Music of the World: Portugal

1. Marcha Do Bairro Alto

2. Só O Passado Perdura

3. Adeus Mouraria

4. Lisboa Não Sejas Françesa

5. Alenquer

6. Lá Vem Ela Rua Fora

7. Gaivota

8. Lisboa Antiga

9. Fado Bacalhau (Sonho Desfeito)

10. Ai Se Os Meus Olhos Falassem

11. Lenda da Fonte

12. Fado das Queixas

13. Cantadeira Castiça

14. Povo Maguado

Music of the World: Portugal,Various Artists,Rainbow,European Folk,Fado,Int'l & World Music,Pop,Portugal,Portuguese,Spain & Portugal

Average customer rating: Marvelous! Great! Delicious joyous and warm enfolding beauty! What a find ! Great Album

Balancê Sara Tavares Manufacturer: Times Square Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Portugal | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Seven Angels on a Bicycle La Cantina Funnel Cloud Rogamar Grand Slam ASIN: B000E6ESSU Release Date: 2006-03-21

Tracks:

1. Balance
2. Bom Feeling
3. Lisboa Kuya
4. Ess Amor
5. One Love
6. Poka Terra
7. Amore E
8. Dam Bo
9. Guisa
10. Planeta Sukri
11. Novidadi
12. Muna Xeia
13. De Nua

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First there was Cesaria Evora, Then Lura, and now, the Portuguese/Cape Verdean singer/composer/guitarist Sara Tavares. The title of this CD (pronounced bal-on-SAY) refers to the equilibrium necessary for balancing her mixed, Crioulo culture that stretches from Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Blessed with an angelic voice, and a knack for writing accessible compositions that are global, yet ancestral, Tavares is closer to Les Nubians than to Evora, as the title track makes clear. She's more about adapting her homeland's musical conceptions to include Angolan sembe Afrobeats on "Poka Terra," with rapper Melo D, reggae, and Cape Verdean coladeira rhythms on "Planeta Sukri," co-starring vocalist Boy Ge Mendes. Fadista Ana Moura helps Tavares tell her soulful story on "De Nua." With this heartfelt, autobiographical work, Sara Tavares emerges as a new dark and lovely diva for this decade. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Customer Reviews:

Marvelous!.......2007-07-06

This music is mellow, yet enlivening, calm, yet catchy. I'd recommend it in a heartbeat.

Great!.......2007-06-29

In Portugal this singer is very famous, you can see her face everywhere, is the star of the edge of Europe, this second album is the best this singer had made, happiness and energy, this artist is great!

Delicious joyous and warm enfolding beauty!.......2007-03-02

Cape Verde gives us a great gift in Sara Tavares! I saw a video without sound on an airplane for Balance - I was trying to guess the tempo or the style of music, but I got caught up in watching the dancers. Then I listened to a sample online, and was sold! After I bought this album, I listened to it 7 times in a row that first day. It is lush and varied and her voice is delicate and strong. The complex rhythms and instrumentations, the gorgeous Portugese language, and the general buoyancy of this record are addictive. I listen to it at least once a day and I have had now for about a month. Support this artist and buy her work, don't download!

What a find !.......2007-02-12

......I first heard Sara T on a local Public TV program, and of course she played Balance' ! I just fell in love with it, and went to listen to her at our "World Music Festival" in Chicago last October.....again I was blown away ! I finally got hold of the CD as a Christmas present ...and immediatly bought another copy for a friend of mine who lives in Wuhan, China...unfortunately, the Chinese censors allowed the CD "wrapper" to go through, but removed the CD itself. :-( ......I really like every track on this one !

Great Album.......2007-02-09

I have followed Sara Tavares from the beginning of her career and I must say that her music is getting better with time. I recently saw her in a concert in Boston, MA and was moved to tears. Her voice is absolutly beautiful and you feel the love that she has for her country in the songs that she sings. This is an album that you will never be tired of listening to. I promise!!!

Average customer rating: Brilliant CD!! Off to see the wizard Great Listen Ojos de brujo Muy bueno

Techarí Ojos de Brujo Manufacturer: Six Degrees ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Spain | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Six Degrees Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Barí All Good Things Pokito a Poko Vengue CéU ASIN: B000HC2PNG Release Date: 2007-02-20

Tracks:

1. Color
2. Sultanas De Merkaillo
3. Todo Tiende
4. Runalf
5. l Comfort No Reconforta
6. Tanguillos Marineros
7. Silencio
8. No Somos Maquinas
9. Bailaores
10. Corre Lola Corre
11. Feedback
12. Piedras Vs. Tanques
13. Respira
14. Nina

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The Barcelona-based nuevo-roots outfit is back with a third entertaining, anarchistic yet wildly danceable amalgam. The rousing guitar of Ramón Giménez and sinuous, Moorish-tinged vocals of Marina "la Canillas" Abad are wreathed in handclaps and percussion, plus scathing brass charts, remarkably creative scratching, beats and other electronic embellishments. There are also flurries of quotes from a far-flung array of traditions outside their own, such as reggae and rap, but the band's antic inclusiveness never derails their individuality or adulterates the heritages of their collaborators. After all, their hometown is one of Europe's great musical hotbeds, in which flamenco, rumba Catalana and other local styles are often fused with whatever is at hand or just arrived. Guest stars this time out include Faada Freddy from the Senegalese hip-hop collective Daara J, Indian fusioneers Prithpal Rajput and Nitin Sawhney, and Cuban pianist Roberto Carcàsses. From nearer home, Flamenco guitar legend Pepe Habichuela and Spanish singing star Martirio sit in, along with tres and guitar master Raúl Rodrígues of Son de la Frontera, another band with fervent global leanings, this time toward Cuba. The lush packaging includes a CD-ROM containing videos, lyric translations, works by fourteen illustrators and other extras. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

Brilliant CD!!.......2007-07-12

Brilliant CD!! Fantastic vocals, musicianship, songs and production mixing Flamenco (especially rhumba and bulerias) with influences of salsa, India, the Middle East, jazz, Drum 'n' Bass, reggae, hip-hop and rap (including beat-box)... all while retaining it's Flamenco core! At times, rhythmically complex, the CD is still funky as hell and will appeal to most listeners who enjoy the styles mentioned above.

