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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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Aline Barros —
Novo Millennium – 20 Musicas Do Seculo XX ... CD 
Universal (Brazil), 1990s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Jorge Ben —
Ben E Samba Bom ... CD Universal (Brazil), 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 ... read more CD
Jorge Ben —
Forca Bruta ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
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 ... read more CD
Also available Forca Bruta ... CD 8.99
Jorge Ben —
Samba Esquema Novo ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1963. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The start of an amazing legacy in Brazilian music – and a record that really lives up to its title! Jorge Ben completely reinvents the samba here – and comes up with his own new groove in the process – by blending sharp acoustic guitar lines with rootsy percussion – all at ... read more CD
Also available Samba Esquema Novo (180 gram vinyl) ... LP 39.99
Maria Bethania —
A Tua Presenca ... CD Universal (Brazil), 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful early work from Maria Bethania – an album that's put together with a very sophisticated sound, and a really powerful feel overall! The orchestrations are relatively baroque – sometimes using strings in odd ways, other times bringing in bits of voices – all very much in ... read more CD
Maria Bethania —
Nossos Momentos ... LP 
Philips (Brazil), 1982. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $7.99
A great little live set from Maria Bethania – one recorded with the lighter, looser sound she was using in the early 80s – and which stands as a nice contrast to her more dramatic concert performances of the 70s! The music director for the show is Gilberto Gil, and there's a bit of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has light ring & edge wear.)
Chico Buarque —
Construcao Chico Buarque ... CD Universal (Brazil), 1970s/Early 1980s. Used ... Out Of Stock
20 songs. CD
Mercury/Universal (Brazil), Late 70s/Early 90s. Used ... $1.99 6.99
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Beth Carvalho —
Pagode De Mesa 2 – Ao Vivo ... CD Universal/Indie (Brazil), 2000. Used ... Out Of Stock
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(Out of print and sealed.)
Polydor/Polysom (Brazil), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $39.99 44.99
Classic work from one of Brazil's greatest soul singers of the 70s – an album of rich feeling that's a wonderful bridge between American soul music and some of the sophisticated song stylings of the MPB generation! Cassiano's somewhere in the territory of contemporary Tim Maia – but is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gal Costa —
Gal Costa (1969) ... CD Polygram/Universal (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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. ... read more CD
Astrud Gilberto —
Beach Samba (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Verve/Universal (Japan), 1967. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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 – really opening up, finding new confidence in her vocals, and bridging a few different musical worlds in the process! ... read more 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!)
Polygram/Universal (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99
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 – ... read more CD
Joao Gilberto —
Joao Gilberto In Tokyo (Japanese version) ... CD Universal (Japan), 2003. Used ... Out Of Stock
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
Also available Joao Gilberto In Tokyo ... CD 8.99
Joao Gilberto —
Voz E Violao (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Mercury/Universal (Japan), 2000. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful album by one of the all-time greats! The record is Joao Gilberto's best in years, and it was produced by Caetano Veloso – in a spare, stripped-down style that's very similar to Joao's classic self-titled album from 1973, with an equally moody sound overall! Veloso used some ... read more CD
Toninho Horta —
Moonstone ... CD Verve/Universal (Japan), 1989. Used ... Out Of Stock
A lovely blend of fusion and Brazilian roots – and one of Toninho Horta's standout sets from his US years at Verve! The album's got a warm, organic feel that's quite different from other American fusion of the time – still filled with some of the influences that drove that music in the ... read more CD
Antonio Carlos Jobim —
