Bahia

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2. Goldsboro Express

3. My Ideal

4. I'm a Dreamer, Aren't We All?

5. Something I Dreamed Last Night

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Average customer rating: Laid back and right Delicate. Delicious Bossa Nova, an intelligent and swinging toast to Rio de Janeiro and Bahia Sugar and Salt

Rio Bahia Joyce , and Dori Caymmi Manufacturer: Far out ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Samba | Latin Music | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Equilibria Just a Little Bit Crazy The Essential Joyce 1970-1996 Samba Jazz in Black & White All One ASIN: B000ATIU0I Release Date: 2005-10-31

Tracks:

1. Mercador de Siri (The Crab Vendor)
2. Rio-Bahia
3. Flor Da Bahia (Bahia Flower)
4. Joinho Boa Pinta (Good-Looking Johnny)
5. Fora de Hora (Out of Time)
6. Daqui (From Here)
7. Colors of Joy
8. E Era Copacabana (And It Was Copacabana)
9. Jogo de Cintura (Waist Swing)
10. Saudade Da Bahia (Missing Bahia)
11. Demort Took Long)
12. Rancho Da Noite (Night Rancho)
13. Saudade Do Rio (Missing Rio)
14. Pra Que Chorar (Why Should We Cry?)

Album Description

Joyce's stunning new album 'Rio Bahia' - her 25th! - sees her joined by legendary arranger, guitarist and composer, Dori Caymmi, who having added string arrangements and sung on most tracks, has given the album a sweeping, majestic feel that will appeal not only to fans of Joyce and classic Brazilian music but also those into classic vocal Jazz.

Rio Bahia features new material from Dori and Joyce, new songwriting partnerships such as Dori with Chico Buarque and Joyce with Carlos Lyra and standards from Baden Powell, Vinicius de Moraes & Dorival Caymmi. The Rio Bahia jazz mood has in essence been created by Joyce's now long serving rhythm section of her husband, Tutty Moreno on drums and Rodolfo Stroeter on bass. Also guesting on the album is the great American jazz pianist Kenny Werner, and percussionist Ronaldo Silva, a samba specialist. A choir of friends from Sao Paulo also join them on many of the tracks.

Described by Antonio Carlos Jobim as "one of the greatest singers of all time", singer, composer, guitarist Joyce is one of the most revered of Brazilian singers, not only in her own country, but on the international stage. Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1948, Joyce is a sophisticated urbanite, whose personal musical style was nurtured in Rio's fertile jazz/samba scene. Her sound mellifluously combines Brazilian rhythms, jazz harmonies and intelligent lyrics through a beautiful expressive voice.

Album Details

2005 Studio Album from the Famed Brazilian Singer and her Main Collaborator Dori Caymmi, also a Legendary Composer, Guitarist and Arranger. "Rio Bahia" features Original Material from Dori and Joyce, as Well as Some Re-recordings of a Few Standards. It also features New Songwriting Partnerships: Dori with Chico Buarque and Joyce with Carlos Lyra. Dori Provides String Arrangements in Addition to Singing on Most Tracks. According to Joyce: "Rio Bahia is a Passionate Love Chant of Myself and Dori, Two Old-school Cariocas (Rio Natives), to their Rio/Bahia Roots. This Album is a Tale of Two Cites, Both Beautiful but Both Suffering with the Challenges of Metropolitan Modern Life". Joyce was Described by the Late Antonio Carlos Jobim as "One of the Greatest Singers of all Time".

Customer Reviews:

Laid back and right.......2007-04-27

Joyce is an important and widely recognized artist. Here with Dori who reigns from a Brazilian musical family dynasty.
Now Joyce's voice and guitar are instantly lovable. But on the first few listenings I thought Dori's presence was out of respect. Well that all changed. One of those HAH! moments when I realized Dori doesn't push because he doesn't have to. Just laid back and in his own style. Together they are great and sure to raise a smile.

Also had the rare pleasure of seeing pretty much this band here in NY last weekend in a small club. A treat that brought tears to my eyes.

