Vinicius & Toquinho [Import]

1. Como E Duro Trabalhar

2. Samba Da Volta

3. Carta Que Nao Foi Mandada

4. Triste Sertao

5. Carta Ao Tom 74

6. Canto E Contraponto

7. Samba Pra Vinicius

8. Sem Medo

9. Samba Do Jato

10. As Cores De Abril

11. Tudo Na Mais Santa Paz

Vinicius & Toquinho,Vinicius De Moraes,Toquinho,Universal,World Music

Average customer rating: Remarkable and gorgeous A beautiful homage.

Maria Bethania Sings the Vinicius de Moraes Songbook Maria Bethânia Manufacturer: Drg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Live at the Blue Note The Unknown Live at Minas Our Moments Alibi ASIN: B000HRME82 Release Date: 2006-10-03

Tracks:

1. Modinha
2. Poetica I / O astronauta
3. Minha namorada
4. A felicidade
5. Tarde em Itapoa
6. Lamento no morro / Monologo de Orfeu
7. Mulher, sempre mulher
8. Gente humilde
9. O mais - que - perfeito
10. O que tinha de ser
11. Bom dia bencao
12. Voce e eu
13. Eu nao exosto sem voce
14. Nature boy (Encantado)

Customer Reviews:

Remarkable and gorgeous.......2007-03-24

A celebratory triumph of a poet, songwriter, and performer who embodied a love of life, good company, melody, and the beauty of women and words. Bethania's voice is as remarkable as Vinicius's twin talents for poetry and the pleasures of love. This album somehow manages to out-ballad her great career of balladeering, AND have more energy and pleasure in the "up" sambas as well. Superb and varied arrangement throughout, among the best in modern MPB.

I could listen to Mulher, Sempre Mulher and Tarde em Itapua all afternoon. Actually, I have!

A beautiful homage........2006-11-14

One of Brazil's greatest voices tackles the back catalogue of one of its greatest songwriters.

Maria Bethânia has carved out a distinctive place for herself amongst the pantheon of Brazilian greats of the last half century.
Her love for the dramatic, the theatrical and the unashamedly romantic has earned her a place in the hearts of a devoted fan-base and today, 40 years after her debut show in Rio set her on the path to stardom, she is still one of the biggest names in Brazilian music.

It is also 40 years since she first met the legendary poet, lyricist and co-founder of the bossa nova movement Vinícius de Moraes, an early supporter with whom she went on to forge an enduring friendship.
To celebrate this double anniversary, Bethânia has produced "Que Falta Você Me Faz" ( this is the original title of the album), a homage to Vinícius that draws on material from across his luminous career, including his near-mythical collaborations with Tom Jobim and Baden Powell.

Typically, Bethânia has sought out material with a dramatic edge. Her selections range from the smooth, confident samba of `Lamento no Morro' to the introspective `O Astronauta'. Her smoky, controlled delivery is complemented perfectly by an expansive musical setting based around sensitive arrangements of piano, guitar and percussion. Unfortunately, the glossy, overwrought strings that Bethânia too often relies upon to provide the emotional punch are also present on many of the tracks, needlessly distracting from the otherwise subtle performances.

"Que Falta..." is at its best on songs such as "Modinha" and the closing "Nature Boy" (with brother Caetano Veloso) when the backing is kept simple, allowing the quality of the songwriting and Bethânia's remarkable voice to shine.
At moments of undeniable beauty such as these, the set borders on perfection.

Average customer rating: Quite average A world rhapsody All that a performance can be. Good music, engineering could be better a classical-Latin music blend

Obrigado Brazil Live in Concert Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Duets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Piazzolla, Astor | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ma, Yo-Yo | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Sony | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics | Desktops | Monitors | Networking | Notebooks Similar Items: Obrigado Brazil Soul of the Tango: The Music of Astor Piazzolla Amorosa Paris La Belle Époque Entre Amigos/Among Friends ASIN: B0001CCX4S Release Date: 2004-02-10

Tracks:

1. Libertango
2. Chega de Saudade
3. Merengue
4. Menino
5. Aguas de Marco
6. Wapango
7. Doce de coco
8. Cristal
9. Andante and Allegro from Tango Suite
10. Afro
11. Bodas de Prata & Quatro Cantos
12. Aquarela do Brazil
13. Zita
14. So Danco Samba

Customer Reviews:

Quite average.......2007-06-27

It's not a bad quality CD but the music is variable and different. Even though I like most types of music, I think the composition is just average.

