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Leila Pinheiro and Roberto Menescal Perform

Posted on May 13, 2013 | 0 comments

Leila Pinheiro and Roberto Menescal Perform

With partnership that spans over 30 years Leila Pinheiro and Roberto Menescal are stalwarts of Brazilian music. Over the weekend ( 10th and 11th of May) they came together again in Rio at the Furnas Cultural Space in Botafogo.

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Vance Garnett on Bossa Nova

Posted on Apr 29, 2013 | 0 comments

Vance Garnett on Bossa Nova

Vance Garnett is a noted writer who has been frequently published in The Washington Post, the New York Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications. Mr. Garnett writes a weekly column for The Washington Times Communities. He is especially knowledgeable about music, having sung in nightclubs in L.A., D.C., and Miami, in the U.S. Army Special Services, and, for one year, aboard an Italian Cruise Ship sailing from Miami to the Bahamas.

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Juliana Areias Interview

Posted on Apr 17, 2013 | 0 comments

Juliana Areias Interview

Juliana Areias who is also known as the “Bossa Nova Baby” is a well traveled artist who has made a name for herself  in her native Brazil , Europe and Australia where she is now based. Juliana was kind enough to spare some time to answer a couple of our questions. She speaks about her meeting with Ruy Castro, switching from acting to music , her fans and more.

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Getz/Gilberto – Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto

Posted on Apr 15, 2013 | 0 comments

Getz/Gilberto – Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto

There are only few times in modern music when  several elements all come together and create something of great initial impact and with lasting influence. In 1964 when Getz/Gilberto was released this rare feat was achieved. In this context the album can be regarded as one of great historic importance. However this album is much more than a golden artifact. It was and still is a remarkable work of art as well.

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Ela é Carioca (She’s a Carioca)

Posted on Apr 14, 2013 | 0 comments

Ela é Carioca (She’s a Carioca)

Of all the songs that composer Antonio Carlos Jobim and lyricist Vinicius de Moraes were responsible for Ela é Carioca which translates to She’s a Carioca is probably the one with the most straightforward title. As the name would imply the song centers around a girl who is of interest to the writer but this is no ordinary girl; no, this one is a Carioca.

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