Delicate........2006-11-14

Joyce may be one of Brazil's finest singers and songwriters, but she still has a remarkably low profile around US and Europe.
On the eve of another world tour where she'll be playing clubs and small halls comes a reminder of what makes her special.
She can tackle anything from delicate ballads and jazz-tinged bossa nova to more up-beat samba, and there's a delicacy, immediacy and energy to her work that sets her apart.
This set is a tribute to the two music centres of Rio and Bahia.
She's joined by guitarist and singer Dori Caymmi, who wrote many of the songs, including his exquisite collaboration with Chico Buarque, "Fora de Hora".
There's not quite the intensity or range of one of Joyce's live performances, and Caymmi's vocals are not up to his guitar work, but there are some fine moments, from the sophisticated scat of "Joaozinho Boa Pinta" to the gentle treatment of "Saudade da Bahia".
She likes to include the unexpected and "The Colours of Joy" is a tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, sung in English and with appropriate African influences.
Check it out, then see her live.

Delicious Bossa Nova, an intelligent and swinging toast to Rio de Janeiro and Bahia.......2006-05-17

Joyce is the great composer who comes the 60s music scene in Brazil with a bright and tasty string of releases all well sung, all well arranged, all with great repertoire, nearly all by her own pen.

Dori Caymmi is the great composer who comes the 60s music scene in Brazil with a bright and tasty string of releases all well sung, all well arranged, all with great repertoire, nearly all by his own pen.

Oops! Do you think I made a mistake by repeating the same descriptive paragraph for both artists? I tell you that certainly not!

Obviously, there is some difference between them. Joyce is a gentle woman from Rio. Dori is a gentleman from the Bahia breed, from the illuminated music family of his father Dorival Caymmi.

Both Joyce and Dori have decided to meet in their first album collaboration in a toast to Rio de Janeiro and Bahia. This is the origin of the album title 'Rio-Bahia'.

What a swinging toast! What sensitive taste! What great performances in this album which was produced exclusively for Japanese market and then it is here @Amazon after being also issued in Brazil and in the UK.

Nearly all the arrangements are by Dori Caymmi, a master in swinging samba and also in romantic string sets.

Delicious voices by Joyce and hot grave tones by Dori: the voices matched beautifully.

Many new songs by Joyce and Dori except for 3 tracks, all sung in Portuguese.

Rhythm section includes Kenny Werner at the piano, Tutty Moreno on bass. A string section illuminates some tracks.

Sugar and Salt.......2005-11-18

I was a little wary of chirpy Joyce taking on the more brooding Dori and his compositions, but they accommodate each other to stir up a delicious concoction that tastes of sugar and salt. Kenny Werner fits right in with the Brazilian musicians and Tutty Moreno is just at the top of his game on the drum set. I just saw this band touring behind this album & if you like "painterly" drummers (e.g. Motian, DeJohnette), I urge you to go see Tutty Moreno when he comes to your town.

Average customer rating: o melhor cd do Brasil ao vivo de todos os tempos Great music. A rainha é demais!!!!! Electrica...... High Energy Brasilian Dance Music

Elétrica Daniela Mercury Manufacturer: Sony International 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 Similar Items: Feijão com Arroz Eletrodoméstico Carnaval Eletrônico Balé Mulato MTV Ao Vivo ASIN: B00000I430 Release Date: 1999-02-16

Tracks:

1. Eletrica
2. Swing Da Cor
3. O Canto Da Cidade
4. Salve-Se Quem Puder
5. Abraco
6. Musica De Rua
7. Terra Festeira
8. Feijao De Corda
9. Tua Lua
10. Vulcao Da Liberdade/Farao Divindade Do Egito/Uma Historia De Ifa/Madagascar Olodum
11. O Mais Belo Dos Belos (A Verdade Do Ile)/Por Amor Ao Ile
12. Voce Nao Entende Nada
13. Trio Metal
14. O Reggae E O Mar/Venha Me Amar/Batuque (Ta No Batuque)
15. Rapunzel
16. Todo Menina Baiana

Customer Reviews:

o melhor cd do Brasil ao vivo de todos os tempos.......2007-05-01

Simply the best, full of energy, great songs, great singer!

Great music........2006-01-16

Daniela Mercury is wonderful in this great CD.

A rainha é demais!!!!!.......2005-09-04

the queen of Axé music rocks in this cd
u don't have to know portuguese to eternally love & enjoy this cd
it's the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Electrica.............2005-08-25

Man, can this girl sing! Straight up rockin' the house with this song! I wish I understood Portuguese but that's ok. I still love this song! High energy dance music!

