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Massively heavy sounds from A Bolha -- a Brazilian group who were previously known as The Bubbles, and backed up Gal Costa during the Tropicalia years -- but who work here in a fuzzy, bassy groove that's totally great -- definitely an heir to the headier sounds of the UK scene at the start of the... read more

A lost treasure from Antiono Adolfo -- keyboard player, arranger, and one of the greatest Brazilian talents of his generation! Adolfo's sound and style is contemporaneous with the best work of Marcos Valle, Edu Lobo, and others -- and like them, he has an approach that mixes together jazz, MPB,... read more

Way more than you might expect from the title -- not just a simple reggae band, but a Brazilian group affiliated with a social organization of the same name -- dedicated to making change in the rough-edged culture of the favelas! Afroreggae certainly do have a bit of reggae in their groove, but... read more

Really lovely work from Miriam Aida -- a set of contemporary recordings, but with Brazilian roots that go decades deep! Miriam has this light vocal approach that's really wonderful -- soft, but never too airy to lose its soul -- and mixed here with very well-selected instrumentation that's often... read more

One of Airto's greatest records ever -- a really hard hitting batch of tracks that mix sharp-edged fusion lines with some earthier Brazilian percussion touches -- all in a way that nicely steps off of Airto's first few American releases, and warms the groove up with a nice dose of California soul! ... read more

The Gods of Jazz give plenty of help to Airto here -- in a fair turn too, given that Airto graced some of their best records in the 70s! The percussionist works here as the leader, amidst other players who include Herbie Hancock on piano and keyboards, Stanley Clarke on bass, Chick Corea on... read more

One of the few albums ever cut by singer Mildred Anderson -- a bluesy vocalist, but one with a strong touch of jazz as well! The format of this record really helps bring out the jazzier side of Mildred's music -- as it features small combo backing, with work from players that include Al Sears on... read more

One of Leny Andrade's later albums -- a mixture of jazz and bossa, with a sparkling modern edge, but still performed with small combo backing! There's electric keyboards on most of the cuts, dancing along with Leny's vocals in a breezy mode that's a bit like 80s work by Tania Maria on Concord --... read more

A laidback little bossa session from Leny Andrade -- recorded with that great mellow fusion sound she was using during the late 80s -- a style that gave a nice shimmer to her recordings, but never really got in the way of her powerful vocals! The album features a core jazz group, occasionally... read more

A lost treasure of Brazilian fusion -- originally released by keyboardist Marcos Ariel on his own tiny label in 1981! The set sparkles with the best of the larger Brazilian fusion scene of the time -- working in a post-Azymuth blend of keyboards, guitar, percussion, and Brazilian instrumentation --... read more

Compelling keyboards from Nelson Ayres -- a set recorded around the same time as his classic MPBC album for Philips, but one with a slightly more open feel! Like that great set, there's a nice undercurrent of soulfulness here -- a Milton Nascimento legacy that spins out in the complicated... read more

A beautifully remastered version of the first album by Azymuth -- presented here with a full bonus CD of new remix tracks! The core album is one of the sweetest electric records to come from 70s Brazil -- the fabulous first effort from the Azymuth trio, and work that's hardly been matched again! ... read more

Always-great work from Azymuth -- one of the few combos who never get stale, no matter how long they keep on grooving! The album's titled after the Herbie Hancock classic "Butterfly" -- and it's put together with a sublime quality that really stretches back to the best styles of the 70s... read more

Fantastic jazzy funk! This is the second record by Azymuth -- and it's way way better than anything they ever cut in America! It's got a wonderful vibe that mixes Brazilian fusion influences with the tight grooves of a Maurice White-inspired generation -- and the result still sounds amazingly... read more

Warm, wonderful, and incredibly far-reaching in scope -- possibly the most ambitious record cut by Azymuth in recent years -- a perfect blend of jazzy fusion, Brazilian rhythms, and some of the London broken beat culture that the group have come into contact with through their label, Far Out. The... read more

Sublime recent work from Brazilian fusion trio Azymuth -- a combo possibly known best in the US for their 80s recordings in California, but who sound even better here on this collection of tracks done in the past decade for London-based Far Out Recordings! Far Out has a respect of Azymuth's sound... read more

A Brazilian underground classic from the early 70s -- mindblowing work that mixes heavy percussion with lots of guitar -- in a style that's samba soul one minute, but heavier rock the next! There's a bit of a Jorge Ben influence going on at times -- particularly in the way the record uses quickly-s... read more