Off to see the wizard.......2007-06-27

Ojos de Brujo (Eyes of the Wizard) is one of the most creative bands in Spain at the moment. They blend stains of pure flamenco (guitarist Ramón Gimenez comes from a line of flamenco guitarists) with hip-hop, jazz, African, Indian, whatever... to make their own unique withches brew. The new album may not be as genre-bending as their second disc "Bari", which I discovered on a trip to Spain a few years back, but after virtually inventing a new style that would be difficult to do. Vocalist Marina Abad is a commanding presence. Check the band out live if you have a chance; they just rocked LA's California Plaza for a free Grand Performance concert. This disc has ample highlights, in particular "Todo Tiende," "Runalí," "Feedback" and "Respira." A must-have disc for fans of Spanish and Latin music.

Great Listen.......2007-06-12

Bought this as something to listen to before moving to Spain for a few months. Amazing!

Ojos de brujo.......2007-06-08

An amazing CD for those that like flamanco/hip hop/spanish music from Spain. I lived there for 2 years and fell in love with the rich culture within music. Enjoy the great tunes, I know I am rocking out in my car solo.

Muy bueno.......2007-05-15

This is another good CD from OdB, but not quite as great as Bari. However, this one comes with a second disc with videos, lyrics in several languages, and a little mini-movie, which I loved. I definitely recommend this, but make sure you have Bari as well.

Average customer rating: I almost wore this CD out! Flamenco and hip hop fusion that works Rare energy excellent music from Spain Bari

Barí Ojos de Brujo Manufacturer: World Village ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Spain | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Techarí Vengue Pokito a Poko Endorfinas en la Mente Techarí ASIN: B0001CNRO8 Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Tiempo De Solea
3. Ventilaor R-80
4. naita
5. Quien Engana No Gana
6. Zambra
7. Ley De Gravidad
8. Meorias Perdias
9. Tanguillo De Maria
10. Buleria Del Ay!
11. Cale Bari
12. Accion Raccion Repercusion
13. Rememorix

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Some may complain that Ojos De Brujo is simply the latest group to pillage flamenco music, but they'd be missing the point. This Barcelona band grew up with the flamenco tradition while also devouring a steady diet of hip-hop, punk, funk, gypsy and Middle Eastern music, so the inclusion of rapping, turntables and funk grooves is a logical one for these upstarts. Marina "La Canillas" Abad doesn't have the range that a conservatory-trained singer might have, but she makes up for it with her vivid, socially conscious lyrics and staccato delivery, which can skitter into rapid-fire rapping that resonates surprisingly well with flamenco's chattering rhythms. Indeed, the group is unafraid to mix anything: "Naita" starts out as a traditional song before breaking into a techno finale. More graceful is the fusion on "Memorias Perdías," which meshes flamenco, gypsy and swing jazz. One of the most hotly anticipated releases of the spring, Bari has a punky spirit that will make it a pick on many year-end lists. --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

I almost wore this CD out!.......2007-05-15

If you love upbeat flamenco complete with vocals and lots of stomping and clapping, get this CD right now. It's so hard to find anything like this in the States - it makes me want to quit my life and move to Sevilla today!

Flamenco and hip hop fusion that works.......2006-02-27

Ojos de Brujo, "Eye of the Wizard", is a musician collective from Catalan Spain. Their music base is Flamenco but they bravely mix hip-hop, rap, and jazz in a fused frenzy of originality. Unlike most music fusions, Ojos de Brujo is able to remain true to its roots and still produce a unique sound. Their Bari Album of 2002 is their second release and the first time I heard it I was amazed at how they were able to join the deeply emotional lyrics of Flamenco with the more urban and street sound of hip-hop. Their lead singer, Marina Abad, can inspire deep emotions with her traditional Flamenco renditions but she inspires amazement when she breaks into a rap in the middle of the song Zambra. I hate to admit that I have been very biased when it comes to hearing rap from European bands, and usually found their attempts innocent at best, compared to the more real sound we hear in the USA. But Ojos de Brujo pulls it off because they are rapping about their emotions and world, and are able to incorporate rap lyrics into the pulse and rhythm of Flamenco, a music genre that is very much in their blood as much as culture. Do not get me wrong, 75% of the music is Flamenco on this album, but just when you think it is just the same traditional beat, they mix it up and hit you with a completely new sound. Ojos de Brujo is one of those jewels of originality and inspiration that you find by word of mouth, or by mistake, but when you hear them you know you are listening to something special. Ojos de Brujo's Bari album is a fruit of that genius and like all genius; it is fleeting and only temporary.