High Energy Brasilian Dance Music.......2004-12-10

The frenetic pace of this CD is not for the faint of heart. I love all of the songs on here. I've never been able to see Daniela live, but I'd love to. Her raspy vocal delivery is what makes sets her apart from the rest. She proves that you can sing well and come out with danceable music. I also love that she is a songwriter. She is very proud of her heritage and that is so refreshing to hear in an artist. Her description of events, places she's been and where she is from is very lush and picturesque. If you know Spanish or Portuguese, Eléctrica would make for a more enjoyable audio experience. This is one of the best live albums that I own. Take Eléctrica home with you and you'll see what I mean.

Average customer rating: the best of Bahia! EXHILERATING

Musica de Rua Daniela Mercury Manufacturer: Sony International 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 Similar Items: Carnaval Eletrônico Clássica Swing da Cor O Canto da Cidade Sou de Qualquer Lugar ASIN: B000002DWB Release Date: 1994-10-11

Tracks:

1. Musica De Rua
2. Vulcao Da Liberdade
3. Alegria Ocidental
4. Tem Amor
5. Saudade
6. Rosa
7. O Reggae E O Mar
8. Rap Repente
9. Domingo No Candeal
10. Sempre Te Quis
11. Folia De Rei
12. Por Amor Ao Ile
13. Musica De La Calle

Customer Reviews:

the best of Bahia!.......2007-05-05

this singer is a gift from God!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Her voice is sensual, She is great on stage, She's the best!

EXHILERATING.......1999-05-28

A VIBRANT, BEAUTIFUL RECORDING THAT COMBINES EVERYTHING THAT IS WONDERFUL ABOUT BRAZIL AND IT'S MUISIC- THE RYTHYM, THE JOY, AND THE SENSUALITY

Average customer rating: Great! A "Best Of" type album... If you like Brazilian music, it's a MUST have!

A Musica Do Olodum: 20 Anos Olodum Manufacturer: Sony International 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 Similar Items: Best Of Olodum Liberdade The Rough Guide to the Music of Brazil: Bahia Black Chant Ile Aiye (The House of Life) - A Film by David Byrne ASIN: B00004T9WM Release Date: 2000-05-09

Tracks:

1. No Woman No Cry
2. Tekila
3. O Reggae No Pode Morrer
4. Prepara a Boca
5. Lua de So Jorge
6. Requebra
7. Rosa
8. Olodum Me Leva
9. Alegria Geral
10. Nossa Gente
11. Pot-Pourri/Protesto Do Olodum/Madagascar...
12. Deusa Do Amor
13. Berimbau
14. Declaraco
15. Candelria

Customer Reviews:

Great! A "Best Of" type album..........2004-10-25

If you can only buy one Olodum album, get this one! It has more recent songs and also some of their older hits. This album contains Olodum's previously unreleased version of "No Woman No Cry" - a legendary tribute! Some of Olodum's classics like "Rosa", "Alegria Geral", and "Berimbau" have been remixed and the surdos (base drums) have more of a kick now. On this album, Olodum has invited other stars to perform with them on some of the songs. For example, Ivete Sangalo in "Rosa", Jimmy Cliff in "No Woman No Cry"; it sounds fantastic! Expect nothing less than the finest Olodum beats!

If you like Brazilian music, it's a MUST have!.......2000-06-13

I lived in Brazil for 3 years and love carnival and the music from Bahia. I have many of Olodum's CDs, and this one is one is great because it has some of the best songs from many of the old albums. Some of the tracks are sang with other important Brazilian singers, something that adds to the content of the CD. If you like brazilian music, it's a MUST have.

Average customer rating: Powerful and yet sweet If only Brazil had the resources... Daniela coming to the Hollywood Bowl! Excelente not the best example of her capabilities

O Canto da Cidade Daniela Mercury Manufacturer: Sony International 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 Similar Items: Elétrica Sou de Qualquer Lugar Musica de Rua Swing da Cor Feijão com Arroz ASIN: B000002DN9 Release Date: 1993-03-23

Tracks:

1. O Canto Da Cidade
2. Batuque
3. Voce Nao Entende Nada
4. Bandidos Da America
5. Geracao Perdida
6. So Pra Te Mostrar
7. O Mais Belo Dos Belos (A Verdade Do Ile/O Charme Da Liberdade)
8. Rosa Negra
9. Vem Morar Comigo
10. Exotica Das Artes
11. Rimas Irmas
12. Monumento Vivo