Sweet later work from bossa jazz drummer Milton Banana -- a set of tunes delivered as a tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim, but done very much in the spirit of Banana's best 70s work! The style here is a bit more expansive than Milton's harder-edged sets of the 60s -- core trio work expanded with... read more

A collection of work from 3 different sets of bossa albums made by drummer Milton Banana -- tributes to Antonio Carlos Jobim, Chico Buarque, and Vinicius De Moraes -- all recorded in the late 70s! The style here is a bit warmer than Banana's bossa work of the 60s -- thanks to the use of electric... read more

An excellent album by one of the greatest Brazilian funk bands ever! Band Black Rio were the stuff of legends back in the 70s -- an all-funky powerhouse, with inspiration from American groups like Kool & The Gang and Ohio Players, but a uniquely Brazilian approach that also threw in some added... read more

Richly creative work from Cyro Baptista -- a cool blend of Brazilian roots, jazzy inflections, and other inventive experimentation -- a set we like even better than Baptista's last album with the Banquet Of Spirits group! The music reminds a lot of some of the best sounds to come from the Hermeto... read more

An amazing record -- one we'd easily rank right up there with some of our favorite 60s albums from Brazil -- including work by Baden Powell or Elis Regina! This session has echoes of the best of both of those artists, but also predates their key moments too -- a groundbreaking record that combines... read more

Excellent bossa guitar work from Jose Barrense-Dias -- tracks from a pair of albums recorded in France, but with a soul that certainly has roots in Brazil! Most tunes have Jose on acoustic guitar with lively percussion -- a mode that's quite similar to Baden Powell's European recordings of the... read more

A hip little set from The Beat Boys -- an Argetine group working in late 60s Brazil, supposedly with a bit of an influence on the sound of Tropicalia! The sound here is a bit straighter than the work of Caetano Veloso or Os Mutantes -- a bit in the Jovem Guarda sound of more mainstream Brazilian... read more

Tighter than Jorge Ben's funky work from the early 70s -- but still pretty darn great! The record's got Jorge working in a smoother vein than on his Philips sides, with the same sort of modern soul approach that Marcos Valle and other older Brazilian singers were using at the time. But since... read more

A sweet little album from Jorge Ben -- an 80s groover with a sound that's a bit of a change from his 70s classics! The backings show Ben picking up some modern soul elements from the US scene of the time -- but these are also mixed with some rougher, rhythmic styles that are definitely Brazilian --... read more

Amazing stuff! Jorge Ben never made a bad record in the 60s -- and this is one of his best! The album's filled with tight jaunty numbers that mix big band samba arrangements with quickly strummed guitar, and Jorge's wonderfully raw vocals -- all classic stuff for Jorge, but a style that we never... read more

A fantastically soulful album from Jorge Ben -- one of his greatest records ever, and a key part of Brazilian music in the 70s! The album marks an earthier shift for Jorge -- a sound that's still rooted in the samba influences of the 60s, but which also takes on a bit more soul at the bottom --... read more

A samba soul masterpiece from Jorge Ben -- one of the most brilliant records to come out the fertile late 60s Brazilian scene -- and an incredible album that works with the psychedelic flourishes of Ben's contemporaries and a deeper undercurrent of soul & funk! This is one of the most amazing... read more

One of Jorge Ben's greatest albums -- a groundbreaking blend of samba and soul that forever went onto transform the face of Brazilian music! The record works off the groove set down by Jorge's earlier hit "Mas Que Nada" (which appears on another LP), and takes the blend of bossa, samba,... read more

A stunning batch of early tracks from one of Brazil's greatest artists! The album includes loads of Jorge's choppy bossa-styled tracks, all driven by his tight acoustic guitar playing, and haunted by his deeply soulful voice! The album's a masterpiece that has Jorge breaking out in a hip new... read more

Four famous Jorges from Brazil -- Jorge Ben, Jorge Mautner, Jorge Vercilo, and Jorge Aragao -- all coming together in an extended live performance before a very enthusiastic crowd! The approach is a bit gimmicky, to be sure, but the music is surprisingly great -- and many numbers have an earthy,... read more

A different groove than usual for Jose Roberto Bertrami -- and a record that definitely lives up to the promise of its title! Bertrami's really broken free from the regular Azymuth groove on this set -- much more so than on some of his recent solo albums -- playing here with a vibe that's very... read more

