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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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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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boa2 OP
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Audiogon is the best education I have ever received!
tubegroover
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Frogman, you are right, how could we forget her? and of course Clara Nunes as well.
r_burke
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Got to the Chesky Records web site http://www.chesky.com

David Chesky is a big fan of Brazilian music, the CD catalog has a specific section for brazilian music.

Some of my favorites are Ana Caram, Badi Assad and Rosa Passos
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kr4
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Esquina de SP (Wilma de Oliveira) SACD is excellent but strange. Each of the formats (MCH SACD, Stereo SACD, CD) has a different, but overlapping, selection of songs.

Kal
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