Rare energy.......2005-12-28

This isn't flamenco fused with anything, this is a brand new recipe and it comes off fantastic. Energetic, with a strong flamenco beat cooked in with a variety of styles to produce an amazing collection of really excellent songs. If you like any of the new style flamenco with a beat, this is a must. Of the 30 second sample cuts provided by Amazon, listen to #2 Tiempo De Solea, and #5 Quien Engana No Gana, that will give you an excellent idea of how strong this album is.

excellent music from Spain.......2005-11-28

I heard this for the first time in Mexico City, and I just absolutely loved it from the outset. Especially thrilling is track 5 "quien engana no gana." An incredibly successful blend of traditional and modern. Also check out Radio Tarifa.

Bari.......2005-10-11

A very interesting album, the familiar voice of the past albums with a different edge.

Average customer rating: What a concert! awesome Mariza Spendid Lovely Portuguese fados - nice CD + DVD set Excellent value for money

Concerto em Lisboa w/Bonus DVD Mariza Manufacturer: Times Square Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Portugal | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Latin Music | International | Styles | Music | Compilations | Afro Brazilian | Bolero | Brazilian Jazz | Cuban | Flamenco | Latin Jazz | Mambo | Mariachi | Merengue | Salsa | Samba | Tango | Tejano General | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Fado Em Mim Transparente Fado Curvo Live in London Art of Amalia ASIN: B000MM1F5A Release Date: 2007-03-13

Tracks:

1. Loucura
2. Medo
3. Maria Lisboa
4. Montras
5. Ha Uma Musica Do Povo
6. Menino Do Bairro Negro
7. Meu Fado Meu
8. Duas Lagrimas De Orvalho
9. Cavaleiro Monge
10. Recusa
11. Ha Palavras Que Nos Beijam
12. Feira De Castro
13. Desejos Vaos
14. Primavera
15. Chuva
16. O Gente Da Minha Terra

Amazon.com

Even if you're not well-versed in Portuguese fado music, it's easy to be swayed by its rich, mournful sense of emotion. Mariza, one of the genre's premiere contemporary vocalists, see fado as an international language. She makes a convincing case on Concerto em Lisboa, a live recording captured duirng her acclaimed performance at the Tower of Belem. It's an alternately elegant and electric showcase, highlighted by Mariza's gorgeous, piercing voice. She's backed by a full orchestra, whose timing and tightness only add to the experience. From the opening strains of "Loucura" through the closing "Ó Gente Da Minha Terra," Mariza is alternately somber and festive, creating a perfect synergy of singer and musicians. The disc's shattering standout track, "Menino Do Bairro Negro," is likely as gorgeous as anything you've heard in any language. --Joey Guerra

Album Description

Mariza's brand new live CD recorded in front of 20,000+ people at the magnificent and picturesque gardens of Torre De Belem in her home town of Lisbon, Portugal. Recorded in 2005, with an orchestra (Sinfonetta de Lisbon) led by Jacques Morelenbaum, the beautiful fado singer transports the listener to a timeless evening in Lisbon.

The special bonus DVD is a documentary called Mariza And The Story Of Fado, which examines the art of fado, its history and development through interviews with and performances by Mariza and other fadistas, musicians and experts. Filmed on location in Lisbon, the program contains archival footage of famous past singers, including the late acclaimed Amalia Rodrigues

Customer Reviews:

What a concert!.......2007-06-29

I was in Belem for see this singer, I think is her greatest concert of all time, if you love this singer, after you will listen this concert you will love more Mariza.

awesome Mariza.......2007-04-11

If you like Mariza, if you like the Fado, you will love this combination. The CD is rich and pure, the DVD is wonderful, like being there. This may be the best yet Mariza , even with the applause....

Spendid.......2007-04-10

The cd of the concert was excellent, but the dvd documents and illuminates the history of the beautiful fado music of Portugal in such a meaningful way. Truly a masterpiece.

Lovely Portuguese fados - nice CD + DVD set.......2007-04-07

The concert CD is lovely, with Mariza soaring over a band led by Brazilian cellist Jaques Morelenbaum (known for his recent live work with Caetano Veloso...) They work through a variety of fado styles, from the weepiest love songs to giddy folk dances, each style performed with good humor and power.

The added bonus documentary film DVD is a real treat, not only for the glimpses of Mariza and other contemporary fado stars, but for its look back at the roots of the genre and its meaning to Portuguese society. Particularly interesting is its examination of fado's political and social significance -- originally the fado was type of left-wing protest song, but it was subverted in the 1930s by the dictatorship that ruled Portugal until the mid-1970s. The junta made fado music into a propaganda tool, emphasizing romantic love and family values, to the exclusion of older themes about hard work and hard times. After the dictatorship toppled, fado fell into disrepute, but regained popularity in the 1980s and '90s when a new generation cast about for a way to guard Portuguese culture from the encroachments of globalized (American) popular entertainment. A fascinating story, laced with many soulful performances.

Excellent value for money.......2007-04-03

This is an excellent package...this is Mariza at her best..her vocals are emotional and captivating, and the bonus DVD documentary about the Story of Fado is so very informative and entertaining at the same time, including not only live footage of Mariza and her contemporaries, but also rare live footage of the doyenne of the genre, Amalia Rodrigues. That said, I am particularly peeved by the comments of your reviewer, D.Parr "dtakoma" who says that the CD could not be downloaded on his MP3 player and calls it a "crime". Mr. Parr, I just downloaded my CD onto my "IPod" with no trouble at all. Perhaps your player is faulty, or you may have an import copy from Europe or a "bootleg"? The true "crime" is in misleading people!!!

