Nha Mundo (My World)

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On Nha Mundo, singer Maria de Barros makes her debut with a sensual but ultimately joyous mix of Cape Verdean music, which is a melting pot of traditional Portuguese, Cuban, Argentinean and West African styles. Much is going to be made of the fact that the young singer is goddaughter to the island country's greatest star, Cesaria Evora, but de Barros is smart enough to follow her own artistic path: Evora's music is often slow and bittersweet, carried by her deep and fragile voice; de Barros plays down the sad mornas and coladeiras in favor of galloping boleros and sambas, and her voice and phrasing is closer to Susana Baca than Evora. Singing in the Portuguese Creole dialect on Nha Mundo, which translates as "My World," she transcends the language barrier to give listeners a fun and friendly tour of the country’s sun-drenched idyll. Highlights include the uplifting "Cabo Verde N’ot Era" and the softly swaying "Nha Primero." --Tad Hendrickson

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Average customer rating: Lazy, lovely, jazzy Afro-Latin elements Maria de Barros: Nha Mundo Nha Mundo -- Maria de Barros Amazing... follow the footsteps of her godmother Cesaria

Nha Mundo (My World) Maria de Barros Manufacturer: Narada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Dança Ma Mi: Dance With Me Di Korpu Ku Alma Balancê Encantamento Guarda-Me a Vida Na Mão ASIN: B0000C3I8L Release Date: 2003-09-16

Tracks:

1. Riberonzinha
2. Cabo Verde N'ot Era
3. Regresa
4. Djabraba Nha Terra Natal
5. Nha Primero Lar
6. Mi Nada Um Ca Tem
7. La GLoria Eres Tu
8. So Um Melodia
9. Nao Nhu
10. Triste Gonia
11. Nha Mundo
12. Manha De Carnaval

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On Nha Mundo, singer Maria de Barros makes her debut with a sensual but ultimately joyous mix of Cape Verdean music, which is a melting pot of traditional Portuguese, Cuban, Argentinean and West African styles. Much is going to be made of the fact that the young singer is goddaughter to the island country's greatest star, Cesaria Evora, but de Barros is smart enough to follow her own artistic path: Evora's music is often slow and bittersweet, carried by her deep and fragile voice; de Barros plays down the sad mornas and coladeiras in favor of galloping boleros and sambas, and her voice and phrasing is closer to Susana Baca than Evora. Singing in the Portuguese Creole dialect on Nha Mundo, which translates as "My World," she transcends the language barrier to give listeners a fun and friendly tour of the country's sun-drenched idyll. Highlights include the uplifting "Cabo Verde N'ot Era" and the softly swaying "Nha Primero." --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

Lazy, lovely, jazzy Afro-Latin elements.......2004-09-02

Despite the charged attention given to music from the isle of Cabo Verde in recent years, Cesaria Evora remains the better-known of the Cabo musicians - but watch out Cesaria, Maria de Barros is right beyond you and coming up strong.
 NHA MUNDO holds the same lazy, jazzy Afro-Latin elements which made Cesaria's works so compelling - with the added attraction of smooth vocals surpassing most of Maria de Barrlos' would-be competitors.

Maria de Barros: Nha Mundo.......2004-04-05

Maria de Barros is a rare modern performer whose live performances may be even better than their studio CDs. I was already a fan of Ms. de Barros and went to see her recently at a live club performance. It was really more like a dance or party. There were many Cape Verdians there, including the Ambassador to the U.S. Ms. de Barros gave a very soulful, lively, heartfelt performance and encouraged all there to dance, or at other times, to sing along to what must be well-known songs in Cape Verde. She performed all the songs on her CD, as well as other songs that were just as good. While her style is similar to her godmother, Cesaria Evora, her tempo is more upbeat, but her connection to Cape Verde and her feeling for her people seem as deep. The songs on her CD range from romantic ballads to Cape Veridan "blues" -- morna -- to more upbeat dance coladeiras -- and a beautiful arrangement of the Brasilian song from the movie Black Orpheus -- Manha de Carnaval. As an interesting note, Ms. de Barros picked out Manha de Carnaval before knowing that it was one of her parents' favorites when they were falling in love. I would encourage anyone who is a fan of Cesaria Evora, world music, fado, or anyone who just enjoys a soulful, talented singer who has an ear for excellent songs (some of the songs on her CD are by her grandfather) to buy her excellent CD.

Nha Mundo -- Maria de Barros.......2004-03-16

I can only second the comments of the previous reviewer. Maria de Barros is a hypnotic singer, with varying styles, from the reggae of the first song on the CD, Riberconzinha, to a nice variety of songs that range from romantic ballads to haunting melodies about Cape Verde. The CD ends with a beautiful and very interesting arrangement of a classic Brasilian classic Manha de Carneval. Maria's voice is sultry and heartfelt, uplifting but not simple.

Amazing... follow the footsteps of her godmother Cesaria.......2003-09-20

I've heard her, a few months ago, and it did not take much time to realize how great she was. The CD is incredible! Musicians like Djin Job, Kalu Monteiro and Ze Rui complements the beautiful voice and well-written songs, but you don't really have to understand Capeverdean to appreciate the music. The coladeiras will move you and the mornas will make you envisage Cape Verde. A must have for any world music lover.

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