Jazz Articles about Anna Borges

Anna Borges and Bill Ward: Receita de Samba

by Hrayr Attarian
March 24, 2012

Boston area husband and wife team Anna Borges and Bill Ward are the creative force behind Receita de Samba, a collection of 11 classics by various Brazilian composers. Both sing on alternate tracks that mix samba and bossa nova with other regional variations. A percussion heavy band that also includes flutist Amir Milstein and Ward (on piano and guitar) provides accompaniment to the vocalists. Given that the five songs featuring Ward are associated with ...