A tremendous debut from Maria Bethania -- recorded in a style that's a fair bit different from her more famous work in the 70s for Philips, but still equally great! The sound here is often more airy and spacious -- sometimes in a slightly folksy bossa mode that reminds us of Nara Leao's mid 60s... read more

One of the darkest records we've ever heard from the Far Out label -- a set that reminds us of some of the best Brazilian new wave that was showing up on compilations a few years back! Guitars are in the lead on most numbers -- sometimes played with energy that's punkish, at other times psycheish -... read more

Heady and heavy work from Billy Bond and La Pesada Del Rock & Roll -- a guitar heavy group from Argentina, and one with plenty of blues rock overtones! The guitars are definitely turned up to 11 here -- jamming with an intensity to match some of the best hard rock sides from Peru reissued by... read more

A rare French session by bossa guitarist Luiz Bonfa -- recorded in Paris at the height of his best early years! The album's got a feel that's really great -- dreamy guitar over lightly dancing arrangements, in a mode that's slightly different than the usual Rio style of recording at the time. ... read more

One of the earliest of the classic Verve bossa sessions -- and a great one! The record was recorded in 1962, and features the brilliant Brazilian guitarist Luiz Bonfa amidst orchestrations by Oscar Castro Neves and Lalo Schifrin. The sound is bright and breezy, as you'd expect from Verve at this... read more

Excellent work by two figures who really helped re-define the use of the guitar in the 50s -- both undeniable forces on the sound of the bossa nova, even though most of the work here is from pre-bossa years! The set's especially noteworthy for its wealth of early work by Luiz Bonfa -- as the... read more

Joao Bosco is one of those artists who always sounds great, no matter what the setting -- and although the sides on this set aren't as well-known as his classic work of the 70s, they're all pretty darn wonderful -- and show that Bosco was still growing tremendously as an artist in the 80s and 90s! ... read more

A groovy bossa gem from the glory days of A&M Records -- an ultra-hip group recorded with production by Sergio Mendes! The feel here is a lot like that of Brasil 66 -- bossa rhythms, sunny CA instrumentation, and lovely female vocals -- in this case sung singularly, by the lovely Gracinha... read more

Bossacucanova pay tribute to the 50th Anniversary of bossa nova -- a genre that's certainly kept the group going strong during their own decade or so in music! The CD features a mix of live performances by the group, plus some mellower acoustic sessions organized at the same time -- a nice blend... read more

A sweet mix of Brazilian grooves and New York attitude -- an overlooked session from the end of the 90s -- recorded in the US by Brazilian saxman Leo Gandelman, with soulful help from a variety of American players -- including Reuben Wilson on organ and both Charlie Hunter and Grant Green Jr on... read more

Plenty of coffee here -- a percolated sense of energy that really makes this record cook nicely -- a 60s bossa jazz treasure, but one with a lot of lively rhythms! The group's got a core simplicity that really makes the record wonderful -- snapping drums, soulful bass, and punctuated piano -- all... read more

Always-compelling work from Carlinhos Brown -- done in a unique blend of styles that moves forward a bit from his earlier albums! Some of the tracks here have that genre-blending sound that Brown first pioneered as part of a 90s generation that included Marisa Montes and Arnaldo Antunes -- but... read more

One of Chico's strongest albums of the late 70s -- a masterful set of sophisticated tunes, recorded with some great guest help from Milton Nascimento, Zizi Possi, and Elba Ramalho! The album's got a slightly melancholy feel overall -- not completely somber, but a slightly world-weary sound that... read more

A wonderful introduction to the music of Chico Buarque -- a set that spans his many decades in Brazilian music, and which also features some special treats as well! In addition to 3CDs' worth of famous tunes by Chico, the package also features one more CD of duet material -- tracks that are easily... read more

Charlie Byrd gets some top-shelf treatment here -- in a wonderful album of tunes by Antonio Carlos Jobim, all recorded with full backing arrangements, and sound quality that's a lot better than some of Byrd's previous albums! The setting has Charlie's acoustic guitar right up front in the mix --... read more

An album that's as sonically striking as the image of Kali C spattered in paint on the cover -- funky rhythms, soulful vocals, and some really offbeat production -- almost like a Brazilian take on the sorts of grooves we've been digging from Tru Thoughts over the years! There's definitely a hip... read more

Ostensibly an album of songs for children, but a groovy groovy set that has plenty more to offer for adult lovers of contemporary Brazilian music! The songs are often repetitive, lyrically -- which makes they very catchy, and a bit playful -- yet they're also given some deeply sensitive... read more

