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Bossa nova, samba, MPB, Tropicalia, choro, and more -- a great selection of music, both vintage and contemporary!
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BS/Movie Play (Brazil), 1996. Used ... $1.99 8.99
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(Out of print.)
Kind Of Blue (Italy), 2004. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Features tenor from Joe Lovano, flugelhorn from Randy Brecker and Claudio Roditi, and drums from Duduka Da ... read more CD
Capitol (Japan), 1964. Used ... $12.99
Breezy bossa nova – Hollywood 60s style! The album's one of the best cut for Capitol by guitarist Laurindo Almeida – and has a sweet groovy little style that features Laurindo's lovely guitar work over some lightly dancing small combo backings that include flute, harmonica, organ, ... (Now Sound, Brazil) read more CD
Also available Guitar From Ipanema (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 16.99(Out of print and sealed, includes obi. Sticker on shrink.)
World Pacific, 1958. Used ... $4.99
5 years after they made their first set of groundbreaking Braziliany jazz tracks together, Bud Shank and Laurindo Almeida went back into the studio to record another great batch for Pacific Jazz. That second set of sessions is captured here in its entirety, and it features Shank and Almeida ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Milan, 1996. Used ... $4.99
A later album from Antonio Carlos E Jocafi – but one that still holds onto the lively samba roots of their best older sides! The instrumentation is a mix of acoustic and electric elements – but usually falls more towards the former – and arrangements are by Cesar Machado, who ... read more CD
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Warner (Brazil), 1950s/1970s. Used ... $3.99
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(Out of print and sealed.)
Milestone, 1982. Used ... $6.99
A sweet 80s groover from the mighty Azymuth – a set that's early in their run of albums during the decade for Fantasy Records, and one that offers up a nice adaptation of the groove from their early Brazilian classics! Tracks are nice and lean, and acoustic percussion is blended with ... read more CD
Also available Telecommunication (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99(CRC pressing.)
Polygram (Brazil), 1990s. Used ... $2.99
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(Still sealed!)
SESC (Brazil), 1972. Used ... $1.99 6.99
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Philips/Dusty Groove, 1972. Used ... $3.99
A stunner of a record from the mighty Jorge Ben – and a record that catapulted the Brazilian singer to international fame at the time! Ben had already been making magic for almost a decade down in Brazil – and his compositions and grooves left an undeniable impact on the scene in the ... read more CD
Also available Ben (LP sleeve edition) ... CD 4.99(Includes domestic obi.)
Movie Play (Portugal), 1990. Used ... $2.99
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Festa (Brazil), 1959. Used ... $8.99
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(Out of print and still sealed!)
BMG (Brazil), 1999. Used 2CD ... $5.99
Beautiful live material by Chico – and the best record he's made in years! The set has a similar feel to the recent Gal Costa live set on BMG – with 2 discs worth of material, recorded with backing by a great little combo in an intimate live setting. Chico's voice is incredibly warm, ... read more CD
(Includes slipcase.)
Philips (Brazil), 1970. Used ... $11.99 13.99
Chico Buarque's fourth album – a mainstream Brazilian success at the time, but a record that's still as great as any of the more experimental sides from the time! Buarque has a sense of timing and charm here that are undeniable – an approach to the music that's aware of all the ... read more CD
(2001 pressing, still sealed!)
Philips (Brazil), 1980. Used ... $14.99
An album with as much depth and richness as the title might imply – a wonderful record from Chico Buarque's newly sophisticated years at the end of the 70s! The set's got a quality that's almost timeless – an interwoven blend of styles that features some of Chico's modes from earlier ... read more CD
(Still sealed!)
Philips (Brazil), 1979. Used ... $8.99
The classic recording of Chico Buarque's opera Malandro – done with the supervision of Chico himself, who also stars on vocals along with singers that include Gal Costa, Zizi Possi, MPB4, Nara Leao, Alcione, Moreira Da Silva, and Francis Hime. Hime handled the arrangements and directed the ... read more CD
Also available Opera Do Malandro De Chico Buarque ... LP 11.99(Out of print and sealed.)
Milestone, 1962/1963. Used ... $9.99
A collection that Milestone issued in 1973 that includes tracks from three of Byrd's early 60s Bossa Nova records – Latin Impressions, Bossa Nova Pelos Passaros and Once More/Charlie Byrd's Bossa Nova. Byrd and his unamplified guitar are joined by Keter Betts on bass and Bill Reichenbach on ... (Jazz, Brazil) read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Festa (Brazil), 1958. Used ... $6.99
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 CD
(Out of print.)
