recently purchased this CD SOLELY because it was my understanding it had a "hidden" track, noted on this page by "15. Untitled Track", SUPPOSED to be Space Oddity, one of my all-time favorite songs & again, the SOLE reason I wanted the CD in the first place... well, its not there. Did I miss something?!!!

Average customer rating: Groundbreaking Tanto Tempo By Bebel Gilberto Great and refreshing Interesting Twist on Bossa Nova Bask in Brazilian music Very good music

Tanto Tempo Bebel Gilberto Manufacturer: Six Degrees ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Six Degrees Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bebel Gilberto Momento Bebel Gilberto Remixed CéU São Paulo Confessions ASIN: B00004SWJX Release Date: 2000-04-25

Tracks:

1. Samba De Bencao
2. August Day Song
3. Tanto Tempo
4. Sem Contencao
5. Mais Feliz
6. Alguem
7. So Nice (Summer Samba)
8. Lonely
9. Bananeira
10. Samba E Amor
11. Close Your Eyes

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Her father may be the legendary Brazilian guitarist Joao Gilberto, but in 2000 daughter Bebel proved that she understands the bossa nova, too. There's a subtlety throughout this recording that makes Bebel's voice entrancing, as she re-creates the sensual essence of bossa nova before running with it into electronic territory toward the album's end. Tanto Tempo is an even-tempered statement that manages to showcase Bebel's own sexy voice while gracefully remembering the past. --Karen K. Hugg

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Daughter of the famed Brazilian pop and bossa nova singer João Gilberto, Bebel recalls her father's own classic recordings on Tanto Tempo, with a sure sense of pitch. Bebel Gilberto is hardly less charming for that, though, and the album entices with hushed passion. Relying mostly on acoustic instruments and some muted orchestrations, Tanto Tempo is nonetheless smartly paced to allow for some tasteful dance-club electronics to augment a few tracks, and ends on a celebratory note with "Close Your Eyes"--all but an invitation to Carnival. The current trend for things Brazilian should assure this disc a deservedly wide audience. Licensing it for the U.S. is another minor triumph for the fine San Francisco-based label Six Degrees. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Groundbreaking Tanto Tempo By Bebel Gilberto.......2007-05-31

Remember how great it felt for New Year's 2000 to arrive and kickstart The New Millenium?

Bebel Gilberto's groundbreaking CD advanced Popular Music that year.

Tanto Tempo fills a Void.

Fireworks!

Bebel is someone people are going to remember.

Kids young and old, adore her!

A joy.

I bought three of her other CD's through Amazon today.

Bebel has alot to give the World.

Her Music moves things along for me!

Before and after Bebel Gilberto.

Awesome!

Great and refreshing.......2007-05-10

GREAT, simply put.
A refreshing twist on bossa and Brazilian music. A perfect entree to Bebel if you have never purchased any of her CDs.

Beware, however, that if you buy this her others are a "tad" behind this gem. (not to say they are bad at all, just saying this CD set the bar very high).

Interesting Twist on Bossa Nova.......2007-05-06

It's a mesmerizing album with Bossa Nova, pop and jazz mixed together! She's very different from her father's music...she has her own bossa nova style! I simply love this refreshing music and her languid, dreamy voice!

Bask in Brazilian music.......2006-06-14

When this album first came out in 2000,I first saw it at Starbucks coffee shops. I dismissed it as snooze-inducing easy listening,perfect for the background of sipping an overpriced latte.

I was WRONG.

This is a beautiful album!It's impossible to choose highlights or a "Best Track" on this one,because it's PERFECT.Bebel Gilberto breathes new life into bossa nova with her singing.I look forward to listening to more of her music!

Very good music.......2006-05-25

Best album in my collection.Good job Bebel I'm looking forward to your next album.

Average customer rating: It ain't easy........... Great listening Famous First Daughter Sings Again Incredibly smooth, melodic, and soothing! Very Enjoyable

Bebel Gilberto Bebel Gilberto Manufacturer: Six Degrees ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Six Degrees Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tanto Tempo Momento Bebel Gilberto Remixed CéU Tanto Tempo Remixes ASIN: B00024H2OG Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

1. Baby
2. Simplesmente
3. Aganju
4. All Around
5. River Song
6. Every Day You've Been Away
7. Cada Beijo
8. O Caminho
9. Winter
10. Ceu Distante
11. Jabuticaba
12. Next To You