A wonderful debut from this up-and-coming Brazilian musical talent -- a composer with a rich ear for sounds both old and new! The tunes are based in a choro style, but often come across with more modern instrumentation and arrangements -- including some complicated rhythms and reed parts that... read more

A beautiful early album by Elizete Cardoso -- arguably one of the first bossa nova records ever, and a set that features some great early tracks penned by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius De Moraes! The record is a haunting showcase for the genius of Jobim and Vinicius, and it includes early... read more

The title gets it right -- as the set's much more of a document of Cartola's talents than some of his other later albums -- as the format features some spoken interview passages, mixed with examples of his music! Each track seems to have about a minute of Cartola speaking, in Portuguese, then... read more

Moody female vocals from Brazil -- a great early 70s album with a dreamy feel and a nice electric touch! In a way, the album's a fair bit like the Ana Mazzotti album from the same period, with a mix of some funky scatting vocal numbers, and other tunes that are more laidback, but which fit very... read more

A lovely little record from Ceu -- a record that balances the Brazilian singers' vocals with a great sense of space in the instrumentation -- just the right use of acoustic rhythms, keyboards, and other elements -- never as electronic as other albums on the Six Degrees label, in a way that let's... read more

The final chapter of Lula Cortes amazing run of music in 70s Brazil -- a small label release that brilliantly blends together a range of psychedelic influences -- all with a gritty edge that's quite different than what you might expect from the date of the album! Things here are every bit as... read more

Heady heady work from the legendary Gal Costa -- caught here right at her early best, smack dab in the middle of the Tropicalia years! The album's one of Gal's legendary collaborations with arranger Rogerio Duprat -- and it's very much in the spirit of her other incredible session from 1969, but... read more

One of the most mindblowing albums ever recorded -- anywhere, anytime! This 1969 set stands as one of the greatest records ever cut by Gal Costa -- done at the height of the Tropicalia movement, and featuring a sublime mix of styles that really gets the spirit of the movement right. Arrangements... read more

Gal Costa sings the best of Antonio Carlos Jobim -- working here with a really sparkling sound in a live performance that covers the space of two CDs! The backing is by a very nice little jazz group, and Gal's at her best later styles here -- hitting nice jazzy vocal passages, and singing freely... read more

Brazilian funk from Curumin -- a contemporary set, but one that features a fair bit of old school influences as well! In a way, Curumin's music is sort of an update of the 70s samba soul sound with a bit more beats -- taking the older Brazilian styles into a 21st Century range, and dropping in... read more

A tasty session of west coast Brazilian grooves -- cut by the great percussionist Paulinho Da Costa, with a group that includes Claudio Slon, Larry Williams, and Lee Ritenour. The record's got a very nice breezy feel -- with a sound that's similar to some of the Fantasy Brazilian LPs of the time,... read more

A great set of soulful work from the contemporary Brazilian scene -- a record that's made even better by the thoughtful production touches of Kassin! A few notches the wrong way, and Vanessa Da Mata might be a too-smooth pop singer -- but in this setting, she's got a warmth that comes through... read more

A live bit of bossa vocals from Lennie Dale -- recording here with some cooking accompaniment from the Bossa Tres trio! The format is very spontaneous and relaxed -- similar to an American live jazz vocal date of the time, but with a bossa groove instead -- one that's a perfectly showcase for Dale'... read more

A sweet blend of west coast jazz and Brazilian rhythms -- and one of our favorite records ever from trombonist Raul De Souza! The session's got a more soulful, jazzy feel than some of Raul's other dates from the 70s -- not nearly as tight as his sets for Capitol, with an earthy undercurrent in the... read more

Way way more than just a remix album -- as you'd expect from the mighty forces of Nicola Conte and his Schema label! The core inspiration for the set is Rosalia's sweet bossa debut Garota Moderna -- but many of the tracks are presented here in whole new versions -- either re-performed by the... read more

The first album by Brazilian guitarist Rosinha Da Valencia -- and a beautiful one at that! The record features Rosinha playing solo guitar with percussion backing, very much in the style of Baden Powell's early work, especially his own albums for the Elenco label -- and as the set progresses,... read more

One of the most beautiful albums we've ever heard from Rosinha De Valenca -- a record that still features a fair bit of her lovely work on acoustic guitar, but which also sometimes expands the sound out a bit more -- in keeping with some of the best modes on the EMI/Odeon label at the time! More... read more