A world rhapsody.......2006-12-28

This is suberbly enhanced performance CD that captures Yo-Yo Ma and friends at their musical heights. The accompanying musicians, the Assasds, Paquito you-know-who, Kathyrn Stott and others add beautiful textures to the compositions of Piazzolla and Jobim to create a Latin influenced classical painting. This is music to play, go about your business at home and enjoy the different influences coming together. The sadness and happiness blend to reveal the emotions of life. Favorite songs include D'Rivera's "Afro" that sneaks up on you like breaking dawn to reveal the sunshine and life anew. Also Piazzolla's "Tango Suite" is a frenzied Yo-Yo Ma performance with suttle breaks on cello giving way to the Assadd's beautiful quite work on guitars to spike and peak your interest numerous times.This is good background music but it grabs your attention and makes you listen carefully so it can turn on you and be very demanding. Good for those quite times of work or reading.

All that a performance can be........2006-02-11

Keep in mind that The studio version of this performance is nothing short of brilliant. The material includes pieces from the likes of Astor Piazzolla, Jobim and Paquito D'Rivera. Then you come to discover that there is a live concert version (and Dvd) of the disc. There is nothing like having your cake and your ice cream in the same bowl. Well that is what the release of this disc is, Cake and Ice cream with the cherry on the top.

Peace:
The*Hot*Wax*Kid

Good music, engineering could be better.......2005-05-05

I bought the disk after hearing about the colaboration on NPR. The songs and performances are impecable, the variety is satisfying and fun. My only complaint is that the quality of the recording leaves something to be desired. Several times the recording level is not balanced between the instruments so that when listening to YoYo Ma playing, when joined by the saxaphone, it comes in too loud and ruins the mood.

I almost always prefer the live perfomances when the energy of the audience carries over to the performers. This is one case when I wish I had gotten the studio version.

a classical-Latin music blend.......2005-04-22

Yo Yo Ma and his fellow musicians make beautiful music in this mellow adaptation of melodies that have their origin in Latin America.
The opening track is a version of "Libertango", heard in the fabulous soundtrack of the film "The Tango Lesson", and one of the three compositions by Astor Piazzolla, in this concert that was recorded live at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall in 2003. The group of assorted and marvelous musicians toured the world with this music, and there is a cohesion between the performers and the material they are playing that is evident, and a pleasure to hear. One hears the applause, but it is not obtrusive, and the sound is excellent for a live recording.

Very impressive is the clarinet of 6 time Grammy Award winner and composer Paquito D'Rivera, who wrote 3 of the tracks, and shows his virtuosity and Cuban soul in 7 pieces, and I especially like his "Merengue".
Rosa Passos sings and plays guitar on 4 tracks, and has a soft, clear, and pleasing voice, and 3 of the songs she interprets so well are by her fellow countryman and Brazilian bossa nova artist Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Other musicians are Sergio and Odair Assad on guitars, Kathryn Scott on piano, Nilson Matta on bass, and Cyro Baptista on percussion. Yo Yo Ma is of course the household name among them, and is masterful in his interpretations throughout; I especially like him in D'Rivera's "Afro", a fascinating piece with some experimental sounds.
Other favorites for me are D'Rivera's "Wapango", and "Cristal" (Camargo Mariano), a rhythmic duet between Ma and Scott that is terrific.
This CD has the feel of a classical chamber concert, with the warmth of melodious Latin compositions, and is a nice and unique musical treat.
The foldout insert has liner notes by D'Rivera, recording info, and mini bios of Ma's 7 fellow musicians; total playing time is 72'07.

This package contains a bonus DVD, that includes 3 videos:
1. Piazzolla's "Libertango", from the original soundtrack of Sally Potter's film "The Tango Lesson", with clips of the great tango dancer Pablo Veron.
2. "Brasileirinho", by Waldir Azevedo, featuring Paquito D'Rivera, from the "Obrigado Brazil" CD.
3. Jobim's "Chega de Saudage" interpreted by Rosa Passos, from the "Obrigado Brazil" CD.
It also includes a very short interview with Yo Yo Ma.

