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Various Artists: Acoustic Brazil
ByGal Costa's "Aquele Frevo Axe is a perfect example. This elegant, easy-going selection is the first track on Acoustic Brazil, a collection of twelve songs by various artists presented by Putumayo World Music. "Aquele Frevo Axe is a light melody that's typically Brazilian, but it could also be easily adapted into jazz.
Another jewel among jewels is "Moro Na Roca. Monica Salmaso pays homage to Clementina de Jesus, a granddaughter of African slaves who began singing professionally late in life after serving as a housekeeper for more than twenty years.
The album features a few artists who are well known in Brazil, but also several newcomers, as well as a few expatriates who have found a niche abroad but are unknown in their motherland. Among the latter is Marcio Faraco, who sings "Ciranda.
"We stumbled across Marcio about four years ago in a bar in Paris called the Blue Noite while visiting with Brazilian singer Nazare Pereira, says Putumayo producer Jacob Edgar. "The music scene in Brazil has a strong local flavor, and it's hard for expat Brazilian musicians to be successful in their homeland when they are not based there.
Comprised of simple yet beautiful rhythms, acoustic instruments, and Portuguese lyrics, these songs are romantic, soothing, and danceableespecially if you samba. And for those who purchase Acoustic Brazil, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to AMENCAR, an organization that promotes civil rights of children in Brazil.
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Aquele Frevo Ax
Personnel
Various Artists
variousGal Costa; Paulinho da Viola; Ana de Hollanda; M
Album information
Title: Acoustic Brazil | Year Released: 2005 | Record Label: Putumayo World Music
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