Funky keyboards galore -- and one of the greatest records ever from this legendary Brazilian jazz talent! The album follows nicely off Deodato's Prelude classic for CTI -- and like that one, this set's built on long-flowing tunes that rise and fall with a wonderful sense of rhythm -- a sublime... read more

Late 70s work from Deodato -- quite different than his bossa organ work of the 60s, and early 70s funk sides -- but pretty darn great nonetheless! The album shows Deodato's continuing shift towards a more soul-based sound -- and it mixes together a smoother club sound with jazzier elements of... read more

Two post-CTI gems from Deodato -- back to back on a single CD! Whirlwinds is sweet keyboard soul from Deodato -- a set that steps off nicely from the strengths of his big hits on CTI, hitting a similarly flowing groove that's really great! The instrumentation here is a bit more expanded than... read more

The best Deodato album we've heard in years -- a spare trio set that hearkens back to his best jazz funk years of the 70s! Deodato's working here in a live setting, but the sound is just as tight as some of his classics in the studio -- totally sweet all the way through, with that lean, soulful... read more

A wickedly funky album from Joao Donato -- quite different than his earlier bossa sessions, and recorded in LA with a sweet jazzy bounce! The album's overflowing with great keyboard work -- and Joao plays both piano and organ, in a group that includes percussion from Emil Richards, who also... read more

2001 may well be known as the year of Joao Donato -- because he's released so many great albums during the year! This set is more modern than some of Joao's "bossa revival" sets -- in a smooth electric-tinged mode, warm and jazzy, with a bunch of new songs, and not just redone versions... read more

An excellent 70s electric album by Joao Donato -- one with a funky samba groove that sets it apart from much of his earlier work! The album's got elements of Joao's other 70s electric set -- the great Quem E Quem, recorded around the same time, and which was one of Joao's first moves into spacey,... read more

Darkly brilliant -- and one of Joao Donato's most fantastic records! The set was recorded during Joao's time in America in the mid 60s -- cut in New York with lofty backings by Claus Ogerman, in a pillowy soft mode that fits perfectly with Joao's light bossa piano lines, and which has all the... read more

Beautiful solo piano work from the legendary Joao Donato -- easily one of his most sensitive, personal albums in years -- recorded with wonderful fidelity that really opens up his full range of colors on the keys! The album's got a quality that's almost more jazz than Joao's usual bossa -- a... read more

A landmark bit of bossa -- one of the first albums ever recorded by Joao Donato, the Brazilian pianist whose styles would go onto influence many in the coming years! Joao's got an incredibly fluid touch on the keys -- gentle but jazzy, filled with lots of warm and soulful overtones that were... read more

A really warm and wonderful little record -- one that features the collaborative talents of these four bossa nova giants, all coming together in a really relaxed, intimate setting! Although most of these artists didn't work together in the 60s, they all share a very similar spirit, and come... read more

Beautiful bossa from Eliane Elias -- and a great reminder of how much we love her work in this style! The set's recorded with a warmly lyrical feel -- core backing by a small combo with Oscar Castro Neves on guitar, amidst fuller strings arranged by Rob Mathes -- never too lush, and always with... read more

Sweet 70s grooving from Brazilian singer Eva -- a bit of soul, a bit of easy, all styled together nicely by orchestrations from the magical maestro Gaya! Gaya's work here is similar to his best backings for other artists in the Blue Brazil generation -- a mix of American pop, post-bossa... read more

A smooth batch of early work from Brazilian jazz and vocal mainstay Dick Farney -- a collection of his wonderful vocal tunes and more jazz based work from the mid 40s through the mid 50s -- collected from ultra rare releases of the time! The first half of the CD concentrates on his wonderful vocal... read more

Lady bossa nova -- and instrumental bossa as well -- an early jazz session cut by later soundtrack maestro Gianni Ferrio! The set's got all the sweet grooves you'd expect from a bossa nova date cut in Italy during the 60s -- jazzy rhythms, dreamy instrumentation, and just a bit of vocals from... read more

Previously unissued work from Eduardo Filho -- an unusual set of bossa tunes, recorded in France during the mid 80s! Eduardo handles most of the instrumentation himself -- keyboards, rhythms, and drums -- but there's also some female backing singers helping him out on the date, which makes for a... read more

Rare late 70s DIY psychedelia from Brazil -- kind of sparely furnished, and with a raw sound, but loads of atmosphere! The sound was spun with nylon string guitars, bass, keys, drums, percussion and viola -- with the strings buzzing underneath emphatic vocals, and subtle changes in dynamics. One... read more

