Where's the Samba guys? I really like many of the above performers but you need a little "heavy Samba" to add to the mix. Might I add for Samba and Pagode the following:
Jorge Aragon (both)
Zeco Pagodinho (Heavy Samba)
Raca Negra - (Pagode)
Beth Carvalho - (both)
Dijavan - I don't know how to classify this music it is so original.
Jovina Perola Negra (Samba)
Also you may want to check out Simone and Marisa Monte "Mais". Another up and coming female artist that I really love is Anna Carolina. There are so many distinctive Brazilian female vocalists, many more that we have here in the states, it seems to me.
So far as Gal Costa and Jorge Aragon go, I saw them both at 2 different shows this past July at Canecao in Rio. Both shows were excellent but the Gal Costa show was just extraordinary, what a performer and singer. If the opportunity EVER presents itself, don't miss out, as she is among the very best female vocalists alive today that I'm aware of. Jorge was great as well with many guest performers during the 2.5 hour show. I had to pay some premium prices for both as they were sold out and the scalpers were in full force but it was well worth it.
Jorge Aragon (both)
Zeco Pagodinho (Heavy Samba)
Raca Negra - (Pagode)
Beth Carvalho - (both)
Dijavan - I don't know how to classify this music it is so original.
Jovina Perola Negra (Samba)
Also you may want to check out Simone and Marisa Monte "Mais". Another up and coming female artist that I really love is Anna Carolina. There are so many distinctive Brazilian female vocalists, many more that we have here in the states, it seems to me.
So far as Gal Costa and Jorge Aragon go, I saw them both at 2 different shows this past July at Canecao in Rio. Both shows were excellent but the Gal Costa show was just extraordinary, what a performer and singer. If the opportunity EVER presents itself, don't miss out, as she is among the very best female vocalists alive today that I'm aware of. Jorge was great as well with many guest performers during the 2.5 hour show. I had to pay some premium prices for both as they were sold out and the scalpers were in full force but it was well worth it.