Esquina de SP (Wilma de Oliveira) SACD is excellent but strange. Each of the formats (MCH SACD, Stereo SACD, CD) has a different, but overlapping, selection of songs.
Kal
Kal
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
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