A gem of a record from the same Pernambuco early 70s scene that gave us Lula Cortes, Ze Ramalho, Geraldo Azevedo, and Alceu Valenca! This obscure little set has lots of the earthier tones that showed up in work by the above artists -- a style that mixes folksy touches with bits of psychedelia --... read more

A beautiful set of tunes that more than lives up to its name -- a selection of tracks arranged and put together by Brazilian drummer Duduka Da Fonseca, and featuring a host of American and Brazilian jazz players -- including Romero Lumbambo, John Scofield, Claudio Roditi, David Sanchez, Eddie Gomez... read more

Rootsy grooves from Forro In The Dark -- a group of Brazilian ex-pats living in New York, all with a great ear for freshening up the classic genre referenced in their name! Although the music is strongly in a forro mode, it's also got a more contemporary vibe than most recordings you'll hear of... read more

A classical-looking cover, but a sweet set of 70s bossa jazz from Julio Frade -- a pianist/arranger from Uruguay, and one with a really wonderful touch! The style here is a bit different than bossa piano work from Brazil -- a bit more open and spacious overall, almost like some of the hipper... read more

Gilberto Gil's first album after a few years exile in England -- and a really explosive record that recalls the brilliance of his Tropicalia years! The record's an incredible blend of rootsy percussion, raspy guitar, and tripped-out production -- all delivered with an instrumental sensibility that'... read more

A bold leap forward from Gilberto Gil -- his first album recorded during the Tropicalia years, and an amazing collaboration with arranger Rogerio Duprat! The album's got a sound that really bridges scenes in Brazil -- elements of older folkloric musics, folded with samba rhythms, folded again with... read more

The rare 3rd album by Gilberto Gil, and a key piece of the Tropicalia puzzle -- one of the most wildly experimental albums from those years, and Gil's last before going into exile! The sound is much more electric than his other albums from the late 60's -- and the production, songwriting, and... read more

A rare British recording from Gilberto Gil -- sung completely in English, and recorded while living in London, in political exile along with Caetano Veloso! The album's somewhat similar to Veloso's famous London album from 1971 -- certainly in structure, as the backings are relatively stripped-down... read more

A great album from Astrud Gilberto -- one that has her pushing past the simple bossa of early years, running through a range of 60s styles that all sound great! There's still plenty of Brazilian tunes in the mix -- like "Oba, Oba", "Canoeiro", "Bossa Na Praia", "N... read more

One of the grooviest records ever from the lovely Astrud Gilberto -- a session that beautifully mixes her usual bossa nova with bits of Sunshine Pop and other hip late 60s grooves -- all in a mode that really takes off a lot more than other Gilberto albums on Verve! The style here is really... read more

One of Astrud Gilberto's greatest albums -- and quite possibly our personal favorite! The record features beautifully understated arrangements by Joao Donato, Don Sebesky, and Claus Ogerman -- and the instrumentation is a haunting mix of bossa rhythms with darker orchestrations that bring out an... read more

Lovely work from Bebel Gilberto -- her debut for Verve -- which in a way, brings her home, given that Verve released so many great records in the 60s from Brazilian artists with boundary skirting appeal! Bebel's work has never lacked warmth, but she's bringing even more of it to this set, with... read more

One of the most heavenly albums ever recorded -- a sublime post-60s session by Joao Gilberto, one with even more fluid grace than his original bossa nova classics! The setting here is extremely spare -- Joao on vocals and acoustic guitar, backed by only a slight bit of percussion -- and recorded... read more

A very groovy record with a very fitting title -- especially once you hear the lyrics of the tunes! The Girls From Bahia are actually the Quarteto Em Cy -- one of the best harmony groups of the bossa era, and famous for classic recordings on the Elenco label -- but working here in a rare American... read more

Two very different slices of work from Egberto Gismonti -- packaged here together as a 2CD set! First up is Sergoes Veredas -- billed as a "tribute to miscegenation", and performed by a full orchestra conducted by Zenaida Romeu -- a great reminder of Gismonti's sense of larger sounds and... read more

Seminal early work from The Golden Boys -- a killer harmony quartet whose music had a definite influence on the sound of popular music in Brazil! From the start, the group clearly borrowed a lot from American quartets of the 50s -- such as the Four Lads or Four Freshmen -- but they also directed... read more