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
Leila Pinheiro not that traditional, but it's music pleases me very much. Try Catavento e girassol or Na ponta da lingua tracks # 2 and 7 I regularly use for testing purposes.
Sol negro from Virginia Rodrigues is also in my collection
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