Average customer rating: This is the best cd of fado of all time Tear jerking fantasyland and WOW Better than Amalia beautiful diva

Fado Em Mim Mariza Manufacturer: Times Square Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Fado Curvo Transparente Art of Amalia Concerto em Lisboa w/Bonus DVD Fado: Exquisite Passion ASIN: B000063ITF Release Date: 2002-04-09

Tracks:

1. Loucura
2. Poetas
3. Chuva
4. Maria Lisboa
5. O Gente Da Minha Terra
6. Que Deus Me Perdoe
7. Ha Festa Na Mouraria
8. Terra D'agua
9. Oica La O Senhor Vinho
10. Por Ti!
11. Oxala
12. Barco Negro
13. Bonus Track

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If the legendary singer Amália Rodrigues is the queen of fado, the national song genre of Portugal, this debut by Mariza announces her coronation as its crown princess of the 21st century. This twentysomething, Mozambique-born beauty of Portuguese, Spanish, German, African, and Indian descent rapidly rose from the Mouraria district of Lisbon to become fado's newest and brightest star. The 12 selections on this recording are arranged in chamber-style ensembles consisting of bass, piano, classical guitar, and its 12-stringed, Portuguese cousin, the Portuguese viola. Songs like "O Gente Da Minha Terra" and the traditional "Por Ti" ring with a haunting feeling of saudade well beyond Mariza's years. "Maria Lisboa," "Ha Fest Na Mouraria" (with cellist Davide Zaccaria), and "Barco Negro" are peppered with Iberian and African-flavored percussion. Mariza sings these songs of love, God, and country with a youthful vitality that proves that fado is alive and well. --Eugene Holley Jr.

Customer Reviews:

This is the best cd of fado of all time.......2007-06-29

You will listen how is great this singer, how is great Jorge Fernando, the pictures of Mariza on expo 98 in Lisbon, one of my favorite place of the world, this young singer started with this cd, now the best of her discography.

Tear jerking fantasyland and WOW.......2007-06-27

I was watching a Korean movie and a song from Mariza was playing. I swear I kept playing that one part of the movie so I could hear the song over and over. I tracked down the artist and album and bought it here at amazon. OMG - her voice is like a dream. The guitar just enwraps her voice to make the experience that much more. This is an album is perfect after work with a glass of wine and candles. The songs allow you to feel as if your in another place an another time. Happy to get lost in the music. A must buy!!!!

Better than Amalia.......2007-05-22

Mariza has a voice that will touch your soul. If you have never heard fado you will be enchanted by the voice of this artist. She has a depth in all range of keys and sings from the heart. You might like to see the DVD she has of a live concert in Lisbon this will truly let you into her private world.

beautiful.......2007-05-08

I first saw Mariza on a "Bravo" video. Although the songs are sung in Portuguese...which I profess to have no translational ability to convert ~ the beauty of Mariza's voice and the purity of the musical accompaniament of this entire CD transcends completely & obliterates the language barrier.
I understand that when Mariza began her career as a singer ~ she was compared to the biggest icon of the Fado of all times...Amália Rodrigues... I have since purchased a CD of Amália & can guarantee...Mariza wins hands up!
Put your head phones on, drop out and tune in...you will be transported to the beautiful!!! :-)

diva.......2007-04-04

what a voice! what emotion! recommended to anyone who likes their music soulful and felt from the heart.

Average customer rating: A lovely overview of the preeminent fadista amalia The voice of the "Iberian Blues" Poor quality sound The Queen of Fado

Art of Amalia Amália Rodrigues Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Portugal | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Fado Em Mim The Art of Amalia Rodrigues, Vol. 2 Queen of the Fado Transparente Fado Curvo ASIN: B00000C2NH Release Date: 1998-10-20

Tracks:

1. Nem As Paredes Confesso
2. Maldicao
3. Fado Portugues
4. Ai Mouraria
5. Vou Dar De Beber A Dor
6. Barco Negro
7. Gaivota
8. Povo Que Lavas No Rio
9. Estranha Forma De Vida
10. Ha Festa Na Mouraria
11. Uma Casa Portuguesa
12. Lisboa Antiga
13. Coimbra
14. Maria Lisboa
15. Havemos De Ir A Viana
16. Primavera
17. Com Que Voz
18. Foi Deus

Amazon.com

Amalia Rodrigues is the unchallenged queen of fado--the Portuguese equivalent of flamenco or blues--and one of the greatest singers on record. Her voice is rich and sinuous, with the soulful intensity of a Billie Holiday or Edith Piaf, but a warmth and sense of phrasing all her own. This retrospective ranges from her first recordings in 1952 up to 1970 and gives a superb picture of her work. The instrumentation is simple guitar and Portuguese mandolin, perfectly framing her aching laments and flowing melodies, like a gentler version of flamenco or a continental cousin of Cesaria Evora's morna. The songs include folk and popular material, but the emphasis is on the deep, passionate fado, and it doesn't get any better than this. --Elijah Wald

Customer Reviews:

A lovely overview of the preeminent fadista.......2007-05-07

While I'm no expert on Portuguese fado music, for the last few years I have been buying and listening to CDs from some of the most notable international performers. Many of them, especially Misia, draw inspiration from the late Amália Rodrigues--the most famous and adored singer of fado in the twentieth century. This collection spans several decades of her work, and all the tracks are strong. Priced modestly, the "Art of Amália" is an excellent choice to survey the tremendous skill and passion of this very important singer in the genre. It would make an excellent addition to any fado collection, and it could also make for a nice introduction to fado for fans of world music generally.

amalia.......2006-03-15

What can I say about this magnificent fadista that hasn't already been said. As far as I'm concerned no one can ever even come close to this fantastic artist. She puts so much feelings into every song that I can not help but to get teary eyed.