Customer Reviews:

Powerful and yet sweet.......2001-12-13

I agree that this album isn't Daniela's best album. All the same, it's still brilliant. Brazilians can often be heard lamenting the 'decline' of wonderful Brazilian music, but Daniela Mercury proves that this pessimism is unjustified. Brazilian football might be in decline, but Brazilian music isn't! I think that Daniela Mercury is one of the best singers Brazil has produced since Elis Regina. Yes, she really is that good! And like all Brazilian music, the combination of driving, complex rhythm and haunting, sensuous melody is remarkable and invigorating. Saying that this album isn't as good as her others is like saying that sapphires aren't as good as rubies, diamonds and emeralds -- all are very good! I don't believe that Daniela could ever produce something which isn't fantastic. She is a marvellous talent. I love her. When she breaks through into the US and British markets, she will blow everybody else off the stage.

If only Brazil had the resources..........2000-09-22

This album is OTIMO! It's very Bahia, expressive and full of infectious Brazilian energy. In response to a previous critic's review regarding the "cheezy" sound of this recording, while the sound of this album does no justice for Daniela Mercury's voice AO VIVO (live), it is still a fine demonstration of her incredible talent and charisma. A must-have.

Daniela coming to the Hollywood Bowl!.......2000-05-02

Thats right, come see Daniela in person at the Hollywood Bowl Sept.10. along with Jorge Ben, get your tickets ASAP from Ticketmaster or hollywoodbowl.org Daniela is going to ignite Hollywood and America!

Excelente.......1999-07-26

Mezcla muy lograda de ritmos. Un clásico: Canto D Cidade. Un temazo: Batuque. Recuerdo vivo de toda persona que alguna vez pasó por el carnaval de Bahía. Imposible no tener el la colección un CD de la diosa de Bahía.

not the best example of her capabilities.......1999-03-11

Daniela Mercury, "La Mercury", the queen of Axé music is a chart-buster in Brazil, but this isn't her best album. It seems to have had a lower budget, being earlier. The instrumentation on some numbers is downright cheesy. For the best taste of her capabilities, I'd recommend "Feijão com Arroz"; it's got a better variety of styles, better musical arrangements, etc.

Average customer rating: A Salvador da Bahia Carnival MUST...

Axe Bahia 2003 Various Artists Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Axe Bahia 2005 Tudo Bem Axé Bahia 2002 Samba de Carneval de Brasil Axe Bahia 2006 ASIN: B00007M5BJ Release Date: 2002-12-16

Tracks:

1. Festa
2. Luz De Tieta (Ao Vivo)
3. Xibon Bombom
4. Beija-Flor
5. Deus E Brasileiro (Ao Vivo)
6. Alo, Paixao (Ao Vivo)
7. Pureza Da Paixao
8. Perae (Ao Vivo)
9. Capricho Dos Deuses (Ao Vivo)
10. Cai Fora
11. Juliana (Ao Vivo)
12. Te Amar E Preciso (Peixinho) (Ao Vivo)
13. Tesouro Do Pirata (Ao Vivo)
14. Carrinho De Mao (Ao Vivo)
15. Fissura
16. Perere
17. Mimar Voce
18. Dandalunda
19. Aviaozinho
20. Raimunda (Ao Vivo)
21. Guti-Guti Do Terra (Ao Vivo)
22. Bate-Lata
23. Largadinho
24. Xodo (Ao Vivo)
25. Preciso De Voce (Ao Vivo)
26. Canibal
27. Swing Da Cor (Ao Vivo)
28. Ficar Com Voce (Ao Vivo)

Album Details

2003 Double Disc Collection of the Year's Best in Axe Music from Brazil.

Customer Reviews:

A Salvador da Bahia Carnival MUST..........2005-02-17

Okay, if you're on your way to Salvador da Bahia to celebrate "carnaval", be it this year or any other, you're gonna' need this CD or one very much like it in order to become familiar with some of the Carnival hits. The 2003 version is filled with the drum-beat of the songs from carnival that year, including the winning tune of Carnival that year, Margareth Menezes' "Dandalunda."