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With the release of her debut Tanto Tempo in 2000, the Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto and the late DJ Suba redefined the bossa nova sound. Her sophomore effort, produced by Marius de Vries, the soundmeister behind Madonna, Annie Lennox and Bjork, was recorded in Rio, Bahia, London and New York. Gilberto's cool contralto sings sweetly over synths, strings, percussion acoustic piano and horns. Daniel Jobim and Pedro Baby contributed compositions. Caetano Veloso's "Baby" features lyrics by Os Mutantes, and Carlinhos Brown's candomblé-cadenced, "Aganju" swings with a nod to Africa. Bebel's hushed vocals reveal the influences of her father, the legendary Joao Gilberto, and of her mother Miucha on the electro-bossa beats of "Winter." Ditto the ocean-breezed "O Caminho," with jazzy orchestrations and pianisms provided by Joao Donato. This disc aims for the ear rather than the hips, but don't be surprised if future remixes could flip that sonic script. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Customer Reviews:

It ain't easy..................2007-06-28

......being the child of a legend, but Bebel Gilberto manages just fine. The daughter of Latin Jazz superstar Joao Gilberto has done quite well making her own fame. A parent's name can, sometimes, be a burden...though, sometimes, it can also provide a key to open the door. Still, once the door is open, the child has to rely on their own talent, not the parent's. Happily, Bebel has all the talent one could ever want.

This is a great, thoroughly enjoyable, upbeat album. No point in discussing individual tracks; you'll like them all. Beautiful girl, great music, you'll get hooked in a hurry. Promise.

By the way, no connection with Latin legend Astrud Gilberto; she's just Bebel's Dad's ex-wife.

Great listening.......2006-08-23

This is truly a profound listening experence. Part Bosa Nova and a little electronica. Interesting arrangements. I am a music lover and this will not disapoint.

Famous First Daughter Sings Again.......2006-06-22

"Bebel Gilberto" is a worthy follow-up to "Tanto Tempo." "Tanto Tempo" had a more electric feel because of the production by the late genius Suba.

"Bebel Gilberto" is softer;yes,it's different,but doesn't make it worse.Only different.Joao Gilberto's famous daughter is doing quite well on her own terms.

Highlights-
1)Aganju-Very jazzy.No wonder it has its own single of remixes.It's quite danceable.
2)River Song-Very flowing.
3)Cada Beijo-Bebel is best when she sings in Portuguese.Portuguese is a musical language.
4)O Caminho-Another great Portuguese song.
5)Ceu Distante-Very good.
6)Jabuticaba-Bouncy&frothy.This was recently featured on Putumayo's World Music Hour.No wonder.It's catchy.

Bebel Gilberto does great again!I'm glad I got this.

Incredibly smooth, melodic, and soothing! .......2006-06-06

I was walking through Best Buy when I heard one of the songs from this CD playing on the store stereo system. I liked the sound so much that I stopped shopping just to listen, and then I made someone in the store track down the title of that artist and the album that the song was on! Because the song was not in English, it took a while, but it was worth it. I bought the CD immediately. I love her sound so much! If only I enjoyed all the CDs in my collection this much. I would recommend this CD to those who like the sounds of Norah Jones, Joss Stone, maybe even Buena Vista Social Club or other latin jazz artists. It's rhythmic, peaceful, and soulful all at once. Just beautiful.

Very Enjoyable.......2006-05-18

This is a great followup to Tanto Tempo. An album that provides multiple enjoyable songs to listen to.

Average customer rating: Not bad The best from the three greatest... Just Like the Real Thing! Powerful and moving! Great Compilation

The Best of the Three Tenors Luciano Pavarotti , Placido Domingo , Jose Carerras , Zubin Mehta , and James Levine Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Lehár, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schifrin | Schifrin, Lalo | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: The Three Tenors Christmas Carreras · Domingo · Pavarotti ~ the three tenors in concert / Mehta Romantica: The Very Best Of Luciano Pavarotti The 3 Tenors in Concert 1994 Pavarotti: Greatest Hits ASIN: B00004UB8A Release Date: 2002-06-11

Tracks:

1. 'O sole mio
2. Funiculi, funicula
3. Libiamo ne' lieti calici (Brindisi)
4. Sous le ciel de Paris
5. Torero quiero ser
6. Parlami d'amore, Mariu
7. Manha de Carnaval
8. Lolita
9. Dicitencello vuie
10. Core 'ngrato
11. Because
12. You'll Never Walk Alone
13. Singin' In The Rain
14. Maria
15. Tonight
16. 'O paese d' 'o sole
17. Cielito lindo
18. Ochi tchorniye
19. Caminito
20. La Vie en Rose
21. Mattinata
22. Wien, Wien, nur du allein
23. Amapola
24. Lippen schweigen
25. Brazil
26. Sous les ponts de Paris
27. Torna a Surriento
28. Nessun dorma
29. La donna e mobile

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Back in 1990, three of the world's most celebrated tenors--namely, José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti--combined forces to create the Three Tenors, now celebrated on a best-of CD. They gave their first concert in Rome. The event was recorded and went on to become one of the best-selling classical titles of all time.

This latest release brings together tracks from that night in Rome (including "Nessun dorma" and a competitive rendition of "O sole mio") with music performed in a 1994 concert in Los Angeles and at the 1998 event in Paris where the Three Tenors sang to an audience of thousands with the Eiffel Tower as their backdrop.

The 22 tracks making up The Best of the Three Tenors range from operatic standards, such as the joyful "Brindisi" from La Traviata, to popular songs like "Singin' in the Rain" and "You'll Never Walk Alone" (from Carousel). There are no solos on this disc; each piece is performed by all three singers. And with plenty of applause and cheering to be heard, not to mention the sense of fun in the singers' voices, the disc captures the atmosphere of these extraordinary musical events. --Rebecca Agnew

Customer Reviews:

Not bad.......2006-03-18

This is a good recording. If you don't like the 3 tenors, then look else where. It's that simple. These are recordings from concerts where they WERE supposed to show off. This ain't opera. If you want opera, go out and attend one.

The best from the three greatest..........2005-08-11

The first thing we must establish here is that this is not meant to be opera. This is three exceptionally talented tenors enjoying themselves and giving tremendous joy to those listening by singing mostly popular "evergreens" and also some operatic arias. The beauty in music lies in the diversity, in my opinion. One can better appreciate one type of music when one knows about the others. And why should we limit ourselves to listen to just one genre in music. It would be the same as having steak for dinner every day for the rest of your life, wouldn't it? So why should we limit three wonderful tenors to only sing operatic arias for the rest of their lives? If so we wouldn't have "Maria", "You'll never walk alone", "Singing in the rain" or any of the evergreens on this recording and that would be a shame.

There are no solos on the cd. I think I've read somewhere that they felt there had been enough "three tenors cd's" and if they were to release yet another one it would be one containing what the audience demands, the three of them joining forces and performing together in the songs.
The result, in my opinion is highly recommendable. The three voices blend perfectly together. I have to admit that I have a personal favourite among the tenors and that I would never buy an entire recording featuring only one of the two others, but I recognize their talents and -as stupid as it may sound- since they are performing together I can also appreciate the other two. (I like them too, but in smaller doses....)Some people have commented on their problems with mastering the english language. If anything, I think it just adds to their charm. By the way, who is perfect??

The songs on this cd is a mixture of beautiful songs, heartwrenching songs, toe-tapping songs and powerful songs. It's wonderful to just listen to the beauty in the three voices. It's fun hearing Pavarotti pushing his "high-note-button" in "O sole mio" and Carreras and Domingo copying his stunt. I have no idea what they're singing about in "Manha de Carnaval", but boy does it sound romantic...... And "Dicitencello vuie" brings tears to my eyes (even if I'm still left in the dark when it comes to understanding the meaning of the words...) In "Because" Carreras takes my breath away when singing "because God made thee mine, I'll cherish thee...through light and darkness, through all time to be, and pray his love may make our love divine...." (What woman wouldn't like to hear those words..??!?) Their rendition of "You'll never walk alone" should satisfy some of the soccer-fans since it's the anthem of a European football-club and "Nessun Dorma" will probably satisfy the rest of the soccer-fans, being the antheme of the 1998 world soccer championship. In short, there should be something for every taste on this cd.

It's a very "versatile" cd. You can play it almost everywhere. You can sing along to it in the car, you can dance around the house to it while doing your chores, you can put your feet up and unwind after a hectic week. Or you can write an Amazon review while listening to it.... (Feel free to add suggestions of your own here.....)

To make a long story short - a very enjoyable cd!

Just Like the Real Thing!.......2005-07-14

A few years ago I was lucky enough to actually see a Three Tenors concert. The experience was amazing. Later I bought this CD. I was so happy when I listened to it because the CD captures the mood of being present at the concert. I like the variety and every time I play it, I am taken back to my personal experience at the concert. Hearing the audiences on the CD really gets you excited about hearing this amazing trio.