Average customer rating:

Os Afro-Sambas de Baden E Vinicius Baden Powell , and Vinicius de Moraes Manufacturer: Universal 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 Similar Items: Clube da Esquina Vinicius & Odette Lara Elis & Tom Tristeza on Guitar Baden Powell Live ASIN: B000EZ8BFC Release Date: 2006-05-29

Tracks:

1. Canto De Ossanha
2. Canto De Xango
3. Bocoche
4. Canto De Lemanja
5. Tempo De Amor
6. Canto Do Caboclo Pedra
7. Tristeza E Solidao
8. Lamento De Exu

Average customer rating: Good cd - - BY YO-YO MA

Obrigado Brazil Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Villa-Lobos, Heitor | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Villa-Lobos, Heitor | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ma, Yo-Yo | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: French Sonatas (Multichannel/Stereo) Solo Silk Road Journeys: When Strangers Meet In Full Swing (Multichannel/Stereo) Holst The Planets & Britten Four Sea Interludes / Bernstein, New York Philharmonic (SACD) ASIN: B0000AC8LF Release Date: 2003-07-29

Tracks:

1. Cristal
2. Chega de Saudade
3. Lenda Do Caboclo
4. Doce de C
5. Dansa Brasileira
6. Apelo
7. Dansa Negra
8. I X 0 (Um a Zero)
9. Menino
10. Samambaia
11. Carinhoso
12. Alma Brasileira
13. O Amor Em Paz
14. Bodas de Prata/Quatro Cantos
15. Brasileirinho
16. Salvador [*]

Customer Reviews:

Good cd - - BY YO-YO MA.......2004-07-23

In case you were wondering - this is by Yo-Yo Ma - the famous classical Cellist. Playing with many "special guests"

Not my style but a lot of friends really like this one.

THIS IS THE SACD VERSION - won't play on regular cd players.

Average customer rating: another great release from Vinicius! His Best Release Wonderful, happy, charming, wistful, modern Salve O Vinicius....... It is brazilian music at its best.

Sol Na Cara Vinicius Cantuaria Manufacturer: Gramavision ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Silva Horse & Fish Vinicius (Cliche Do Cliche) Tucuma Rive Gauche Rio ASIN: B00000322T Release Date: 1997-07-01

Tracks:

1. Sem Pisar No Chao
2. Rio Negro
3. Samba De Estrela
4. Ludo Real
5. Sutis Diferencas
6. Este Seu Olhar
7. Sol Na Cara
8. O Nome Dela
9. Corre Campo
10. O Grande Lance E Fazer Romance
11. O Vento
12. Labrea

Amazon.com

A Brazilian expatriate living in Brooklyn, former rock star and hit songwriter Vinicius Cantuária recorded six records in his native land prior to teaming up with producer Arto Lindsay and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto for his first American album. Cantuária always claims that moving to New York actually made him become more Brazilian. Indeed, the deep and understated Sol na Cara ("The Sun on Your Face") consists mostly of subtle bossa nova melodies (often cowritten with Caetano Veloso, Sakamoto, and others) set to the undulating folk rhythms of northern Brazil. While Cantuária's lyrics, soft voice, and nylon-stringed acoustic-guitar playing signify unabashed romanticism (even when he's singing about his favorite soccer players), Sakamoto's atmospheric keyboards lend an air of almost otherworldly cosmopolitanism to a 1996 album that seems to have aged like a fine wine. --Richard Gehr

Customer Reviews:

another great release from Vinicius!.......2003-10-10

Great album! Different than "Vinicus" but almost equal in the quality of the material offered. Strong songs with hooks and pleasantries all over the place. Romantic - highly recommended!

His Best Release.......2002-08-15

I agree with the reviewer that said that this is Vinicius Cantuaria's best US release. I first really got into him with the Brasil 2Mil compilation piece (first track here) and it was togetherness ever since. I first picked up his latest realease, Vinicius, followed by Tocuma, and oddly, I found the quality better as I went back in time to his earlier releases until I picked this one up.

His sound is very dark and soulful, this is an acoustic album. His style tends to use sound effects in the background, but there is a charm to his style that makes him very easy to listen to. A smooth voice and a nice message. He is a poet. This particular release has the translations in the cover sheet which also is a nice touch to those that cannot speak portuguese. Good touch IMO.

I'd pick this one up - definitely before the later two. And if you like this, pick up some of Joao Gilberto's acoustic releases - namely Voz e Viola.

