Lagoa

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Cape Verdean Boy Gé Mendes has made eight albums, but Lagoa is his first introduction to U.S. audiences. His light, dusky vocals are laid over gentle tracks whose simplicity belay the solid grooves they contain. Moving in a Brazilian/acoustic-Africa axis, he displays a very sensual authority over his material, most of which is self-penned. Ballads and light dance beats coalesce together in a totally harmonious environment where the African and Portuguese meet in perfect counterpoint. Like much of the music from Cape Verde, Lagoa is--deliciously--both sunny and sad. Reflection and passion are intertwined under timeless island skies, carried by a warm trade wind whose history hints at the reasons for the cosmopolitan appeal of Lagoa. --Derek Rath

Tracks:

Nha Tchon
Jola
Beijo de Longe
Choros
Lagoa
Ayuweh
Pampario
Milagre
Africa
Cumba Letu
Dia Nasce
Lisamor

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Cape Verdean Boy Gé Mendes has made eight albums, but Lagoa is his first introduction to U.S. audiences. His light, dusky vocals are laid over gentle tracks whose simplicity belay the solid grooves they contain. Moving in a Brazilian/acoustic-Africa axis, he displays a very sensual authority over his material, most of which is self-penned. Ballads and light dance beats coalesce together in a totally harmonious environment where the African and Portuguese meet in perfect counterpoint. Like much of the music from Cape Verde, Lagoa is--deliciously--both sunny and sad. Reflection and passion are intertwined under timeless island skies, carried by a warm trade wind whose history hints at the reasons for the cosmopolitan appeal of Lagoa. --Derek Rath

Customer Reviews:

Stuning!!!!.......2006-04-27

Stunning

Absolutely love Boy Ge Mendes and his talent/gift. His music is powerful, sensitive & smooth.

Jah bless you,
-Loca

My man Boy Ge Mendes...what can I say.......2004-01-06

I received this CD as a Christmas gift this year from a friend that I've turned him onto Boy Ge Mendes. I love this CD #5 Lagoa and #7 Pampario are my favorite songs. I love this CD just as much as the Noite de Morabeza CD. I love this man's style...What can I say, I'll say it again...I would love to see him in concert.

Dreamy, sweet, gentle, GREAT.......2001-11-15

I am not normally keen on sweet gentle music. But this music is just so sweet, so gentle, and so healing; yet at the same time, so accomplished and rich. I can think of few people who would not enjoy the music of this little-known Cap Verde artist. The guitar moves along with gentle authority, and it is like lying in a river, being healed and carried to new and lovely lands. As a radio DJ, one of the best albums I have ever heard.

Boy Oh Boy, Ge What A Great Album.......2000-03-16

I learned about this album through Rhythm Music Magazine's CD program. It is literally one of the best albums I have purchased in years. Every cut is different and compelling. A real treasure that I play over and over again. Too bad Mendes is not better known.

Average customer rating:

Gritos Que Se Perderam
Compadre Lagoa
Manufacturer: Atracao Fonografica
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music

General | International | Styles | Music

General | Latin Music | Styles | Music

International | Imports | Stores | Music

Latin Music | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0009SQ214
Release Date: 2005-05-16

Tracks:

Minha Biografia
Subungo No Campo Fundo
Egua Gatiada Do Tio Muvencio
Lamentos de Um Velho Pescador
Coplas de Um Vira Mundo
Troca das Bebidas E O Cavalo Bebedor de Cerveja
Magoas de Posteiro
Gritos Que Se Perderam
Tio Juvencio E a Egua
Deja Hoje
Pe No Estribo
Venda Da Egua Gatiada
Vozes Bubais
Evolucao Da Historia Da Humanidade

Average customer rating:

Lagoa, Vol. 13
Various Artists
Manufacturer: 541
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00018CYIW
Release Date: 2004-12-15

Tracks:

From Inside The Speaker (Original Mix)
Mirror
Summer@M3 (Tomaz Vs Kobbe Remix)
Exotix
Get On Up (Chris Liebing Remix)
Compressor
Korosion
My Telephone Is Dead
Emergence
American Madness
Palm Reef
Traffic (Max Walder Remix)
Hitmachines 2 (Part 7)
Massiv-Tech
Hey You (Manu Kenton Remix)
Too Much To Handle

Album Details

"lagoa 13" is a Perfect Reflection of What's Hot in Belgium's Premire Techno Club at the French Border of the Same Name. All Tracks Are Selected by the Club's Resident DJ'S, Frank Biazzi and Manu Kenton, and is a Real Must for Clubbers, with Tracks from Chris Liebing, Johannes Heil, Frank Bizaai, Alex Peace, DJ Tiesto, Angel Alanis, Manu Kanton and More.

Vindo Da Lagoa/Professor De Embolada/Recado a Sao

Average customer rating:

Vindo Da Lagoa/Professor De Embolada/Recado a Sao

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music

International | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B000AQKYBO
Release Date: 2005-08-02

Average customer rating:

Lagoa de Canoa, Vol. 2
Hermeto Pascoal
Manufacturer: Movieplay Brasil
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music

General | Latin Music | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00004UZFO
Release Date: 1995-10-31

Average customer rating:

Lagoa de Canoa, Vol. 1
Hermeto Pascoal
Manufacturer: Movieplay Brasil
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music

General | Latin Music | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00008FENQ
Release Date: 1995-10-31

Average customer rating:

Vindo La Da Lagoa
Biquini Cavadao , and Capital Inicial
Manufacturer: Universal
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B00004TW01
Release Date: 2000-05-17

Album Details

Mama Africa and Vapor Barato on a Two CD Box Set.