Continental/Discobertas (Brazil), 1955. Used ... $33.99
A gem of a record from the pre-bossa years in Brazil – a set that's not just noteworthy for rich vocals from Elizeth Cardoso, but also for some early arrangements by Antonio Carlos Jobim! Jobim scored the whole set – and while the style is quite different than his later bossa material, ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Columbia (Brazil), Mid 1960s. Used ... $6.99
Jovem Guarda work by Roberto Carlos – with a rock n roll sound that's clearly influenced by American music, and lots of songs for the kids! CD
Warner (Brazil), Late 60s/1970s/1980s. Used ... $2.99
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Mercury/Universal (Brazil), Late 70s/Early 90s. Used ... $4.99
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Velas (Brazil), 1994. Used ... $8.99
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(Out of print.)
Beth Carvalho —
Nos Botequins Davida ... CD RCA (Brazil), 1977. Used ... $19.99
Classic 70s samba from one of Brazil's lovliest sambistas! Titles include "Sempre So", "O Mundo E Um Moinho", "As Mocas", "Vingaca", "Deus Nao Castiga Ninguem", "Saco De Feijao", and "Carro De Boi". CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Elektra, 1988. Used ... $4.99 6.99
Titles include "Gabriela's Song", "Lenda", "Obsession", "Velho Piano", "Guararapes", "Desenredo", "The River", and "Like A Lover". CD
(Spine has a cutout hole.)
Videolar (Brazil), 2003. Used ... $6.99
Brazilian guitarist performs songs by Caetano Veloso, Baden Powell, Django Reinhardt, Noel Rosa, and Radames Gnattali. CD
Sony (Brazil), Late 80s/Early 90s. Used ... $4.99 8.99
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(Out of print.)
CTI, 1973. Used ... $5.99
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 – ... (Jazz, Brazil) read more CD
(Sealed copy!)
Jackson Do Pandeiro —
Millennium ... CD Mercury (Brazil), 1960s/1970s/Early 80s. Used ... $3.99
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(Out of print and sealed.)
Pamela Driggs —
Itacuruca ... CD 441, 2002. Used ... $2.99
A really wonderful set of Brazilian vocal tunes – sung by Pamela Driggs in a warm and jazzy mode that recalls some of the greats of the 70s! Production is spare and smooth, but never too smooth – and Pamela sings in a mix of English and Portuguese, scatting and tripping easily between ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, Late 80s/1990s. Used ... $4.99 6.99
The name, and the title, give the whole game away – as Eliane performs a set of older Brazilian tunes, all in that wonderful light-hearted style of hers! About half the tracks feature Eliane on vocals, the rest just piano – working with players that include Eddie Gomez, Jack DeJohnette ... (Vocalists, Brazil) read more CD
Bluebird/RCA, 2002. Used ... $2.99
Manhattan/Blue Note, 1991. Used ... $1.99
Warner (Brazil), 1997. Used ... $1.99
An ambitious set from Gilberto Gil – and a record that's almost a return to some of the sounds of his roots! Production is by Liminha, and there's still plenty of electric instrumentation on the set – but the overall sound is also more laidback and open, with lots of nice acoustic ... read more CD
(Includes slipcase.)
Astrud Gilberto —
Look To The Rainbow ... CD Verve/Universal (Japan), 1965. Used ... $13.99
One of the moodiest Verve albums from Astrud Gilberto – a set that has some surprising arrangements by Gil Evans – working here on one of his few 60s dates with a singer! Astrud's blue-tinged vocals work perfectly with Evans' backdrops – and Al Cohn also takes over the helm on ... read more CD
Also available Look To The Rainbow (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99(Still sealed!)
Bebel Gilberto —
Tanto Tempo (Six Degrees pressing) ... CD Ziriguiboom/Six Degrees, 2000. Used ... $1.99
In a world of supposed crossover Brazilian projects that have mostly lost their roots, the music of Bebel Gilberto is surprisingly refreshing! This daughter of Joao Gilberto (not Astrud) sings in a manner that's in keeping with the classic bossa divas of years past – but she works here in ... read more CD
Saludos Amigos (Italy), 1970/1999. Used ... $5.99 7.99
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(Out of print.)
Odeon/El (UK), Late 50s. Used ... $9.99
Pure bossa magic – and a wonderful illustration of why the early music of Joao Gilberto was so tremendous! (Actually, all of his music is tremendous, but that seems to be especially the case here!) The tracks are all fantastic – breezy, breathy, and almost effortlessly sung throughout ... read more CD
(Sealed.)
