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La Santa Cecilia’s video for Ice El Hielo
La Santa Cecilia’s video for Ice El Hielo is a moving depiction of a harsh reality faced by many immigrants in the United States The Los Angeles Band La Santa Cecilia released their bossa nova single, “Ice El Hielo” in March and was well received by critics...
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Bebel Gilberto in Rio available on Itunes
Bebel Gilberto in Rio, is a collection of live performances and is now available for the first time on the Itunes Store Bebel Gilberto’s performances of live songs in Rio is now available on the Itunes digital music store. The collection includes 17 live recordings...
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Rio 2 Teaser Released
The First Rio 2 Teaser features a familiar tune in the background and the same spontaneous light-heated humor The sequel to the 2011 animated film, Rio is one that has been highly anticipated by fans and now they have finally been presented with their first taste of what may...
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"Bossa Nova, music for the Heart, Mind and Soul"
Bossa Nova Media, Artists, Reviews, Stories and much more related to the world of Bossa Nova
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.
Read MoreVance 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.
Read MoreJuliana 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.
Read MoreGetz/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.
Read MoreEla 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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