“Lost Bossa and Samba Jazz Classics from the Swinging Brazilian 60s” is about as sharp a subtitle for this excellent compilation as could be hoped for. And yet one might also cite a bit of simple statistical trivia,... Read Article
Since its birth in the mid-50s, bossa nova has been one of Brazil’s greatest gifts to modern music. Rhythm, harmony and melody blend with such fluidity and lightness of touch that the notes don’t so much bounce as... Read Article
A duet is special when the chemistry between the partners is focused and unforced. A duet is exceptional when the partners somehow create a band that suggests more than two members. Brazilian vocalist-guitarist Vinicius Cantuária and American guitarist... Read Article