Verve, 2004. Used ... $8.99
A beautiful recent live recording from bossa legend Joao Gilberto – the kind that shows that he's still very much in fine fine form! The set was recorded in Tokyo, and features Joao on voice and guitar – with no other instrumentation at all – replicating the feel of some of his ... read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Blue Note, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $9.99
A treasure – some of the first and best bossa nova work ever recorded! This completely essential set compiles most of Joao Gilberto's early recordings for the EMI/Odeon label in Brazil – remarkably influential tracks recorded from the years 1958 to 1961, featuring a young Joao on ... read more CD
EMI (Brazil), Late 1950s/Early 1960s. Used ... $11.99 13.99
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Som Livre/Gala (Brazil), 1976. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
Sony (Brazil), 2012. Used ... $2.99 13.99
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(Digipak has light wear.)
Biscoito Fino (Brazil), 2016. Used ... $9.99
Two younger Brazilian music serve up a tribute to the music of older Brazilian giants – the guitarist Guinga, and sublime composer/multi-instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal! Yet the setting here is quite different than you might expect – at least for the music of Pascoal – as the duo ... read more CD
(Still sealed.)
Adventure Music, 2010. Used CD & DVD ... $8.99
A brilliant follow-up to the first Brasilianos set from Hamilton De Hollanda – one that's even more dynamic than the first, and which comes with a bonus DVD as well! The group is awash in warm acoustic sounds – Hamilton on 10-string mandolin, Daniel Santiago on acoustic guitar, Gabriel ... read more CD
Kind Of Blue (Italy), 2005. Used ... $7.99
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(Out of print and sealed.)
Estudio Eldorado (Brazil), Late 80s. Used ... $4.99 6.99
A wonderful album of modern batucada tracks – played by one of the greatest percussion blocos in Brazil! The set's got a sound that's extremely rootsy, yet also very focused – a bit more song-based than your usual batucada set, and featuring some great guest vocals by Caetano Veloso, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Itibere Orquesta Familia —
Pedra Do Espia ... CD Jam (Brazil), 2001. Used 2 CDs ... $24.99
Wonderful jazziness from Brazil! This group has a sound that's beyond compare – influenced clearly by the 70s work of Hermeto Pascoal, but much more tuneful, light, and dancing – vocals blending with piano, percussion, and a host of angular reed instruments! The sound is incredible ... read more CD
(Still sealed!)
Warner (Brazil), Late 1950s/1960s/1970s. Used ... $4.99
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Pavel Jany, 2001. Used ... $3.99
Verve (Brazil), 1960s/1970s/Early 80s. Used ... $6.99
An assortment of tracks recorded by Jobim during his classic years – featuring an assortment of "convidados", or guests, that rank among some of the best Brazilian artists of the time! The set brings together work from many corners of Jobim's work for Universal, Philips, and Verve ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Antonio Carlos Jobim —
Certain Mr Jobim (Discovery pressing) ... CD Discovery, 1967. Used ... $5.99
A wickedly wonderful album by Antonio Carlos Jobim – recorded in LA in the mid 60s, and a perfect meeting of styles that makes for one of his most compelling albums of the 60s! Jobim sings and plays over pillowy-soft arrangements by Claus Ogerman – lightly dancing numbers that weave ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Universal (Brazil), 1990. Used ... $6.99
With Paula Morelenbaum and Danilo Caymmi. CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Som Livre (Brazil), 1991. Used ... $6.99 16.99
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(Out of print.)
Warner (Brazil), Late 1960s/Early 1980s. Used ... $8.99
Joyce —
Gafieira Moderna ... CD Biscoito Fino (Brazil), 2001. Used ... $4.99
Beautiful new work from Joyce – possibly her best album in years! The lovely Brazilian singer/guitarist blows away all the newcomers in the modern bossa field – and shows the world that she's still one of the strongest talents of her generation. The album's got a stronger jazz ... read more CD
(Still sealed!)
EMI (Brazil), 2008. Used ... $16.99
Wonderful live work from Joyce – a singer we love in any sort of setting, but one who really seems to open up nicely in front of an audience! The approach here is very much in classic Joyce mode – very intimate and personal, with instrumentation that just includes Joyce on guitar, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Joyce —
Music For Sunday Lovers ... CD Omagatoki (Japan), 1990s. Used ... $16.99
Really beautiful work from Joyce – a set that's as lovely as its name, and which contains a wonderful array of work from the less-collected years of her career! Most other Joyce collections focus on her older sides for EMI Brasil, but this set seems to offer more recent recordings – ... read more CD
(Includes obi!)
Sony (Brazil), 1970s. Used ... $0.99
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(Out of print.)
