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The Magic of Brazilian Music

I don't see it mentioned here often, but I have to say that I just melt for Brazilian music. The interwoven rhythms, the glorious melodies, the heart-wrenching nostalgia, and the mix of American jazz and African music on these astounding artists make for an audiophile's dream.

A few artists who just blow my mind:

Milton Nascimento (Beyond words)
Caetano Veloso (A musical genius)
Gilberto Gil
Jorge Ben
Gal Costa (A voice like honey)
Chico Buarque
Maria Bethania
Tom Ze (more experimental--very creative)
Virginia Rodrigues

Beleza Tropical (Brazil Classics) compiled by David Byrne is a good introduction. But if you're like me, that CD will be only the beginning of the addiction.

If any of you have specific recommendations, I may have missed them, so please list them here.
All the best,
Howard
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peter_s
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I second the Marisa Monte. Equally if not more so, I suggest the following self-titled CD which can be had on Amazon:

Joao Gilberto [IMPORT]
Original Release Date: February 6, 1991
Label: Polygram Int'l
Catalog: #837589

This one is just Joao, his guitar, and a couple of very close microphones. It's so intimate it sounds like he's in the room with you.

Thanks all for the other suggestions.
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