The voice of the "Iberian Blues".......2005-08-03

Fado is a traditional portuguese music that has many meanings that cannot be found in a dictionary. It deals with fate and "saudade", a feeling best described as a melancholic reminescence of times past, but can also deal with day to day life, its joys and sadnesses. It often is described as the Portuguese answer to Blues, although musically they have very little in common. Amalia was the voice that brought international recognition to this musical style, and what makes her music so special and universally appealing is that her voice transcends the lyrics and stories she sings about. Even if you do not understand portuguese - the sounds of the guitar and "violao" in the background highlighted by her imense range and depth will haunt you into thoughtfulness. Her music is best enjoyed in solitude as it can inspire reflection and introspective. Now, don't let my intelectual musings scare you away - listen and discover it for yourself and find out if you have some "saudade" in you.

Poor quality sound.......2005-03-09

The sound quality of this CD is so poor that I can't bear to listen to it. There is a lot of distortion. If I try to listen to the CD using headphones, then the channel separation becomes a problem; I hear one guitar and the singer's voice in one ear, and the other guitar (too loud) in the other ear. If I put the CD in my CD jukebox, then I cringe every time one of the songs on this disc is played, because it is recorded at a really high level, and that, combined with the distortion, hurts my ears.

The Queen of Fado.......2005-01-28

To listent to Amália Rodrigues is to be hynotized by the sheer parodxical nature of life's eternal beaty and never-ending sadness. Never have I heard such a hauntingly beautiful voice. Her talent is unmatched. You may not understand her language, but the beauty is, you don't have to understand her words to understand her emotion.

Average customer rating: superb modernistic fado MARIZA - A REAL ARTIST Not Mariza at her best, but still.... Dark chocolaty-rich voice courts steafast sadness of fado

Transparente Mariza Manufacturer: Times Square Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Portugal | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fado Em Mim Fado Curvo Art of Amalia Live in London Ulisses ASIN: B0009Y262C Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

1. Ha uma musica do Povo (There's A Song of the People)
2. Meu Fado Meu (My Own Fado)
3. Recusa (Refusal)
4. Quando me sinto so (When I Feel Alone)
5. Montras (Shop Windows)
6. Ha palavras que nos beijam (There Are Words That Kiss Us)
7. Transparente (Transparent)
8. Fado Portugues de nos (Our Own Portuguese Fado)
9. Malmequer (Loves Me, Loves Me Not)
10. Medo (Fear)
11. Toada do desengano (Song of Disillusion)
12. Fado Tordo
13. Duas Lagrimas de Orvalho (Two Drops of Dew)
14. Desejos vaos (Vain Desires)

Amazon.com

Standing out amid a very strong crop of young new fado singers, Mozambique-born Mariza returns with Transparente, her third album. While her second, Fado Curvo, announced her as a great new voice on the scene, this one reaffirms that flowering promise while expanding the depth of her range. She gets help from great Brazilian cellist, arranger and producer Jacques Morelenbaum, who adds a lush orchestral backdrop to this folksy torch song form, extending the bittersweet melodies even though it does file away some of the edges. No matter, the singer's phrasing and timing are calibrated for drama, and her voice soars with happiness or quivers with passion. Highlights include a panoramic version of the fado traditional "O Silencio da Guitarra" and a small group rendering of "Recusa." Her moving away from the tradition may trouble purist, but this album endears itself easily if given a listen. -- Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

superb.......2007-04-04

beautifully crafted album with not only Fado but African and Brazilian rhythms. A must for Mariza fans.

modernistic fado.......2006-12-29

I enjoyed this CD very much. Mariza is a talented singer but far from the spectacular Amalia Rodrigues. Call me traditional if you will, I'm still a fan of the poise, dress and sound of old world Portugal. Regardless, this is an enjoyable CD for those wishing to experience fado. A good buy.

MARIZA - A REAL ARTIST.......2006-11-03

Mariza is the best fado/popular singer since Amalia Rodrigues, the great classic fado singer. Her voice is outstanding. Such a hard style of music to sing and she does it so effortlessly. Yes, she is what you can call "MASTER OF HIS ART". This CD, like all her CD's are worthy of 5 stars, in my opinion.

Not Mariza at her best, but still...........2006-08-29

This CD is slightly disappointing. It's much lighter in tone than the other material by Mariza I've bought, and I far preferred the tracks on Fado em Mim and, even better, Fado Curvo, which I think is wonderful. But then, once you've already got those, might as well get this, because she is truly magnificent. If you like fado, you can't fail to like her.