Polygram (Brazil), 1970. Used ... $6.99 9.99
The first solo album by Rita Lee – cut back when she was a member of the groundbreaking Tropicalia trio, Os Mutantes! The album's got a very different feel than her work with that group – and has Rita stepping out as a sophisticated pop singer, almost in the way that Nico did on the ... read more CD
(Sealed 90's Brazilian pressing.)
Lenine —
Lenine In Cite – Ao Vivo ... CD Mr Bongo (UK), 2004. Used ... $6.99
Incredible work from Lenine – easily his best album so far, and that's saying a lot, given the quality of the other sets! This one is landmark, though – the kind of record that seems to push Lenine even further into the stratosphere of MPB, recorded live and delivered with a depth that ... read more CD
(Sealed copy.)
Concept/Universal (Brazil), 1970s/1980s. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99 11.99
Spilt compilation, the first disc with Lins solo, the second joined by a variety of artists. CD
RGE/Bomba (Japan), Early 60s. Used ... $14.99
A wonderful album of sad-tinged bossa tunes sung by the enigmatic Ana Lucia – a really great vocalist who gets superb backings here from Oscar Castro Neves and the Zimbo Trio! The style of the album is slightly more emotive than the usual bossa album of the time – with a dreamy ... read more CD
(2010 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Atlantic, 1966. Used ... $6.99 11.99
Although Herbie and Joao are listed together in the artist credits together for the record, they don't really play together on the record – as did Joao and Stan Getz on their album together. Instead, they trade off tracks of bossa nova material, recorded with Jobim in Rio – Joao's by ... read more CD
(1998 digipack pressing.)
Columbia (Brazil), 1988. Used ... $14.99
Pretty strong 80s fusion – Cesar's on lots of electric keyboards, and the album features guest appearances from Ivan Lins and Sadao Watanabe. There's some nice moments buried in the mix, but the production is a bit slick, toning down the emotion and funk of Mariano's earlier records. Songs ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
EMI (Brazil), 1962. Used ... $12.99
Whimsical samba tunes from Germano Mathias – recorded with backing by Jorge Costa, and a strong, full production mode that really keeps the tracks going strong. Titles include "Maria Espingardina", "Baiano Capoeira", "Desigualdade", "Vaidosa", "Lar ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Yellow House, 2023. Used ... $4.99
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(Packaged in a slim gatefod sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Nucleus/P-Vine (Japan), 1975. Used ... $18.99
A fantastic batch of jazzy grooves – featuring Claudio Medeiros and Victor M of the group Made In Brasil, plus other associates from the Bay Area fusion scene of the 70s! The record's got a strong mix of mellow tunes and funkier ones – with touches of Brazilian jazz and CTI fusion ... (Jazz, Brazil) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
A&M (Japan), 1966. Used ... $9.99
The start of a legend – and the very first album by Sergio Mendes' Brasil 66 group, proudly brought to the world through the godlike talents of a young Herb Alpert! Sergio was no stranger to the recording studio by the time of this set, but the record marked a real shift in his music – ... read more CD
Also available Herb Alpert Presents Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 ... LP 5.99(Out of print and sealed, includes obi.)
A&M, 1967. Used ... $6.99
Dreamy bossa pop from the A&M studios of the 60s – the Brasil 66 sound at its best! The style here is a perfect blend of real Brazilian influences and some of the hipper styles bubbling in the LA studio scene of the time – all locked together perfectly by Sergio Mendes, in the twin- ... read more CD
Also available Look Around ... LP 6.99
Elenco/Midi (Japan), 1964. Used ... $11.99
Sergio Mendes is definitely a swinger – especially on this jazz-based session that was recorded before his famous work with Brasil 66! This album was recorded in New York, at a time when Mendes was one of the hottest things brewing in the bossa scene in Brazil – and apart from the ... read more CD
(1990 Japanese pressing. Artwork has some age spots.)
Mama (Italy), 2023. Used ... $7.99
Musica Latina (Portugal), Late 30s. Used ... $3.99
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(Out of print.)
RCA (Japan), 1977/1979. Used ... $11.99 19.99
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RCA, Late 1970s. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print.)
Eldorado (Brazil), 1980. Used ... $14.99 18.99
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Metro Blue, 1996. Used ... $4.99
A great album that's probably our favorite one by this modern Brazilian singer! The album's a double-length set, split into live and studio songs – all produced by Arto Lindsay and Monte, with a great blend of styles that keeps all the tracks super-fresh. The record features a version of ... read more CD
World Pacific, 1997. Used ... $4.99
Great stuff from Marisa Monte – and a record that's criss-crossed with influences, thanks to production by Arto Lindsay, and performances by Marc Ribot, Bernie Worrell, John Zorn, Ryuchi Sakamoto, Nana Vasconcelos, and Ed Motta! Maybe a bit slicker than the current American press hype would ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 2012. Used ... $1.99 6.99
Wonderful work from Marisa Monte – and a set that may well be the greatest record we've heard from her in years! There's a freshness here that grabs us right away – with the lure we felt when first hearing Monte's music many years ago, but cast here in a completely different style, too ... read more CD
(Sealed.)
