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The Magic of Brazilian Music

I don't see it mentioned here often, but I have to say that I just melt for Brazilian music. The interwoven rhythms, the glorious melodies, the heart-wrenching nostalgia, and the mix of American jazz and African music on these astounding artists make for an audiophile's dream.

A few artists who just blow my mind:

Milton Nascimento (Beyond words)
Caetano Veloso (A musical genius)
Gilberto Gil
Jorge Ben
Gal Costa (A voice like honey)
Chico Buarque
Maria Bethania
Tom Ze (more experimental--very creative)
Virginia Rodrigues

Beleza Tropical (Brazil Classics) compiled by David Byrne is a good introduction. But if you're like me, that CD will be only the beginning of the addiction.

If any of you have specific recommendations, I may have missed them, so please list them here.
All the best,
Howard
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I'll get some Pinheiro. Thank you for the recommendation. I have Sol Negro as well--what a voice!

Howard
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Will do. Thanks, Psychicanimal.

Just heard a bit of Leila Pinheiro today--fantastic!

I'm always surprised that more audiophiles don't listen to Brazilian music. They always have the most incredible musicians, and stellar production.
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Great suggestions. I'm going shopping right now!

Herman,
Milton & Caetano do each have many albums. Some starting points:

NASCIMENTO:
Milton
Miltons (Listen to the song Sao Vicente & Weeeeeeep!)
Clube da Esquina

VELOSO:
Best of (For a flavor of Veloso)
Tropicalia (with Gilberto Gil)--Will hook you from the first note!

Maria Bethania is Caetano Veloso's sister. I'd like to go to one of their family reunions.

Gal Costa could sing jingles for bathroom cleanser and my heart would still skip a beat.
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There are so many distinctive Brazilian female vocalists, many more that we have here in the states, it seems to me.

I don't know about that, Tubegroover. My 10 yr old niece would have to take issue with that statement, as she'd take Hilary Duff over Gal Costa any day!

Do you live in Brazil, or you just go there to see these concerts, and to make other Brazilian music fanatics jealous?

Thanks for all of the recommendations. My wife is a big lover of samba, so I'll get some of those as well.
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Hilary Duff...you know....Lizzie McGuire.
She's a modern day Debbie Gibson. In other words, the little girls scream over her. A musical talent? Not really. Sorry for the cryptic joke.
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