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Marisa Monte at SummerStage in Central Park
by Ernest Barteldes
Marisa MonteSummerStage in Central ParkNew York, NYJuly 2, 2023 Preceded by a set by DJ Lara, Marisa Monte took the stage backed by an eight-piece band that included legendary bassist Dadi with “Portas," the title track and lead single of her 2022 album of the same name. She followed with a collection of songs from her three-decade career--something she hadn't done in previous international tours, which mostly focused on tunes from her newer works.
read moreMarisa Monte at Strathmore Music Center
by Dave Dorkin
Marisa Monte Strathmore Music CenterBethesda, MD March 10, 2022 Marisa Monte is a legendary Brazilian artist whose output moves effortlessly across multiple genres and who possesses both a stunningly subtle voice and a decidedly refined musical sensibility. All of these qualities were evident in her show in the Washington, DC area at the stately Strathmore Music Center. For those unfamiliar with Marisa's music, it can be quite a challenge to neatly sum it ...
read moreMarisa Monte: New York, June 26, 2013
by Ernest Barteldes
Marisa MonteBeacon TheaterNew York, NYJune 26, 2012On her first New York appearance in seven years, singer Marisa Monte began her set behind a see-through screen used to project various colorful images directly connected to her 2012 album, Tudo Que Voce Queria Saber de Verdade (Blue Note). She was backed by a seven-piece band that included members of Nação Zumbi and veteran guitarist Dadi (Novos Baianos, Caetano Veloso, Tribalistas). She started the set with the album's ...
read moreMarisa Monte: Universo Ao Meu Redor / Infinito Particular
by AAJ Italy Staff
Chissà cos’è passato per la mente di Marisa Monte quando ha deciso di far uscire contemporaneamente due album, tenendoli però ben distinti. Anche se evidentemente sono come le due facce della stessa medaglia. Forse ha pensato ai ragazzi delle favelas che possono diluirne meglio l’acquisto. O forse semplicemente all’esigenza di tenere separate le sue due anime: quella più malinconica, profumata dai sapori della tradizione e quella più moderna che cavalca il successo con grande umiltà e saggezza. Compito impossibile da ...
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