One year ago, I came up with the idea that people might be interested in music I've found via various media. As it turns out, not quite as many people are as interested as I had expected, but one year later and I've got a fantastic group of readers and have found a lot of great music. Looks like my blog is all grown up now.
In celebration of NP's one year anniversary, I've decided to collect some of my favorite videos from the past year. I hope you enjoy!
"Pesebre"- Axel Krygier featured in April
"A Namorada" - Carlinhos Brown featured in March
"Music for a Found Harmonium" - Penguin Cafe featured in February
"Djon Maya" - Victor Démé featured in February
"Crazy Train" - Iron Horse featured in January
"Santa Maria (Del Buen Ayre)" - Gotan Project featured in January
"Yegelle Tezeta" Mulatu Astatke featured in November
"Mast Qalandar" by Faiz Ali Faiz and Titi Robin featured in October
"Jolie Coquine" by Caravan Palace featured in August
Showing posts with label Carlinhos Brown. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Carlinhos Brown. Show all posts
Sunday, 15 May 2011
Monday, 7 March 2011
This Week's Picks (#34)
I'm in a Brazilian mood today, so please enjoy this week's picks!
"Lero-Lero" - Luisa Maita
A contemporary artist from São Paulo, Luisa Maita is a perfect example of modern Brazilian music done well. Obviously rooted in bossa nova and samba, Maita throws in some pop influences for a relaxed sound. Best part, the label is offering a free download of this track. To download, visit: luisamaita.bandcamp.com/track/lero-lero-free-download
"A Namorada" - Carlinhos Brown
If you are going to talk about modern Brazilian music, you have to bring up Carlinhos Brown. This isn't a new discovery for me, as I came across this song a few years back as part of the album Brazil-The Greatest Songs Ever and loved it. But it does deserve to be a pick as it is just so much fun! Carlinhos is a tropicália artist, which is upbeat, catchy and delightfully different from the low-key samba and bossa nova.
"The Girl from Ipanema" - Astrud Gilberto & Stan Getz
Now that we've heard some modern Brazilian tunes, we have to dip into a the classics. You can't get more classic Brazilian bossa nova than Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto. I love this track, but I think it's a bit of a shame that Astrud Gilberto looks so awkward when she sings.
"Lero-Lero" - Luisa Maita
A contemporary artist from São Paulo, Luisa Maita is a perfect example of modern Brazilian music done well. Obviously rooted in bossa nova and samba, Maita throws in some pop influences for a relaxed sound. Best part, the label is offering a free download of this track. To download, visit: luisamaita.bandcamp.com/track/lero-lero-free-download
"A Namorada" - Carlinhos Brown
If you are going to talk about modern Brazilian music, you have to bring up Carlinhos Brown. This isn't a new discovery for me, as I came across this song a few years back as part of the album Brazil-The Greatest Songs Ever and loved it. But it does deserve to be a pick as it is just so much fun! Carlinhos is a tropicália artist, which is upbeat, catchy and delightfully different from the low-key samba and bossa nova.
"The Girl from Ipanema" - Astrud Gilberto & Stan Getz
Now that we've heard some modern Brazilian tunes, we have to dip into a the classics. You can't get more classic Brazilian bossa nova than Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto. I love this track, but I think it's a bit of a shame that Astrud Gilberto looks so awkward when she sings.
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