Powerful and moving!.......2004-10-21

I got this CD as a gift and it changed my life! I was always a rocker and liked classical music, but never was much into this genre of music. This album changed all of that. Since getting the three tenors I've found a whole new world out there. Thank you guys!

Great Compilation.......2003-07-16

Definitely worth purchasing. It is not an opera CD - it is a concert CD with 3 superb tenor voices that blend together so nicely. A wonderfully entertaining music CD with lots of variety and an opportunity for opera to grow on non-opera lovers. What else can you expect from the BEST. A DVD version would be wonderful.

Average customer rating: A Classic, But... Magnificient Genius! Elis & Tom. They live! Still Fabulous!

Elis & Tom Antonio Carlos Jobim & Elis Regina Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music Brazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Jazz | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Wave Aquarela Do Brasil Getz/Gilberto Antonio Carlos Jobim's Finest Hour Jazz Samba Encore! ASIN: B000001FCB Release Date: 1990-01-05

Tracks:

1. Aguas De Marco (Waters Of March)
2. Poise E (So It Is)
3. So Tinha De Ser Com Voce (It Had To Be With You)
4. Modinha
5. Triste (Sad)
6. Corcovado
7. O Que Tinha De Ser (What Had To Be)
8. Retrato Em Branco E Preto (Picture In Black And White) (AKA Zingaro)
9. Brigas, Nuncas Mais (Fights Never More)
10. Por Toda Minha Vida (For All My Life)
11. Fotografia (Photograph)
12. Soneto De Separacao (Song Of Separation)
13. Chovendo Na Roseira (Raining On The Rosebush) (AKA Double Rainbow)
14. Inutil Paisagem (Useless Landscape)

Customer Reviews:

A Classic, But..........2007-05-16

At the risk of being accused of massive heresy, I'd like to point out a few things that the potential buyer should be aware of: 1) if you're of a certain generation(younger than say, 40)and aren't accustomed to hearing sacharrine-like string arrangements then there will be about 4 or 5 slow orchestra + singer tracks(non-bossa) on this album that will drive you nuts and distract from Elis's amazing voice. For example, if you get the chance, listen to the version of "Modinha" on this CD vs. the version with just Elis and Cesar on piano in the Elis DVD. I always skipped this song on the CD and now I'm realizing how sad it is that it was orchestrated...Good heavens just get out of the lady's way and let her sing. This song sounds so much better 'unplugged'! I bet the same would happen with the other tracks. It sounds a bit pretentious since the strings are not needed to make Elis 'better', due to the inherent greatness of the songs...thus, sublime songwriting by Jobim...but he should've nixed the 'ambitious' arrangements! Btw, I also dislike the version of Corcovado here...and I'm not so sure it's the definitive vocal version...I think that honor should go to Joao Gilberto...and once again, I bet if Elis has/had an unplugged version, it probably would be the among the best. Anyhow, just a controversial opinion of mine. I'm sure many disagree!
2)Many are calling this a quintessential bossa album...but nearly half the tracks are not bossa nova but modinhas...slow-tempo dramatic songs that may sound a bit 'over-the-top' to modern ears.
3)This is not my favorite singing by Elis...for my taste she is too polished and restrained on a few of the songs here(with some very notable exceptions such as Aguas de Marco)...although her singing is indeed flawless and unmatched. Call me crazy, I'd much rather hear the relaxed, soulful, or fun Elis in "Como Os Nossos Pais", "Upa Neguinho", or "Sou Caipira Pira Pora Nossa"(not sure about the title), or "Alo, Alo Marciano". At any rate, Elis was soooo much more than a bossa nova or jazz singer. She was and could be anything!
Now, as for the priceless songs...these are the ones that I pick as my faves on this CD:
1) Aguas de Marco (btw, the end part, in which Elis starts laughing is I think due to the fact that, based on my limited understanding of Portuguese, Elis and Tom start chopping off the first letter of each word starting the refrain phrases...it's onderful!)
2) Triste: So sexy...tua beleza e' um aviao, Elis!
3) Retrato em Branco e Preto- Just amazing! The strings aren't as obnoxious here, either.
4) Fotografia: brilliant!
5) Chovendo na Roseira: One of my favorite songs ever!
6) Inutil Paisagem: Great song for when you're feeling depressed...very cathartic!