Dark chocolaty-rich voice courts steafast sadness of fado.......2006-03-22

Gorgeous voice with simple settings of a quiet string orchestra and quintessential, spare Portuguese guitars, with a flute or accordion if needed. The dark, chocolaty richness of Mariza's voice naturally courts the quiet, steadfast, but deeply felt sadness of fado. This fado spirit colors everything on this CD, but given that, she displays a broad emotional palette, from utterly deep and dark to perky and romantically hopeful. Strong, compelling performance throughout, much stronger than I expected based on Fado Curvo. Stand-out: tr 13-Dues Lágrimas de Orvalho (slow, dark duet between Marizo and a Parisian street cello, full of pathos and hurt). [41:26]

Average customer rating: Another masterpiece Two Great Masters Reunite to Produce a Truly Magical Recording Fantastic Michel Camilo & Tomatito great seperately, even greater together Many Good Reasons To Buy

Spain Again Michel Camilo & Tomatito Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Spain Live at the Blue Note Michel Camilo Spirit of the Moment Spirit of the Moment ASIN: B000F8ZN7W Release Date: 2006-09-19

Tracks:

1. El Dia Que Me Quieras: Tributo A Piazzolla
2. Libertango
3. Fuga Y Misterio
4. Adios Nonino
5. Stella By Starlight
6. Twilight Glow
7. A Los Nietos
8. La Tarde
9. La Fiesta
10. From Within
11. Amor De Conuco

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Seven years after their widely praised initial encounter, Dominican jazz pianist Michel Camilo, who cites Art Tatum and Keith Jarrett among his role models, and Spanish gypsy guitarist Tomatito, accompanist to the late vocal legend, Camarón de la Isla (the Jim Morrison of flamenco) are back with another stunning set. Although these two musicians emerged from very different backgrounds, there is nonetheless a certain commonality, the most obvious being that both jazz and flamenco are highly improvisational, demanding nearly supernatural levels of empathy between collaborating musicians. Although their debut concentrated primarily upon Spanish sources, they've now moved on to styles of lateral Iberian descent, notably the stylishly intellectual neo-tangos of Argentina's Astor Piazzolla, with a nod to his influential forebear, Carlos Gardel. Mr. Camilo's Juilliard training must have come in handy when essaying these works, as both composers were deeply familiar with European sources such as the works of French impressionists like Debussy, Ravel, and Fauré. The album also includes a gently reflective rendering of "Stella by Starlight," coming to a close with "Amor de Conuco," a romantically retro nuevo cancion-like ballad by Mr. Camilo's countryman, Juan Luis Guerra, with vocals by the composer. --Christina Roden

Album Details

Musically, Camilo and Tomatito Come from Two Different Worlds. Camilo Grew Up in the Dominican Republic but Has Lived in New York Since 1979 and is Classically-trained as Well as a Straight-ahead Acoustic Jazz Pianist who Incorporates Latin and Caribbean Elements, Citing Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans and Art Tatum as Influences. Tomatito Lives in his Native Spain, Born Into a Family of Gypsies and is Recognized as One of the Country's Top Flamenco Guitarists. Discovered at an Early Age by Paco De Lucía, Tomatito is the Premier Flamenco Guitarist of his Generation and Has Accompanied Spain's Greatest Flamenco Singers Including the Legendary Camarón De La Isla. Navigating the Boundaries of Jazz and Flamenco, Camilo and Tomatito Create an Experience that is Both Unique and Unforgettable. This Reunion Includes their Original Compositions, a Tribute to Piazzolla,jazz Standards and a Collaboration with Renowned Singer/Songwriter Juan Luis Guerra.

Customer Reviews:

Another masterpiece.......2007-03-12

Though one hears a lot about crossovers and fusion etc., the fact is that most flamenco-jazz meetings are third-rate flamenco and seventh-rate jazz. The genres are utterly different, the time-conceptions in each tradition especially are utterly different (and paramount), and everyone emerges sounding worse than they do in their home genres. Since few jazz critics know enough about flamenco to intelligently comment, and vice-versa, the enterprises usually get applauded when they should be simply avoided. These Camilo/Tomatito discs are the only truly successful such collaborations I know, and the new one is just as glorious as the last.

Two Great Masters Reunite to Produce a Truly Magical Recording .......2007-02-20

"Spain Again" reunites Spanish flamenco guitarist Tomatito with American jazz pianist Michel Camilo. Camilo is a classically trained prodigy whose influences range from Art Tatum to Keith Jarrett, while Tomatito reigns as one of his country's brightest stars, citing Paco De Lucía as one of his key inspirations. The success of this collaboration does not lie in the differences between their musical heritages, but rather in the common ground these two masters forge within the parameters of this recording. Although virtuosity is certainly not something both musicians are lacking, one never senses that the two are competing with one another. Instead the listener hears a deep and profound camaraderie between the two which amicably encompasses the music on this disc. The delicate interplay and intuitive sensitivity the artists share recalls the seminal sixties collaborations between Jim Hall and Bill Evans. Throughout their adventurous melodic excursions and thrilling improvisations, Tomatito and Camilo never lose focus of the inherent beauty of each composition. The session includes an eclectic assortment of music featuring jazz standards, moving tributes, and original compositions. Standouts include a series of three heartfelt homages to Astor Piazzolla, all brilliantly executed and performed to perfection. On the ballad "Stella by Starlight," Tomatito offers some unique and intricate rhythm playing as Camilo skillfully navigates his way through the demanding chord changes of the piece. The recording ends with the joyous "Amor de Conuco," featuring a passionate vocal performance by Juan Luis Guerra and marking an appropriate conclusion to this very memorable musical experience. "Spain Again" is a truly magical recording of extraordinary music and should be required listening for all fans of jazz, classical, and flamenco music.
James Scott

Fantastic.......2007-01-10

Very beautiful music. I did not know that guitar and piano was all you needed to create wonderfully pleasing sounds.

Michel Camilo & Tomatito great seperately, even greater together.......2007-01-05

Michel Camilo and Tomatito are great artists and preformers. They are great individually but together they are truly an example of the sum of their parts are truly greater playing together than individually.

