Brasileiro

Various Artists - Intl. - So. & Central America - Brazil/Bossa Nova/Samba, Putumayo Presents (Series) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 25, 1999)
• Original Release Date: May 25, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Putumayo World Music
• ASIN: B00000IWNN
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,177 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #4 in Music > Indie Music > World Music > South & Central America
  • #12 in Music > World Music > Latin Music > Brazilian > Tropicália
  • #42 in Music > World Music > Latin Music > Samba

Track Listings

1. Take Sarava - Silvia Torres

2. Despedida - CELSO MACHADO

3. Clarao De Lua - Nazare Pereira

4. Vatapa - Joao Bosco

5. Aguas De Marco - Rosa Passos

6. O Namorado Da Viuva - Jorge Ben

7. Canto Das Tres Racas - Clara Nunes

8. Mama Africa - Chico Cesar

9. Essas Emocoes! - Zeca Baleiro

10. Visgo De Jaca - Martinho Da Vila

11. Danca De Solidao - Beth Carvalho

12. Cantando No Toro - Chico Buarque

13. Berekere - Geraldo Azevedo

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No CD is too perfect..., March 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Brasileiro (Audio CD)

I am a huge fun of Putumayo's music collections, as well of their idea of expanding world music knowledge, and in some occasions donating some of their profits to strongly needed causes. Still I'll try to be as objective as possible:

While 'Brasileiro' might not include most of the best music artists from Brazil, it is so far one of the best "various artists" albums that you can find about Brazilian music. Believe me, they are not easy to find. I am not Brazilian, but I know their culture very well, and besides the well-known Passos, Da Vila, Nunes, Bosco, Carvalho, and Torres, I was very pleased to discover other talents such as Jorge Ben (o namorado da viuva), Nazare Pereira (clarao de lua), or Chico Cesar (mama Africa).

If you are looking for fast-dancing samba, or go-crazy party music, this CD is NOT for you. The music in this CD is kind of easy-listening, relaxing, surprising, romantic, and if you've ever been to Brazil, it is tremendously nostalgic. Very pleasant while reading a book, playing with your date, or just chatting with some friends.

Other Putumayo's great titles I recommend are 'Cuba' (my favorite), 'Afro-Latino', 'Athens to Andalucia', and especially if you like this one, 'Cape Verde'.

-A spaniard, and a world music fan

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful gathering of Brazilian voices, October 9, 2001

By 

Michael J. Mazza - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brasileiro (Audio CD)

"Brasileiro" is an anthology CD of 13 different songs by 13 different performers from the world of Brazilian music. This is an excellent blend of the mellow and the playful. Each track is a wonderful blend of instrumental music and vocal performance.

There is a good mix of male and female vocalists. The generous liner notes discuss each artist and his/her work in the context of Brazilian music. Some of the standout performances on the disc are the following: Silvia Torres' sweet, seductive "Take Sarava"; Celso Machado's magical-sounding "Despedida"; Jorge Ben's sweet, gentle vocals on "O Namorado da viuva"; Chico Cesar's "Mama Africa," with its reggae-like sound; and Chico Buarque's fun, upbeat "Cantando No Toro." But my favorite song on the disc is probably Clara Nunes' "Canto Das Tres Racas," which features a majestic, elegant vocal performance.

I have to admit: I don't have much knowledge of Brazilian music, and I can't speak Portuguese. But I will say that this is a fine CD, full of passion and artistic skill, and I think that it has the potential to appeal to a broad audience.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A cute brazilian blend, April 8, 2004

By 

E. Quevedo "Read a novel... find a wonderful ... (Mexico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brasileiro (Audio CD)

I have a little more than a year learning portuguese and I love the brazilian culture: the food, the folklore and the music. Brasileiro is a good CD for those who wants to introduce theirselves to the exotic and sensual rythm of the samba, the MPB, the forró and the bossa nova. "Take Saravá" is a nice song and you need to hear "Clarao de Lua" or the slaves's song of "Canto das tres racas" for understand the passion and the culture of the brazilian people. Beth Carvalho and her sexy voice are wonderful in "Danca de Solidao" and "Berekeré", that is include in the soundtrack of the movie "Woman on Top" has a cadence without equal. You will learn that Bahia is the "land of hapiness" and the inspiration of a lot of composers, musicians and famous writers, it's the land of the magic and creation...

After listen this disc you will understand the meaning of "saudade" that is a mixture of loneliness, sorrow and nostalgia. The guide included in this Putumayo CD is very educative and take your hand for conduce you inside the brazilian sounds. Enjoy it. Vc vai gostar demais. Beijao.