Wonderful, happy, charming, wistful, modern.......2001-12-01

Like Joao Gilberto's or Antonio Carlos Jobim's godchild, Vinicius wooes us with neo-Bossa Nova sounds: sweet and sublime and so joyful and wistful.

His later material (Tucuma, for example) is more "neo", but these songs reflects the older bossa nova sweet cadence.

I especially liked Samba da Estrela, but all are great.

Salve O Vinicius..............2001-07-03

Although he has recorded MANY lps in Brasil this was the first US release cd from the New York based self described practicioner of Nova Bossa Nova, Vinicius Cantuaria. It is the absolute BEST of his 3 USA releases to date!(The other 2 are superb also) There is not a bad track on the entire cd, not ONE musical gesture wasted. Vinicius' vocals are in the "classis bossa style", but the arrangements are more "contemporary", Vinicius has progressed in his niche much as Tom Jobim continued to grow and expand HIS vocabulary.(Check out Urubu & Matita Pere to see what I mean). Subsequent Vinicius cds and his STRONG presence on a cd from percussionist Mauro Refosco show even more of the new cultural cannibalism , incorporating members of the New York new music underground, jazz "rebels" like Bill Frisell, and rock icons David Byrne & Laurie Anderson. AMAZON has provided listening of this cd, but PERSONALLY, I think they "missed" some of the cd's FINEST TRACKS! "Samba de Estrela" celebrates Vinicius' love for his favorite futebol club,(risos!!!!!), "O grande Lance......" is a BEAUTIFUL ballad, and Corre Campo is a glorious tribute to the Bumba-Meu -Boi. Thanks goodness the David Byrne , the English , and Japonese musics fans (among others) have shown such interest in the GREAT , almost forgotten Musicos Brasileiros,as Vinicius, Marcos Valle, Tom Ze, Itamar Assumpcao and of course, Victor Assis Brasil and HERMETO PASCOAL --I have been able to replace some old scratched lps , and NEW RECORDINGS from these musicians have been released thanks to the new interest in their artistry!... (O Itamar"s 2 cd set, "Bicho das Sete Cabecas" is a MUST for fans of Tom Ze or Arrigo!! All 3 Vinicius Cantuaria cds flow naturally from one to another, so I will implore you check out all 3 in this one review-- GOOD LISTENING!

It is brazilian music at its best........1998-07-16

This is a complete treat to the ear, from the first to the last song--one of those rare CD's that you can buy not just for one or two songs. Some of the tracks are co-authored with Caetano Veloso and they are excellent samples of good bossa-nova. Cantuaria also introduced some popular themes that are delightful. The CD booklet includes translations that make English listeners to enjoy--though limited as it can be through a translation--the poetry of the original lyrics.

Average customer rating:

O Grande Encontro De Maria Creuza , Vinicius de Moraes , and Toquinho Manufacturer: Som Livre ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000G8VG Release Date: 1999-12-15

Tracks:

1. Tarde Em Itapoan
2. Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar
3. Maria Vai Com As Outras
4. Samba Em Preludio
5. Para Viver Um Grande Amor
6. Minha Namorada
7. Testamento
8. Morena Flor
9. Regra Tres
10. Tonga Da Mironga Do Kabul
11. Que Maravilha
12. No Colo Da Serra
13. Voce Abusou/Maria Creuza

Album Details

With Maria Creusa & Toquinho.

Average customer rating: Melancholic and more Traditional Get the album "Vinicius" and leave this one alone. Top-Notch Brazilian music; the REAL DEAL Cool Bossa with shades of Zen Relaxed Depth, Mature Musicianship

Tucuma Vinicius Cantuaria Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Vinicius (Cliche Do Cliche) Sol Na Cara Horse & Fish Silva Rive Gauche Rio ASIN: B00000HYI9 Release Date: 1999-03-16

Tracks:

1. Amor Barsileiro
2. Maravilhar
3. Sanfona
4. Aracaju
5. Aviso Ao Navegante
6. Pra Gil
7. Tucuma
8. Retirante
9. Igarape
10. Joia
11. Vivo Isolado Do Mundo

Amazon.com's Best of 1999

Brazilian star Vinicius Cantuária moved to New York in the '90s and has been keeping company with avant-popsters and jazzers such as Arto Lindsay and Bill Frisell, both present here. Tucumã is rivetingly beautiful from the first play, keeping its bossa nova rhythms light on their feet while sprinkling offbeat, Tusk-like touches through the mix. Even more than Cantuária's previous Sol na Cara, this is a keeper. --Rickey Wright