Brasileiro (Edu & Tom/Universal (Brazil), 1970s. Used 8CD ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful package of work from Antonio Carlos Jobim – an 8CD set that brings together 5 full albums recorded for Philips, plus 3 more CDs that serve as a tribute to the maestro! The core albums are the stuff of legend – Edu & Tom, recorded with Edu Lobo; Elis & Tom, recorded ... read more CD
Antonio Carlos Jobim —
Tom Canta Vinicius – Ao Vivo ... CD Universal (Brazil), 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Paula Morelenbaum and Danilo Caymmi. CD
Concept/Universal (Brazil), 1970s/1980s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Spilt compilation, the first disc with Lins solo, the second joined by a variety of artists. CD
Meirelles E Os Copa 5 —
O Novo Som (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Landmark work by one of the greatest Brazilian jazz groups ever! This mid 60s gem is the second release by sax player JT Meirelles and his legendary Copa 5 combo – a killer group that featured Eumir Deodato on piano, Edison Machado on drums, Roberto Menescal on guitar, Manoel Gusmao on bass, ... read more CD
Meirelles E Os Copa 5 —
O Som – Meirelles E Os Copa 5 (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A landmark in Brazilian music – one of the best jazz recordings to come out of the country during the 60s! Saxophonist JT Meirelles heads up a crack combo that includes Luiz Carlos Vinhas on piano and Dom Um Romao on drums – and the set bristles with the intensity of the best American ... read more CD
Lisa Ono —
Bossa Carioca ... LP Universal (Japan), 1998. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Lisa Ono is at it again – recording a lovely set of bossa tunes with help from Paulo and Daniel Jobim, son and grandson of Antonio Carlos Jobim! The Jobims produced the album with Lisa, and they play guitar and piano on the album – in a moody style that recalls all the best 60s ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lisa Ono —
Bossa Hula Nova ... LP Universal (Japan), 2001. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A great take on the sweet style of the lovely Lisa Ono – a record that combines two great musical passions of the Japanese scene – bossa nova and Hawaiian grooves! And although Lisa's recording in a vaguely Hawaiian mode, the style's nicely different too – mixing her usual bossa ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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.)
Hermeto Pascoal —
Musica Livre De Hermeto Pascoal ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Quite possibly the clearest moment of genius ever from the legendary Hermeto Pascoal – a tremendous album that helped reshape instrumental Brazilian music for many years to come! At one level, the record shares a sound with some of the fuller, richer orchestrations going on in the post-bossa ... read more CD
Baden Powell & Vinicius De Moraes —
Afro-Sambas (Japanese pressing) ... CD Forma/Universal (Japan), 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
A landmark session from the great Baden Powell – a record that completely transformed the sound of his music, and showed the world he had much deeper talents than just simple bossa guitar! The session was done in collaboration with poet Vinicius De Moraes, with additional vocals from ... read more CD
Quarteto Em Cy —
30 Anos ... CD Universal (Brazil), 1960s/1970s/1980s. Used ... Out Of Stock
An excellent compilation of work by this heavenly Brazilian vocal group! The Quarteto Em Cy were one of the loveliest combos of the bossa years, and they continued to make great work into the 70s and 80s – as you'll hear on this "best of" set that spans the group's 30 years in the ... read more CD
Quinteto Violado —
Novo Millennium – 20 Musicas Do Seculo XX ... CD Universal (Brazil), Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Adilson Ramos —
Millennium –20 Musicas Do Seculo XX ... CD Universal (Brazil), 1970s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Elis Regina —
Elis (1973) ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful album from the early 70s – and one that shows Elis Regina really transforming her jazzy bossa style into something far more complicated and baroque! She's working here with her best arranger, Cesar Camargo Mariano, and the tracks feature small-group performances that include ... read more CD
Mercury/Universal (Brazil), 1999. Used ... $2.99 6.99
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Muito Prazer/Universal (Brazil), 1960s/1970s/1990s. Used 2CD ... $4.99
A fantastic collection of work by one of Brazil's greatest arrangers ever! Moacir Santos had an approach that was unlike anyone else – more complicated than Jobim, but with a gentle honesty that made any style sound spontaneous in his hands. The 2CD package features new versions of work ... read more CD
(Out of print Brazillian pressing, slipcover has edgewear.)