I have seen both artists in concert individually as well as seeing them perform together on stage in 2006, and can say that this was the best concert I have ever attended.

This cd is truly a gem.

Many Good Reasons To Buy.......2006-12-06

Though I am familiar with the work of both Tomatito and Michel Camilo, I didn't even know this collaboration existed until I recently spied it in the racks at a well-known book and music chain. Then, as soon as I saw that the duo performed a tribute to Astor Piazzolla, I had to have it. So I went home, got on amazon, and found it much cheaper here from one of the amazon partners than at the book store and ordered it immediately.
It arrived from Argentina in about a week and I anticipated pure bliss while inserting it into the CD player. And mostly, I was not disappointed.
Here's what I like best:
1)Libertango-Camilo and Tomatito deliver just over four minutes of sonic wizardry. Libertango is one of the most internationally famous of Piazzolla compositions, and this rendition just dazzles.
2)Fuga Y Misterio-A very technically challenging Piazzolla piece. It always reminds me of something Frank Zappa might have written had he been Argentine. Camilo and Tomatito give an exquisite rendering.
3)Adios Nonino-Probably THE most covered Piazzolla piece and the most personally meaningful to El Troesma himself. I've heard many different interpretations of this, at least a dozen of them by Piazzolla himself. This rendition is starkly reminiscent of the rare version which features Piazzolla and guitarist Cacho Tirao.
4)Twilight Glow-An escape to serenity for when the lights are low. Think Al DiMeola in one of his acoustic moods.
5)A Los Nietos-Dedicated to Pat Metheny but again strongly suggestive of Al DiMeola. Excellent!
and,
6)La Fiesta-I first heard this Chick Corea composition on a Stan Getz album. I liked it then and I like even more the interpretation given here.
About the only cuts I didn't care for were the opening Gardel classic El Dia Que Me Quieras which I find too subdued, and the unappealing vocals featured on Amor de Conuco.
As you can see, there are many good reasons to buy this CD and no good reason not to. If you are here, you must have a passing interest in at least one of the featured musicians. And quite likely, you are either a jazz fan a la Corea or Di Meola, or you have come here for the Piazzolla tangos.
There are certainly a lot of reasons I like Spain Again, so it will be in heavy playing rotation for months to come. Check it out, you should not be disappointed!

Average customer rating: Epic Journey A beautiful singer with a beautiful voice. estrella morente Best CD I've Heard In A While Rare, silky...sublime.....

My Songs and a Poem Estrella Morente Manufacturer: Real World ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mujeres Volver Almoraima Morente Suena La Alhambra Del Amanecer ASIN: B00005V99G Release Date: 2002-03-26

Tracks:

1. Cockles
2. At The Top Of The Cerro De Palomares
3. Moguer
4. The Night
5. Bulerias Of The Bola
6. Alcazaba
7. For Pastora
8. Pilgrims
9. Why Do You Deny The Frenzy?
10. Pepico's Tangos
11. Solea Grana
12. Gallery
13. Let Sunday Come
14. The Flames Reach The Sky

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Perhaps flamenco legend Enrique Morente was prescient when he named his daughter Estrella (star in Spanish), because that's precisely what this singer is destined to become judging by the strength of this phenomenal debut album. Originally released in Spain, My Songs and a Poem speaks directly to the heart of classic flamenco with a selection of tangos, bulerías, and other styles, with music written mostly by her father. Yet she is not merely aping Enrique; rather, she makes this material entirely her own. From the aching sweetness of "Moguer" to the fire of the opening song "Cockles," the younger Morente shows off her virtuosic dexterity, her voice's color shifting from one end of the emotional spectrum to the other. Her sound is rich and round, yet she maintains an exacting precision in her delivery. Her worthy collaborators include a notable roundup of uncles and cousins, including the Carmonas (who perform as Ketama, a flamenco-rock-jazz-world hybrid). Another guest is guitarist Alfredo Lagos, whose razor-sharp articulation is a delight. The sound of these recordings, made in a variety of studios across Spain and in live performances, is uniformly rich and clear. The most striking fact about this album, though, is that it's the work of a 20-year-old. Estrella Morente is a fully formed artist, technically and emotionally, who embodies the soulful spirit of cante jondo, or "deep song." In picking up this album for international sale, Real World proves that it's still on the cutting edge of bringing local talent to wider audiences. --Anastasia Tsioulcas

Customer Reviews:

Epic Journey.......2007-06-29

Estrella provides us with the traditional flamenco music that has been upgraded to our tastes of today. I have used her music in many of my flamenco classes, I teach adult beginner flamenco, and all my students love it. She is an asset to the Flamenco community. As a dancer and teacher I appreciate her DUENDE FLAMENCA!

A beautiful singer with a beautiful voice........2007-05-13

Morente's voice is gorgeous and wonderful to listen to. Her songs are mostly quite enjoyable. This is flamenco that sounds traditional and yet modern. Good for mood music and easy listening while working around the house.

estrella morente.......2007-04-27

an amazing singer! she is fantastic and the entire album is wonderful. Great selection for lovers of flamenco and Spanish music.

Best CD I've Heard In A While.......2007-01-10

Sometimes words just can't describe how good a piece of work is. This is one of those times. This CD is A+++++++++++.