Whether you plan on becoming a group member and dancing to Timbalada or flitting from one trio elétrico to the next as "popcorn", listening to Ivete Sangalo, Netinho and other old soteropolitano favorites, you will love to have a CD like Axé Bahia to remember the good times later on. Another of the great ones on here is "A Luz de Tieta", probably played at carnival every year, so the CD is also good if you want to start memorizing those lyrics before hopping on the plane to Brazil. Fun for parties, too!

Average customer rating:

O Melhor Do Ara Ketu Ara Ketu Manufacturer: Som Livre ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Afro Brazilian | Latin Music | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0003C5YNS Release Date: 2004-08-30

Tracks:

1. Toma lDa C
2. Ara Ketu Bom Demais
3. Amantes
4. Carta Branca
5. Face Oculta
6. Amor E Devo
7. Ta Cara
8. Sempre Ser
9. Minha Razao de Viver
10. Mal Acostumada
11. Fanfarra
12. Pra Levantar Poeira
13. Avisa a Vizinha (Vixe Maria)
14. O, Meu Pai
15. Cobertor
16. Pipoca

Album Details

Compilation of Greatest Hits from 1989 to 2004. "Carta Branca", "Sempre Sera", "ta Na Cara", "Mal Acostumada" Among Others.

Average customer rating:

Axe Bahia: Banda Eva Banda Eva Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000FKO2UE Release Date: 2006-05-29

Tracks:

1. Beleza Rara (Ao Vivo)
2. De Ladinho
3. Eva (Ao Vivo)
4. Carro Velho
5. Arere (Ao Vivo)
6. Levada Louca
7. Vem, Meu Amor (Ao Vivo)
8. Flores (Sonho Epico)
9. Leva Eu (Ao Vivo)
10. Pra Abalar
11. Nabucodonosor
12. Alo, Paixao (Ao Vivo)
13. Me Abraca
14. Adeus, Bye, Bye (Ao Vivo)

Album Details

Banda Eva's greatest hits.

Average customer rating: YIKES! Party Time - Brazilian Style! good brazilian vibes Brasil is a bomb!

Brasil Salomé De Bahia Manufacturer: Tommy Boy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Samba | Latin Music | International | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Bossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Brazilectro Diva Brazil Brasil Precisa Balancar Jazzinho/ Atlas Equilibria ASIN: B0009G3BEW Release Date: 2005-07-12

Tracks:

1. Mas Que Nada
2. Taj Mahal
3. Pais Tropical
4. Fio Maravilha
5. Lanca Perfume
6. Voce Abuso
7. Copacabana
8. Fiesta Para Um Rei Negro
9. Brigitte Bardot
10. Sambala
11. Mambo Bacan
12. Cada Vez
13. Bosaa Rio
14. Outro Lugar

Album Description

Another stellar new release from France's legendary Yellow Productions. One of Brazil's most beautiful singers offers this release, filled with captivating flavors and composed of greatest hits, major French and Brazilian classics, and unreleased tracks to heat up the dance floor. Her mix of musical cultures ranges from bossa nova to African music by way of French songs by the greats such as Piaf, not to mention her sensuality, charm, and warmth. Salome de Bahia is already well-loved throughout the global dance music community for her Bob Sinclar produced "Outro Lugar".

Customer Reviews:

YIKES! .......2007-03-03

If you are into Brazil/Electronica, DO NOT GO FOR THIS. I admit it is a fun CD but after the first track or so you start to think that maybe you should be playing shuffleboard on an old person's cruise or listening to this at a retirement center. It's just not up to date with what is considered modern Brazil/Bossa Nova/Electronica.

Party Time - Brazilian Style!.......2006-01-31

Awesome collection of songs. I was wary that it may be too electronic or fusional... but not so! There are blazing instrumental parts and absolutely incredible, powerful and full-of-life vocals that will really make you want to dance! You will hardly even notice the electronic elements, as they only enhance all the live action. A great driving, party, or chore-doing CD. Seriously consider getting it! Lots of tracks, too!

good brazilian vibes.......2005-10-17

Excellent disk. Salome de Bahia is a great singer and Bob Sinclar a great producer. It brings a fresh look to classic Brazilian tunes, as well as Salome's own.

Brasil is a bomb!.......2005-10-06

This cd takes some classical brasilian songs suchs as mas que nada and taj mahal and are remix with salome wonderful voice (from bob sinclar's outro lugar) that boosts these classic into something that makes you want to scream dance and shout out of hapiness and joy.

I remember listenig to this cd this past june with a firend in his car with our windows down and the music pumping
it was awesome.

