Sem fantasia - Chico Buarque & Caetano Veloso

Wow, this song is beautiful. Check out this video of a younger Chico Buarque and Caetano Veloso singing together in this Bossa Nova style song. If you don't know who they are, find out more about them for sure (you won't be disappointed). Enough talking and enjoy the music.
Peace

Awesome Brazil

In preparation of my trip to Brazil in four months, I created this next playlist. It's mostly MPB (musica popular brasileira). All the nine songs are great. One of the highlights is Jurubeba, played by Gilberto Gil and Jorge Ben from the album Gil e Jorge from 1975. Witty vocals and effervescent guitar playing by both artists as they have fun interacting with each other, constructing rhythmic vocal melodies and later demolishing them to make space for new waves of melodic inspiration. Gil is heard giggling and chuckling throughout the song, and, in the listener's ear, this good energy and childlike playfulness is translated into infectious joy. Check the song out below.
The playlist also includes songs by Chico Buarque, Caetano Veloso, and Chico Cesar, among others.
Here's the link:
Awesome Brazil

Chico Cesar - Se Voce Viajar

Acho se você viajar talvez eu fiquei na fossa…
How can this video only have 40 views on Youtube?!?!?
Great, catchy reggae by Chico César, gifted singer/songwriter born in Paraiba, Brazil. Here he is singing Se Você Viajar from his 1998 album Beleza Mano.
Enjoy this video clip in HD, and spread the word.

Tribalistas - Carnavália

Parabéns para você!
Today is a very special person's birthday.
I dedicate this song and post to you! Thanks for all your love and support. Love you!
Here are the Tribalistas (pictured above from left to right: Marisa Monte, Carlinhos Brown, and Arnaldo Antunes) performing Carnavália off of their 2002 eponymous album.
Você vai gostar!

Chico Buarque - Vai Passar

Monday morning…

How about a good samba to brighten up your day? This is one the most enjoyable songs I have heard. The song is Vai Passar by Chico Buarque (pictured above) off of his 1984 eponymous album. It reminds me of the great times I've had in Brazil, accompanied by some of the warmest and most genuine people I have met.

Make yourself a caipirinha, relax, and enjoy the beautiful melodies and voice of this Brazilian legend!