Rare, silky...sublime............2005-08-12

Estrella, at the begining of what will certainly be a long and important career, skillfully blends the deep tradition of canto jondo...with the vibrance, vigor and optimism of her relatively young age. The importance of this album will be more fully appreciated in the decades to come. For those NOT versed in flamenco....This is a beautiful, silky and dynamic introduction to the potential of the female flamenco voice.

Average customer rating: The best cd of Cristina A special disc, pure enjoyment Wonderful example of excellent world music A Portuguese Carla Bruni Wow!

Ulisses Cristina Branco Manufacturer: Universal International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Portugal | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sensus Corpo Iluminado Transparente Fado Em Mim Encantamento ASIN: B0002CHGSA Release Date: 2005-05-03

Tracks:

1. Sonhei Que Estava Em Portugal - Anda Luzia
2. Alfonsina Y El Mar
3. Sete Peda De Vento
4. Redondo Voclo
5. A Case Of You
6. Navio Triste
7. Oh ! Como Se Me Alonga De Ano Em Ano
8. Choro (Ai Barco Que Me Levasse)
9. Libert
10. Cristal (Tinha Algum Vinho Ainda)
11. Porque Me Olhas Assim
12. E Por Vezes
13. Circe (Meu Amor Corre Me O Corpo)
14. Gaivota
15. Fundos

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One of the great fado singers working today, Cristina Branco returns with Ulisses, a lush-sounding album that now more than ever separates her from fado convention. Rather than the typical guitar trio backing, Branco adds piano throughout to a guitar quartet that is, as always, led by Portuguese guitar player Custodio Castelo. Between Castelo's pyrotechnics and the piano adding a richer harmonic element, the elegant music sounds more appropriate for classical music recital halls than the fado clubs. Branco's voice smolders with nuance throughout, soaring but never overpowering the backing. A reference to the title, the material here sometimes comes from poems and tunes far beyond her homeland--Branco even offers English speakers a not-at-all-stiff version of Joni Mitchell's "A Case Of You." The electronic-oriented "Fundos" ends the album on an odd note but serves as an emphatic reminder that Cristina Branco is not content to sail exclusively in traditional Portuguese waters. ­-- Tad Hendrickson

Album Description

The latest album by the Portuguese singer, Cristina Branco, star of last year's Melbourne Festival. Ulisses well deserves its name: Ulisses evokes voyages, adventure, wandering, love, leaving, returning . 2005.

Album Details

Each of Cristina Branco's Albums Contains, in a More Or Less Conscious Way, the Germ of the One that Follows It: Sensus, the Last Disk by the Portuguese Singer, was the Exploration of the Erotic Vein that Touched on the Field of a Song in the Work Before It, Corpo Iluminado. Ulisses Well Deserves Its Name: Ulisses Evokes Voyages, Adventure, Wandering, Love, Leaving, Returning. The Myth of Ulisses Could have Been the Origin of the Portuguese Saudade, this Fatalistic Nostalgia, Marked by Waiting, So Linked with the Sea and the Uncertainties it Generates.

Customer Reviews:

The best cd of Cristina.......2007-06-29

For me this is the best cd of Cristina Branco for many reasons, is not only fado, She sings like an angel in this cd, I like to hear Cristina cantar in spanish Alfonsina y el mar.
Sete pedaços de vento è the best song of fado I ever listen in my life

A special disc, pure enjoyment.......2006-09-25

Having a couple of other recordings by this fabulous fado artist compelled me to get this copy of ULISSES. By far, the most enjoyable and well done disc thus far (at least in my collection) of Cristina Branco.

This disc, above all others, clearly displays that she is a world class vocalist in any genre and language. Selections in her native tongue along with an unexpected Joni Mitchell as well as French lyrics puts this artist in the spotlight and center stage. The musical arrangements and recording quality adds to the enjoyment of this disc.

This is a must have for any Fado enthusiast and Cristina Branco fan.

Wonderful example of excellent world music.......2006-09-10

Cristina Branco is one my favourite singers in Portugal. Her beautiful sweet voice soothes my soul. Unfortunately she's not very well known in her own country. I know what I'm saying cause I'm portuguese and live in Portugal.
This new CD "Ulisses" is awesome, her best to date in my opinion. Comparing to previous Cristina's CDs this one is really a voyage (as the title suggests) including a wider range of musical styles, obviously influenced by other cultures, but always capturing the emotion and vision within a genuine fado singer. Obviously this CD is not for purists, and I'm glad I'not a purist. I'm particularly fond of the tune "Alfonsina y el mar" (sung in perfect castellano) which I know in other versions but none of them as good as this one. "Porque me olhas assim" a great Fausto tune, is another one of my favourites, with exquisite arrangement including the beautiful piano (Ricardo Dias) and portuguese guitar (Custodio Castelo). I presume the arrangements have been written by all musicians as that is not mentioned in the booklet (which is a pity and the only negative remark I make).
Cristina Branco is definitely a great world singer, included in a new generation of portuguese singers getting to be known abroad such as Dulce Pontes, Sara Tavares, Mariza, Ana Moura, Misia, Teresa Salgueiro (Madredeus) etc. I'm proud of them all, but Cristina is my first choice.

A Portuguese Carla Bruni.......2006-08-04

Excellent work; this woman is obviously talented enough to reach beyond her genre (I generally am not a fan of this type of music since it usually sounds regurgitated).

And what a great cover of Case Of You!

Wow!.......2006-06-20

I am speechless! (I don't know Portugese)

This is the first album I have heard from this musician, and I am already a major fan!

After listening to it a few times you will probably want to learn Portugese!

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