EMI (Brazil), Early 80s. Used ... $6.99
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(Sealed copy.)
Polydor (Germany), 1985. Used ... $1.99 3.99
A nicely understated 80s set from Milton Nascimento – a record that still has that heavenly, soaring sensibility in his vocals – but which maybe also has some of the intimacy you might expect from the cover's image of Milton walking alone in a forest! There's some jazzy currents in the ... read more CD
(US pressing.)
Far Out (UK), 1976/1980. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99 6.99
Interesting, soulful work from Milton Nascimento – two different scores from the 70s, both written for ballet! The approach here is similar to some of his studio work of the time – an sophisticated yet soulful blend of instrumentation and vocals, baroque yet touched with the ... read more CD
(Still sealed!)
Ariola/Verve, 1982. Used ... $16.99
One of the more ambitious projects put together by Milton Nascimento – a soaring work that takes the previous sense of majesty in his music even further than before! The tracks were all arranged and directed by Milton, with writing help from Pedro Casaldaliga and Petro Tierra – on ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gearbox (UK), 2020. Used ... $8.99
A sharp blend of edgey guitar, offbeat vocals, and lots of other electronic elements – but still served up with plenty of warmth, thanks to the unique approach of Thiago Nassif! Nassif works here with contributions from Vinicius Cantuaria and Arto Lindsay – and in a way, his music is ... read more CD
EMI (Brazil), 1993. Used ... $9.99
Mellow soul from Brazil, with samba touches on many of the cuts. Titles include "Novo Amor", "Jornada", "Criancas", "Ao Pai", "Conto De Fadas", and "Tem Do De Mim". CD
(Out of print.)
Nora Ney —
Tire Seu Sorriso Do Caminho ... CD Som Livre (Brazil), 1972. Used ... $9.99
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(1999 remastered edition.)
Som Livre (Brazil), 1976. Used ... $11.99
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(1999 remastered edition.)
No Em Pingo D'agua & Cristovao Bastos —
Domingo Na Geral ... CD Lumiar (Brazil), 2001. Used ... $1.99
A set of warm and jazzy instrumental tunes, with plenty of traces of more traditional Brazilian music – performed by the group No Em Pingo D'Agua, joined on this occasion by pianist Cristovao Bastos. The feel is light and free, with plenty of interplay between piano, guitar, and flute – ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Sony (Brazil), 1999. Used ... $1.99
Although this appears to be a greatest hits compilation from the title, most of the tracks on here feel like they are of recent vintage – with that trademark hard heavy percussion sound that Olodum brought to the masses, mixed with modern production styles, jazzy riffing, and a few famous ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Albatroz (Brazil), 1999. Used ... $6.99
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(Sealed copy.)
Luaka Bop (Brazil), 2006. Used 2 CDs ... $3.99
The glorious return of Os Mutantes – a recent live performance that marks the group's first new album in many many years! The show was recorded before a very enthusiastic audience in London – at a time when the city was in the throes of a recent new wave of interest in Tropicalia ... read more CD
Polydor/Universal, 1969. Used ... $6.99
The second set of madness from the legendary Os Mutantes – and like the first, an album done in close collaboration with arranger/producer Rogerio Duprat, whose talents add a new level of genius to the record! The album's got a compelling mix of styles that strikes out on the very first tune ... read more CD
(2006 US pressing.)
BMG (Brazil), 1972. Used ... $14.99
Early work by this popular Brazilian samba group – recorded in the 70s with some strong arrangements that give the record a modern and soulful finish. Titles include "Do Lado Direito Da Rua Direita", "Catimba Criolo", "As Tres Capitais", "Cravos E ... read more CD
(Out of print, 2001 remastered edition – part of the excellent Serie 100 Anos De Musica!)
Excelente/Abril Cultural (Brazil), 1998. Used ... $0.99
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(Out of print.)
Sony, 2004. Used ... $4.99
Rosa's working here in a warm bossa-revival mode – singing and playing acoustic guitar mostly in a smaller group setting, but occasionally working with larger, lusher arrangements – in a sweet set of tracks that's both a tribute and a sequel to Joao Gilberto's legendary 1977 album ... read more CD
(Out of print, small hole through case.)