Amazon.com

Bossa nova has a deceptively easy-on-the-ear feel. The harmonic twists and turns, the compact rhythmic variations, the tricky melodies all seem smoothed out by the whispering of the words, the soft touch. In moving beyond bossa nova, singer, guitarist, percussionist, and songwriter Vinicius Cantuária takes a similar strategy. Working with an impressive group of guests, including Laurie Anderson, Bill Frisell, Arto Lindsay, Sean Lennon, Nana Vasconcelos--the list is long--Cantuária offers music that reveals itself bit by bit, in the details. His opening "Amor Brasileiro," a bossa nova, includes a quirky guitar and a Milesian trumpet; "Maravilhar" suggests a sly tribute to Getz/Gilberto. Every piece has a peculiar twist, and the overall effect is at once familiar and fresh: the urgency of "Sanfona"; the slightly sinister, obsessive "Retirante"; the slightly off-kilter "Aviso do Navegante." The music is easy on the ear, all right, but you will want to take a closer listen--it is worthy. --Fernando Gonzalez

Customer Reviews:

Melancholic and more Traditional.......2004-10-08

Vinicius Cantuaria is an artist with a stunning resume. Born in Manaus, the style of his music tends to connect different states of Brazil with a sound that will paint a picture of nature in your mind. He's worked with talented musicians from all over; Ryiuchi Sakamoto, David Byrne, Arto Lindsay, Bill Frissell, Jaques Morelenbaum and many many others. From this list you can imagine that Vinicius is of a more classical and musically rich sound and "Tucuma" to me is a good example of this.

The feel of the cd is very acoustic with a few sound effects at different times and slight electronic dashes in select tracks. But to stress it, this is a very acoustic album wit ha traditional feel. It starts out with Amor Brasileiro, a track with no real bass at all. Just his haunting yet easy voice over the guitars. Maravilhar is a track that has a nice samba beat in the background - very very romantic. Sanfona kicks it up a little bit, but then it's sraight into acoustic bliss with Aracaju. "Pra Gil" - the music is like the moment just before the sun melts into the landscape. But the lyrics... tell a different tale. This is a cd that reminds me of the fall, the leaves changing and countryside roads along the coast.

This is NOT an album that will inspire you to jump out of bed and run a few sprints. But I do like this album - maybe not as much as "Vinicius" which came afterwards, but maybe as much as "Sol Na Cara". The music is great and the songs are very rich and I'd recommend it to anyone that's already a fan of his work, or looking for something more relaxed. And if you dig this, you'd probably like music by Celso Fonseca. Vinicius Cantuaria has a few more releases out too - one new one titled "Horse & Fish" and a live performance. Only a few days ago he performed live in NYC and before that Washington DC but I think he's now in Europe.

Get the album "Vinicius" and leave this one alone........2003-10-10

This album is okay, but not near the achievement of the follow up "Vinicius." "Sol Na Cara" the album preceeding this one is pretty good too. I had the pleasure of witness Mr. Cantuaria live in NYC's Tonic bar not too long ago and it was an amazing set. Apparently there is a new live double CD out now (2003) but it's difficult to find.

Top-Notch Brazilian music; the REAL DEAL.......2001-08-19

Get this! Very little chance of anyone who's not tone-deaf being disappointed by this disc! I found the CD of "Tucuma' Used and bought it immediately after I downloaded "Agua Rasa," (from Cantauria's most recent album), which is the single most poetic and beautiful song they have for free-download at Amazon.

The first tune on "Tucuma": "Amor Brasileiro," is in the same vein and maybe even better than "Agua Rasa"; too bad you can't hear a sample here. It's one of the most romantic songs I've ever heard but it's more than just simple 'romance,' this guy has a poet's sensibility that pushes his tunes far above anyone else. He's in a class of his own like Gilberto and Jobim but his musicianship and sound concept is more influenced by modern pop and experimental sounds than straight Jazz (he even has a wonderfully eccentric tribute instrumental written for Ryuichi Sakamoto). And he's totally into his own thing, and sometimes even progressive enough to be in avant-garde territory as in the tune "Retirante" featuring a guest appearence by Laurie Anderson. Also: surprise of surprises, Sean Lennon, the son of the ultra-famous you know who and who, plays bass guitar on some of these tunes alongside New York jazz scene heavyweights. The great guitarist Bill Frisell makes an invaluable contribution to the sound and some tunes also add great eccentric understated string arrangments that never ever get in the way of the heart and soul of Canuaria's art but add sophistication and spice. Believe me, no one hates string sections more than me when they're not done right, and all the arrangements here are damn near perfect. In fact, my least favorite tune is the one that sounds the most like Getz/Gilberto and has a sax solo on it: "Maravilhar". There might have been some pressure to write at least one sort of 'familiar' tune like this, I don't know, but everything else is rooted in Bossa yet quite fresh and anti-rehash.