Wagner Tiso —
Millennium – 20 Musicas Do Seculo XX ... CD Mercury/Universal (Brazil), Late 80s/Early 90s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Tita —
L'Incomparable Tita ... CD Barclay/Universal (France), 1968. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Beautiful bossa from late 60s France – a really lovely session that mixes the vocals of Tita with jazzy backings from Trio Camara – who we know from their own legendary album on the Saravah label! The sound here is a bit different than bossa from Brazil – somewhat darker at ... read more CD
(2009 French digipak pressing.)
Toque De Prima —
Se Tem Que Ser, Sera ... CD Velas/Universal (Brazil), 2007. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Caetano Veloso —
Noites Do Norte ... CD Universal (Japan), 2000. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A far-reaching album by Caetano – with a wide scope of sounds and influences, from tribal/ethnic percussion, to subtle jazzy backdrops, to guitar-driven numbers that hint at a brief return to rock music. The rich tapestry of themes and images are perfectly linked by Veloso's always-wonderful ... read more CD
Also available Noites Do Norte ... CD 1.99
Caetano Veloso —
Noites Do Norte (Brazilian pressing) ... CD Universal (Brazil), 2000. Used ... Out Of Stock
A far-reaching album by Caetano – with a wide scope of sounds and influences, from tribal/ethnic percussion, to subtle jazzy backdrops, to guitar-driven numbers that hint at a brief return to rock music. The rich tapestry of themes and images are perfectly linked by Veloso's always-wonderful ... read more CD
Also available Noites Do Norte ... CD 1.99(Includes book, slipcover and the original tinted case.)
Caetano Veloso —
Ommagio A Federico E Giulietta ... CD Universal (Brazil), 1999. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful album recorded by Caetano in Italy – one performed live as a tribute to Fredrico Fellini and his wife Giuletta! The tracks are a stunning mix of older Veloso originals, older bossa tunes, and wonderful Nino Rota tunes originally written for Fellini films. Veloso's voice is ... read more CD
Caetano Veloso —
Uns ... CD Philips/Universal (Brazil), 1983. Used ... Out Of Stock
An extremely poetic little set from Caetano Veloso – very personal, and with some nice play with language on some of the album's best tracks – almost recalling his best intimate moments of the 70s! A few tracks are a bit more upbeat – with keyboards and a bit more electricity ... read more CD
Universal (Brazil), 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... $18.99
A wonderful compilation of classic bossa tunes – packaged in a lovely way, and selected by Ruy Castro, who (literally) wrote the book on bossa nova! Castro's the author of a great book on bossa nova – the first of its type in English (and incidentally, often for sale at Dusty Groove!) ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
MPB De Cara Nova ... CD Universal (Brazil), 2005. Used ... Out Of Stock
Music from Monica Salmaso, Jair Oliveira, Eliana Printes, Orlando Morais, Vander Lee, Luciana Mello, Isabella Taviani, Marcela Biasi, Fernanda Porta, Reverse, Karyme Haas, Zanna, and Totonho Villeroy. CD
Various —
Pure Brazil – Caipirinha – 14 Tracks For Drinking & Dancing ... CD Universal (Brazil), 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes tracks by Jorge Ben, Caetano Veloso, Banda Beijo, Luciana Mello, Gilberto Gil, Toquinho & Chico Buarque, Mestre Marcal, and Banda Eva. CD
Various —
Pure Brazil – The Girls From Ipanema – From Astrud To Bebel ... CD Pure Brazil/Universal, 1960s/2002. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Various —
Pure Brazil 2 – Bossa 4 Two Vol 2 – New Duets For Great Moments ... CD Universal, 1960s/1970s/2000s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Classic duets from the early years of the bossa – plus some other great tracks from later years that still continue the spirit! From the start, the gentle warmth of bossa nova made it a perfect platform for male and female singers to interact – and as you'll hear on this well done ... read more CD
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