Magnificient.......2007-01-10

Wonderful stuff....both of these folks were masters.

I am so glad that I have discovered Elis, and feel
sorry that I was not familiar with her long ago.

She passed away at age 36 in 1982, and brought
enlightening moments to so many.

Their collaboration gave birth to a rich and magical thing!

Genius!.......2006-11-22

This record is a true jewel, a century-recording. It's like you enter a place with stagnant energy in which, suddenly, a beautiful woman who dropped from nowhere lights a cigarette, and not voluntarily, but because you let yourself go, you inhale the smoke, and thereby inhale the woman's perfume and all her being ...

It has the incredible presence of touch, of life, of emotions that only analog recordings have and the digital era has buried in 'clean' sound anaestetics. The talent of the musicians is nothing less than genius, not to talk about Jobim's music which is not of century, but of millennary genius. The inner harmony and synergy between Jobim and Regina is not to put in words. It's one of those rare encounters between artists that are truly blessed by heaven.

This unique music has transformed me an evening of utter depression into one of wonder and inner peace. This music is truly religious, in a non-religious sense.

What Brazilians teach us is that musical genius, when you encounter it incarnated in a human being seems to be simplicity. This simplicity is the outer shell of high inner complexity. Brazilians are all gifted for music, as they have it in their blood. This is because they are one of the most emotionally intelligent cultures on earth, together with Cubans and Italians.

One last word: there is today lots of Samba and Bossa Nova around. Don't let yourself fool by all these copy productions. This CD has the originals!! And you may be surprised at the romantic slowness of some of the pieces that you heard played like clockworks and with digital robotic perfection. And also you may be surprised about the natural pathos of the Brazilian soul. What most people confuse with 'bar music' truly is a religious expression. It's people presenting themselves without a shell, without an emotional armor, and with a totally open heart. And the Brazilian language, that has almost totally transcendented Portuguese is next to Indonesian and Italian one of the most beautiful languages for chant.

To play this music like nightclub candies, which is (unfortunately) the understanding most Westerners have of Brazilian music, is based on a cultural misunderstanding. For Brazilians their music is sacred, no less than that. And perhaps, this CD will convince you of this truth!

This CD merits 50 stars, not just 5.

Elis & Tom. They live!.......2006-11-10

This the epitome of awesome music! Two giants of Brazilian and international music paired in one of the best ever Bossa Nova records. The music they make together has an inherent energy and romanticism that feels utterly free and endless.

Still Fabulous!.......2006-09-10

A treasured classic!

After the justly famous Getz/Gilberto album, this is the most essential Jobim session. Recorded at MGM Studios, Los Angeles, California between February 22 and March 9, 1974 this recording pairs the brilliant Brazilian vocalist Elis Regina and the father of bossa nova, Antonio Carlos Jobim. This album is magic!

Regina, who many feel was the finest female Brazilian jazz singer ever, adroitly taps into the melancholy, existential sadness at the heart of so many Jobim recordings. ELIS AND TOM features a full orchestra. Moreover, Jobim wisely tailors his arrangements to suit the strengths of Elis who works best in a sparse environment.

Portuguese lyrics enrapture me. The sublime song cycle of material, reminiscent to my ear of Lani Hall, Herb Alpert's wife (lead Brazil '66) solo material, creates an emotionally complex mood of melancholy that suddenly bursts free with the exhilarating, wondrous Aguas De Marco (Waters Of March). The lyrics sung in Portuguese add a fresh dimension of mystery and tension to the recording.

Average customer rating: Great Brazilian Music One of the best Bossa Nova Bossa Nova Brasil Good Bossa Nova and MPB

Bossa Nova Brasil Various Artists Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Samba | Latin Music | International | Styles | Music Afro Brazilian | Latin Music | International | Styles | Music Brazil | South & Central America | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music Folk | Latin Music | Styles | Music Brazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music 1960s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1960-1969 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bossa Nova for Lovers Nova Bossa: Red Hot on Verve Samba Bossa Nova Woman on Top The Girl from Ipanema: The Antonio Carlos Jobim Songbook ASIN: B0000046NV Release Date: 1992-11-10

Tracks:

1. Desfinado - Gal Costa
2. Telefone - Nara Leao
3. Pra ILuminar - Leila Pinhero
4. Acuas De Marco - Elis Regina
5. Manha De Carnaval - Luiz Bonfa
6. Coracao Vagabundo - Caetano Veloso/Gal Costo
7. Chega De Saudade - Tom Joblim
8. De Conversa Em Conversa - Joao Gilberto
9. Pra Que Chorar - Alcione
10. Surfboard - Roberto Menescal
11. Boranda - Edu Lobo/ Tambo Trio
12. Bom Conselho - Maria Bethania
13. Carta Ao Tom 74 - Vinicius and Toquinho
14. Falsa Baiana - Gal Costa
15. Chuvas De Verao - Caetano Veloso
16. Retrato Em Branco E Preto - Elis and Tom
17. Agua De Beber - Tom Jobim/Astrud Gilberto
18. Consolacao - Baden Powell
19. Quem Quiser Encontrar O Amor - Tamba Trio
20. Influencia Do Jazz - Carlos Lyra
21. The Girl From Ipanema - Joao Gilberto/Stan Getz
22. Samba Da Bencao - Vinicius De Moraes

Customer Reviews:

Great Brazilian Music.......2007-05-20

This CD provides you with some great tunes; danceable, easy to the ears, romantic and very sensual. The songs take me away and place me in the heart of Brazil; the land of high soaring spirits. Would highly recommend it.

One of the best.......2007-05-14

This is probably my favorite album of all time. I purchased it about 8 years ago and listen to it regularly. Can't understand a single lyric from it (a few excepted) but it remains one of the best I own. It is soulful, enchanting, exciting, and mysterious all at once.

If you are in the mood for something different that will grow on you, try this one. You won't regret it. I promise.

For something similar and equally intoxicating, try Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Wave" or "The Composer of Desafinado, Plays". Both fantastic choices.

Bossa Nova.......2007-03-29

I enjoy Bossa Nova, beautiful music I have enjoyed all the cd's, I have purchased.

Bossa Nova Brasil.......2006-10-29

I play this CD frequently. Love the choices of artists and songs. Shows off the legacy of some of the artists as well. Would recommend it to the many fans of Bossa Nova and Brazilian music in general.

Good Bossa Nova and MPB.......2004-04-13

I picked this up several years ago, and what a great disc this is. It's got some old classics on it and some pretty rare tracks too. At the time I picked it up, this was actually a series. There is another cd titled: "Samba Brasil" that has a similar cover, but is white and green.

The artists on this are fantastic. From Gal Costa do Vinicius De Moraes, you're taken on a real trip through some of the classics in Brazilian music. Perhaps most interesting and stellar of which is the Elis Regina only vocal of Waters of March. It has such an innocent sound! Carlos Lyra's "Influencia Do Jazz" will take you to a beach in the late 60's, and Baden Powell's Consolacao has that rich acoustic sound I've grown up with and love. And check out Joao Gilberto's song here along with Gal Costa's tracks... She's a VERY underrated singer IMO. But this CD isn't without fault. The sound quality can be suspect on some tracks, and a song or two weren't what I would have selected from the musicians here. (You can find "Aguas De Beber" and "Girl from Ipanema" on virtually every compilation.

Still I would have to recommend this. It's not that expensive, and out of most of the Bossa Nova/MPB samplers, this is one of the better ones IMO. For the make of Samba De Bencao, Elis Regina, Baden Powell, Tamba Trio (who did the wildly successful take of "Mas Que Nada" that featured in the 1998 World Cup commercial with Brazilian footballers in an airport) and the others... good tunes. Also check out Nova Bossa Nova - a companion piece to "Red Hot & Rio". There is some overlap, but the other version of Baden Powell's cut on that comp is better than this one IMO. Maybe also check out Bossa Nova Gold, a two disc set of MPB and Bossa Nova.

Average customer rating: love it! Absolutely wonderful Sweet set of new Brazilian music This compilation effected my samba selection more than any other Like instant summertime!