Average customer rating: one of the best album of Daniela Energy disquised as a CD! How long will it take for me to stop listening?! amazing greatest CD of all time

Feijão com Arroz Daniela Mercury Manufacturer: Sony Bmg/Epic 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: Elétrica Eletrodoméstico Se Eu Nao Te Amasse Tanto Assim Carnaval Eletrônico Balé Mulato ASIN: B000024LI2 Release Date: 2006-01-03

Tracks:

1. Nobre Vagabundo
2. Rapunzel
3. Minas Com Bahia - Daniela Mercury,
4. FeijDe Corda - Bragada, Daniela Mercury
5. Vocbusou
6. Dona Can
7. Bate Couro
8. Primeira Vista
9. Rede
10. Musa Calabar
11. Vai Chover
12. Vestido De Chita
13. Do Carinho
14. Bandeira Flor
15. Vide Gal
16. Usted Abusocbusou)
17. Ue Wo Muite Aruko [*]

Album Details

1996 Album from One of the Biggest Axe Music Stars, Including Song 'a Primeira Vista', Recorded with Chico Cesar and Featured on the Movie 'o Rei Do Gato'.

Customer Reviews:

one of the best album of Daniela.......2007-05-01

This is a great album if you like Axé this is the cd for you!

Energy disquised as a CD!.......2005-03-27

I received this CD as a birthday gift from my Argentinian friend and I abso-freakin-lutely LOVE it! :D Although I don't speak or comprehend a word of Portuguese, I listen to this CD DAILY. Those of you on the road to getting fit, YOU NEED THIS CD! It is light, up-beat and very positive sounding and it has been really motivational for me to listen as I walk for an hour every day, when I work out, or even when I just need to relax and be mellow. I can't have enough POSITIVE things to say about Daniela Mercury's Feijao Com Arroz...in fact, all of her CDs are now on my ever-growing Wish List of Music! Definitely check this CD and this artist out!

How long will it take for me to stop listening?!.......2005-02-17

"Quanto tempo tenho para matar essa saudade?"...The opening words to the first song, "Nobre Vagabundo" run through my mind time and again, as I listen to this CD for the umteenth time and remember my trip to Bahia. I think a large part of that "saudade" is this great CD and others like it filled with they unmatchable mix of rhythms and instruments from Bahia. Daniela is a Bahian icon, for Carnival, for gays, for Bahians, and she deserves it so much. And this CD is probably still her best, more perfect than her earlier work, but less sleek and refined than the CDs she has put out since. This will probably be THE Daniela Mercury classic CD for a while to come until her next true landmark (though I don't mean to put anyone off from getting her other CDs of course, since they are also highly enjoyable!) A few ballads, a few of what are now Carnival classics, a very well-known tune or two (e.g., "Você abusou")...Great lyrics. I have been dying for Daniela to give a concert somewhere near me ever since I discovered her, since she must be awesome live.

amazing.......2004-11-30

This CD is one of the best CD's of all time. You don't even have to speak portuguese to get lost in its magic. The music, the songwriting, the singing, the artistry is spectacular. It's like a grand Broadway Production, Brazilian style- with its haunting precussions and mesmerizing vocal performances. It's a tapestry for the soul and a colorful portrayal of the Brazilian culture- in all of its forms and styles. This is a musical event for anyone and everyone who loves music. Just close your eyes, take a deep breathe, hold on for dear life and let the rhythms sweep you into the SAMBA stratosphere.

greatest CD of all time.......2003-04-30

I can't begin to say how good this CD is. I simply end up exhausted every time after I listen to it, from singing and dancing. Even though it is mostly high energy, dance music called axé, Daniela still has one of the greatest voices I've ever heard. And no-one can match her energy. There is not one bad, or even average, song on the CD. The best cuts are "A Primeira Vista", "Feijao de Corda", Dona Canô" and "Minas Com Bahia". It makes no difference whether you understand Portuguese or not, buy this CD. Afterward, you will be dying to go to Carnaval in Salvador, Bahia in Brasil.

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1. Best Of Joe Turner
2. Blowing in From Chicago
3. Blue Mode
4. Bluesin' Around
5. Bolivia
6. Boss Tenor
7. Bossa Nova
8. Bouncing with Bud [Live]
9. Bright Size Life [Import]
10. Broadway & 52nd

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