All in all, 8 out of 11 tunes on this album I never program around them and the other 3 I sometimes put in as a variation which is to say, it merits a high recommendation indeed!

P.S. If you like this album, check out "na rua, na chuva, na fazenda..." by Hyldon which is not just a classic of 1970s Brazilian music, unknown in the USA, but one of the greatest soul albums ever made, on a par with anything by Bobby Womack, Marvin Gaye or Bill Withers.

Cool Bossa with shades of Zen.......2001-02-14

As a long time fan of Jobim's music and Joao Gilberto's muted guitar chords/off-beat vocals , I am delighted to see that their ground-breaking idiom, after almost 40 years, still lends itself to fresher sounds. Cantuaria has a rounded,earthly voice in contrast to fragile tone of Gilberto. But the comparison must end there : he does sing effortlessly and meditatively. The real beauty of this album is in the sparse/modern instrumentation. Check out Nana Vasconcelos with his haunting berimbau in Joia, a clever song about happiness. Enjoy these minimalist and tasteful song collection in an age of excess productions.

Relaxed Depth, Mature Musicianship.......1999-12-01

This album was announced as "new Bossa Nova" - which turns out to be something like "Bossa Nova Nova", hm, well... in Germany, there used to be a jazz festival called "Post This, Neo That". So much for this.
Tucuma is another example for the strong capability of some contemporary Brazilian musicians to link their tradition directly with oversears and directly with the future (Like Lenine, Caetano, Daude). It's amazing: There's the relaxed voice and acoustic guitar playing of Vinicius Cantuaria, his rich compositions, then there's Bill Frisell and some other New Yorkers bringing in their interpretation of Brazil, and then there is an additional layer of sample/loop/sound-design behind everything - and it works. You will enjoy this album over and over again, there's a richness of detail that invites closer listening and never fails to reveal some further beauty.

Average customer rating: Sweetly modern Brazilian music Sweet and romantic A true work of art - Buy it now! Bossa evolution A fantastic CD

Vinicius (Cliche Do Cliche) Vinicius Cantuaria Manufacturer: Transparent Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sol Na Cara Tucuma Horse & Fish Silva Live: Skirball Center 8/7/03 ASIN: B00005A88A Release Date: 2001-03-06

Tracks:

1. Clicho Clich
2. Ela e Carioca
3. Agua Rasa
4. Ordinaria
5. Quase Choro
6. Rio
7. Confusa
8. Nova de Sete
9. O Irapuru
10. Caju

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

Though he uses the luscious framework of traditional bossa nova--steamy rhythms, bittersweet melodies, and soft singing--Brazilian star Vinicius Cantuaria is more subversive than slavish. As on his previous stateside releases, 49-year-old Cantuaria draws upon the modern language of sampling, sound effects, and the mood of dark soundtracks to imbue his forlorn, deeply blue acoustic bossa with an otherworldly quality. A former drummer with Caetano Veloso, Cantuaria seems to enjoy slow-motion fission. His songs float and drift, suspended in space by the slightest effort of his liquid voice and gentle acoustic guitar strumming. Electric guitarists Marc Ribot and Bill Frisell add resonant shades of red and hot pink to the simmering mix, as in the beautiful, hazy version of Jobim's "Ela e Carioca." Also onboard are bassist Marc Johnson, drummers Paulo Braga and Joey Baron, pianist Brad Mehldau, and vocalist Veloso.