Samba Bossa Nova Various Artists Manufacturer: Putumayo World Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Samba | Latin Music | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music International | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Jazz | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Latin Music | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Brazil Brasileiro Cuba Putumayo Presents: Brazilian Lounge Putumayo Presents: Latin Lounge ASIN: B00005U2LS Release Date: 2002-01-08

Tracks:

1. Eu e o Meu Amor/Lamento No Morro - Quarteto Jobim-Morelenbaum
2. Cores - Da Lata
3. Papo de Psicologo - Jairzinho Oliveira
4. La Vem a Baiana - Jussara Silveira
5. Deusa do Amor - Moreno Veloso + 2
6. Preto, Cor Preta - Jorge Aragao
7. Meu Mundo e Hoje - Eliete Negreiros
8. Admiracao - Paulinho Moska
9. E Luxo So - Rosa Passos
10. Feitico Da Vila - Marcio Faraco
11. Banho Cheiroso - Rita Ribeiro

Amazon.com

This eclectic compilation shows the syncopated and seductive evolution of the African-derived Brazilian samba and its offspring, the bossa nova. The CD features a new-wave series of moods and grooves tailor-made for the 21st century. There's angel-voiced Rosa Passos and her silky version of the Ary Barroso/Luiz Peixoto song "E Luxo So." Guitarist-vocalist Márcio Faraco's remake of Noel Rosa's samba-canção "Feitiço da Vila" is just as tasteful. The elegant, classically tinged Quarteto Jobim-Morelenbaum, led by cellist Jacques Morelenbaum, skillfully mixes Ravel-like harmonies with Afro-Brazilian beats on "Eu e o Meu Amor/Lamento No Morro" from the film Black Orpheus. The London-based group Da Lata swings the sacred syncopations of "Cores" in a club-friendly, secular rendition. And the talented Moreno Veloso, son of the great Caetano Veloso, turns in an intimate and atmospheric version of Olodum's "Deusa do Amor" (Goddess of Love). These tracks show that the bossa nova and the samba can still give us new musical surprises. --Eugene Holley Jr.

Customer Reviews:

love it!.......2007-07-14

i use this cd in my pilates classes and inevitably someone ALWAYS asks me what it is. it is great music to listen to while relaxing, exercising, cleaning the house, having a dinner party, you name it. i have many putumayo cds and i rank this in the top 5.

Absolutely wonderful.......2007-05-11

This instantly became one of my all-time favorite CDs. Like other reviewers, it makes me think of summer.... warm breezes, happy afternoon naps in the hammock, a long walk in the moonlight. I usually combine this with a little Brasil '66 and it's perfect, just perfect. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Buy it, without hesitation.

Sweet set of new Brazilian music.......2007-03-06

The level of quality in Putumayo's world music samplers has been steadily rising over the last few years. The label scores another hit with this excellent collection of sleek modern balladeers and Brazilian pop innovators... Included are Da Lata, Rossa Passos, Jussara Silveira, Rita Ribero, and my personal hero, Moreno Veloso (the son of the great Caetano Veloso). There are also several less well known artists on here, but the level of quality is consistently very high. This is a really nice, really listenable album... Highly recommended for anyone who wants to check out some more recent Brazilian material. (This review originally posted in 2002)

This compilation effected my samba selection more than any other.......2007-01-15

I have gone on to buy more of the artists work on this compilation than any other. I heard it at first in a store, wanted it immediately and asked them if I could see the disk and scratched out the names on a paper then typed them into amazon and bought many of them, am still buying them.

Putomayo selections are always satisfying they really seem to have a finger on the pulse of regions, this compilation is no exception

Like instant summertime!.......2006-06-09

I love this album - a great mix of artists. The only track I don't much care for is #3. When I play this CD, I feel an instant sense of warmth and summertime - I don't have a lot of music from this genre, but this is a great CD to start with or expand your collection. The artists included are fantastic.

Average customer rating: Talented musicians and unique beats Beautiful, but.... Brazilian Brilliance Great music Sure, it's got sambas, though not the more upbeat ones.....

Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Brazil Various Artists Manufacturer: Putumayo World Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Bossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Jazz | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Latin Music | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Putumayo Presents: Latin Lounge Samba Bossa Nova Putumayo Presents: Afro-Latin Party Putumayo Presents: Brazilian Lounge Putumayo Presents: Italian Café ASIN: B00075147Q Release Date: 2005-02-22

Tracks:

1. Aquele Frevo Axe - Gal Costa
2. A Voz Do Povo - Paulinho Da Viola
3. Samba Triste - Anna De Hollanda
4. Ciranda - Marcio Faraco
5. Meu Mundo E Hoje (Eu Sou Assim) - Teresa Cristina
6. Quando Eu For Eu Vou Sem Pena - Chico Buarque
7. Tem Quem Queira - Rita Ribeiro
8. Cajuina - Caetano Veloso
9. Moro Na Roca - Monica Salmaso
10. Mensagem De Amor - Lucas Santtana
11. Labios De Cetim - Glaucia Nasser
12. Noite Severina - Lula Queiroga

