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The Magic of Brazilian Music

I don't see it mentioned here often, but I have to say that I just melt for Brazilian music. The interwoven rhythms, the glorious melodies, the heart-wrenching nostalgia, and the mix of American jazz and African music on these astounding artists make for an audiophile's dream.

A few artists who just blow my mind:

Milton Nascimento (Beyond words)
Caetano Veloso (A musical genius)
Gilberto Gil
Jorge Ben
Gal Costa (A voice like honey)
Chico Buarque
Maria Bethania
Tom Ze (more experimental--very creative)
Virginia Rodrigues

Beleza Tropical (Brazil Classics) compiled by David Byrne is a good introduction. But if you're like me, that CD will be only the beginning of the addiction.

If any of you have specific recommendations, I may have missed them, so please list them here.
All the best,
Howard
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There are so many distinctive Brazilian female vocalists, many more that we have here in the states, it seems to me.

I don't know about that, Tubegroover. My 10 yr old niece would have to take issue with that statement, as she'd take Hilary Duff over Gal Costa any day!

Do you live in Brazil, or you just go there to see these concerts, and to make other Brazilian music fanatics jealous?

Thanks for all of the recommendations. My wife is a big lover of samba, so I'll get some of those as well.
tubegroover
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Boa my wife is Brazilian, we go every few years to visit family and friends. Who's Hilary Duff? Maybe I need to get out more ;^)
rbrowne
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Check out Horse and Fish by Vinicius Cantuária at the Amazon link below.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0001XXANA/002-3736991-9501627?v=glance
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Hilary Duff...you know....Lizzie McGuire.
She's a modern day Debbie Gibson. In other words, the little girls scream over her. A musical talent? Not really. Sorry for the cryptic joke.
frogman
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No mention of Elis Regina?!! The greatest!! She had the sophistication of many of the current crop of singers, combined with a directness and, at times, grittiness reminescent of, if you can believe it, Janis Joplin.

Check her out!

By the way, if you want some incredible instrumentals, check out Ermeto Pasqual.
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