"Agua Rasa" is one of the album's many glimmering moments, a soft, undulating melody underlying a tale that sounds utterly familiar and intimate, even if it's in Portuguese. "Ordinaria" uses a street samba groove and the sound of clinking bottles, muted trumpet, and low bass for a kind of desolate, sun-scorched Brazilian epic poem. Cantuaria's guitar unfurls poignantly here as a trumpet cries over rolling brush strokes. It's romantic, yet somehow tragic. "Rio," with David Byrne, is street-smart and sassy, rumbling with frame drum and eerie samples. "Nova de Sete" recalls Jobim, a lovely, fragile song supported by a lonely, lost vocal and Bill Frisell's haunting guitar tones. --Ken Micallef

Customer Reviews:

Sweetly modern Brazilian music.......2007-03-16

From Cantuaria, a Brazilian expatriate living in New York City, comes this modern take on jazz oriented Brasilian pop-esque singer/songwriter material.

Canturia is accompanied by jazz guitarist Bill Frisell, jazz pianist Brad Meldau, and pop music icon David Byrne, among others.

As an added bonus, the liner notes offer English translations of the wonderful Portuguese lyrics.

Sweet and romantic.......2004-03-26

It's my first Vinicius record... Fascinating, wistful, gorgeous, though it took me some time to perceive all its beauty... All the ecoes, all the subtle harmonies are just mesmerizing. Vinicius' voice gets especially sweet at Ordinaria and Quase Choro, as well as Agua Rasa, duet with Caetano - this song is a real gem, extremely beautiful arrangement - when you listen to it you can see the ocean shore lit by the rising sun, with waves gently lapping against the beach... this is my favourite track :) Track 10, Irapuru, is dark and mysterious, like wind in the Brazilian rainforest... Nova de Sete is lovely and romantic, his voice is wistful as the lonely piano softly cries. Viva Vinicius!!

A true work of art - Buy it now!.......2003-05-13

I found "Vinicius" by listening to him perform on Bill Frisell's "the Intercontinentals" album. This album is beatifully recorded and the arrangements and musicianship expressed through out are both stellar and intelligent. Highly recommended. To put the emotions this album expresses in words just wouldn't do it justice. Although the lyrics aren't in english - they are accessable and the emotional intelligence comes thru - wave after wave. This album is a work of art and will stand the test of time...

Bossa evolution.......2001-08-04

This music is worth many listenings. Cantuaria's version of "Ela e Carioca" is delicious. He sings in a beautiful, deceptively tranquil voice while the music swirls and shifts around him. His songs sound like classic boss nova in that they often use the same rhythm and subtle, chromatic melodies, but he constantly experiments with instrumentation and newer rhythms. The result is a new branch on the bossa nova tree that sounds as natural and right as the earlier ones. Get all of his CDs and enjoy them, he's the best.

A fantastic CD.......2001-07-12

I listened to Brasil 2Mil, and from that compilation, I found many different Brazilian musicians that I had not even heard of. All of the purchases have been great - from Suba to Bebel Gilberto to Zuco 103 to Andrea Marquee even.

Vinicius Cantuaria is another successful artists that I first heard on that compilation. His melodies and music is spectacular and smooth - and is perfect for a romantic evening or a quiet walk or drive on the beach, if you are lucky enough to live on the coast. My favorite tracks on the disk are the third, fourth and eigth along with the more festive final track, Caju. I recommend this disk. You will not be disappointed if you are looking for something a bit slow, quiet, subtle and relaxing with terrific musicians and voices.

Average customer rating:

Lo Mejor de Vinicius de Moraes Vinicius de Moraes , and Toquinho Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000267YOM Release Date: 2004-10-25

Tracks:

1. Samba de Regreso
2. Carta Para Tom
3. Samba Para Vinicius
4. Colores de Abril
5. Torbellino
6. Samba de Bendicion
7. Mi Enamorada
8. Mi Llanto Rodo
9. Choro Chorado Para Paulinho Nogueira
10. Adios
11. Donde Esta Ud.
12. Si Ella Quiere
13. Acorde Suelto en el Aire
14. Maresia

Average customer rating:

Em Buenos Aires Con Maria Creuza y Toqui Vinicius de Moraes Manufacturer: Intercd Brasil ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Yo Maria Creuza ASIN: B0003C5YHE Release Date: 2004-08-23

Tracks:

1. Copa Do Mundo
2. Felicidade
3. Tomara
4. Que Maravilha
5. Lamento No Morro
6. Berimbau/Consolacao
7. Irene
8. Canto de Ossanha
9. Garota de Ipanema
10. Samba Em Preludio
11. Catende
12. Vaslsa Da Tunisia
13. Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar
14. Minha Namorada
15. Se Todos Fossem Iguais a Voce

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