The music of Sun Ra, taken into very different territory – every bit as cosmic as before, but maybe also a bit more down to earth in its presentation! Sun Ra classics are reworked here by a mix of different Brazilian musicians, with contributions from a few key American artists who really ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Music from David Byrne, Caetano Veloso, Djavan, Banda Feminina Dida, Marisa Monte, Carlinhos Brown, Lura, KD Lang, Madredeus, Smoke City, DJ Spooky,Vinicius Cantuaria, Salvador, and more. (Funky Compilations) CD
An early volume in the Red Hot series of benefit compilations, with a Brazilian theme, and as with others in the series, a broad range of artists, often pairing new with old. 21 tracks in all, some with only the most tenuous connection to Brazilian music, but others a brilliant fusion of new ... (New Grooves) read moreCD
The Red Hot series returns to Rio – for a 2CD set with a pretty incredible roster – steeped in a love of Brazilian music and featuring many classic and contemporary Brazilian artists as well as international adventurers! It's pretty impressive – if you thought the Red Hot series ... (New Grooves) read moreCD