Product Description

The gentle rhythms of samba, bossa nova and more by legendary artists and fresh new voices. Gal Costa Aquele Frevo Axe Paulinho da Viola A Voz do Povo Ana de Hollanda Samba Triste Marcio Faraco Ciranda Teresa Cristina Meu Mundo e Ho

Amazon.com

With its amazing mix of Portuguese, African, and Indian musical genres, dances, and instruments, Brazil's pop scene is unique because so much of it is acoustic. This disc is a pleasing potpourri of mostly non-electronic tunes sung by some famous and not-so-famous artists. Of course, the samba--the country's most dominant genre--and its offshoots are well represented here. The disc includes some well-known, previously released selections, including the Bahian, Tropicalismo pioneer Caetano Veloso's existentially poetic "Cajuina," guitarist Marcio Faraco's festive, Nordeste-nuanced "Ciranda," with the superstar vocalist Chico Buarque, and the perky, Maranhao-born Rita Ribeiro's samba-reggae number "Tem Quem Queira." Some lesser-known artists include the Arab-Brazilian vocalist Glaucia Nasser, Lula Queiroga, and Monica Salmaso, whose "Moro Na Roca" is a powerful, Angola-derived lundu/jongo homage to the legendary Clementina de Jesus. This disc adds credence to the phrase, "keep it real." --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Customer Reviews:

Talented musicians and unique beats.......2007-06-05

I enjoyed this album for a number of reasons; first being it is unlike any other in my collection. In my corner of America, it's difficult to find this type of music out on the regular airwaves (I'm not blessed with satellite/HD radio). So this CD is a good contrast to the day-to-day garb broadcasted to me. Secondly, the CD has a good flow. No two songs sound the same, but the entire album was produced to radiate relaxing tunes that calm me down on the way home after a bad day at work. Lastly, this album is a compilation of many talented artists that typically don't get a chance to be heard outside of their country and/or genre. It's a great "cafe-time" album, but not anything that will excite the masses.

Beautiful, but...........2007-01-12

The CD is very short.... and it is a little bit repetitive, other than that, it's beautiful.

Brazilian Brilliance.......2006-09-08

Putumayo has never gone wrong with its Brazilian compilations.Like "Brasileiro",its first Brazilian compilation,this album is focused on the country's acoustic music.This album is reflective,relaxing,and at times bittersweet,like dark chocolate.

Highlights-
1)Aquele Frevo Axe-On this song,Gal Costa sounds like the more famous Bebel Gilberto.It's a delightful song,despite its theme of lost love.
2)Samba Triste-Ana de Hollanda sings a lilting,melancholy song.Her niece is Bebel Gilberto.It's unusually catchy for a "sad samba."
3)Ciranda-A bittersweet,powerful song about memory.It's also very hopeful.Marcio Faraco sings "If I want to run,time stops/If I stop to watch,the world goes on."
4)Meu Monde e Hoje eu sou assim-This is like a Cape Verdean morna.
5)Tem quem queira-This song sounds like a Brazilian version of a mariachi song.It's almost as if Rita Ribeiro was on Linda Ronstadt's "Canciones de mi padre." Very beautiful.Rita Ribeiro is a star in Brazil with her powerful voice.
Caetano Veloso,Chico Buarque and Monica Salmaso also contribute thoughtful,delicate songs.

This is a must for any Brazilian collection!

Great music.......2006-07-05

I got this CD to dance my 8 month old baby to sleep -- it worked great for that. I've heard it so many times, but I love it everytime, and it keeps getting better. Track 4 is my favorite at the moment!

Sure, it's got sambas, though not the more upbeat ones............2006-02-19

.....but still very fun and relaxful to listen to and enjoy. This is a nice set of low-key sambas, bossa nova, and acoustic guitar melodies which makes you feel more at ease with yourself (and sung in Portuguese, one of the world's most musical languages, even if you don't understand a word of it).

My favorites are tracks 1,3,4,5,7, and 9. In fact, this comment from the liner notes on page 18 about "Tem Quem Queira" (Someone Else Will Want It, track 7) by Rita Ribeiro should be rather interesting: (It) reflects the blend of Portuguese and African influences that are the foundation of Brazilian music (not to mention, the majority of the songs from this compilation).

Even if this isn't like the more high-energy sambas with the dozen-plus backup singers, the rhythms and harmony here are just as great, if not better. :)

BRAVO AGAIN PUTUMAYO

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