Brazilian Lullaby

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 28, 1999)
• Original Release Date: September 28, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Ellipsis Arts
• ASIN: B00001SI9K
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,407 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #27 in Music > Indie Music > Children's Music > General
  • #42 in Music > Indie Music > World Music > General
  • #63 in Music > World Music > Latin Music > Brazilian

Track Listings

1. Se Essa Rua Fosse Minha - Tomaz Lima

2. Soneca - Monica Salmaso

3. Pro Nene Nanar - Geraldo Leite

4. Acalanto - Priscilla Ermel

5. Nhanderu Rymbaje - Tenonde Pora

6. Bambalalo - Grupo Roda Piao

7. Paula Sonhando - Luiz Bueno

8. Dorme - Arnaldo Antunes/Zaba Moreau

9. O Boi E O Carneirnho - Priscilla Ermel

10. Tutu Evora - Mawaca

11. Boi De Cara Preta/Tutu Maramba/Nana Nenem - Tomaz Lima

12. Nana Pra Brinca - Vange Milliet/Paulo Lepetit

13. Tres Beijinhos - Rodrigo Alzuguir

14. Sono De Gibi - Helio Ziskind

15. Carneirinho 1, 2, 3 - Sandra Peres

16. Curio - Marcio Lott

17. Murucututu - Magda Pucci

Editorial Reviews

From Parents' Choice®

Soothing rhythms and gentle tones from a variety of musical styles combine with traditional songs, well-known Brazilian instrumental music, and original compositions to create an exquisite collection of lullabies and songs for the very young. The collection is as inviting and playful as it is enchanting. Gentle male and female voices sing in Portuguese; the production employs instruments indigenous to the culture. "Murucututu", a song recorded in the Brazilian rainforest, tells of the owl known in Brazilian mythology as the mother of sleep. This collection is a true labor of love for sleeping babies everywhere. A 2000 Parents' Choice(r) Silver Honor Winner. (Oralia Garza de Cortes, Parents' Choice®, 2000)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If I only owned one cd..., December 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Brazilian Lullaby (Audio CD)

I have purchased seven copies of this cd, for gifts to friends (with or without children) and have several copies for myself. If I were to be stranded on a desert island, this would be my first choice of music to have with me. Although I speak Portuguese, you don't need to know the language to appreciate the beauty of the music and lyrics. A songbook helps monolinguals to appreciate the music and message. Buy this today!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Music!, July 11, 2001

By 

Luis Ramos (Seattle, WA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brazilian Lullaby (Audio CD)

I bought this CD because I am Portuguese and I was looking for music for children in my language. This was much greater than I expected! The music and lyrics are beautiful and you really don't have to understand Portuguese to fall in love with this master piece. I also recommend this CD to adults because I truly believe that this music breaks any age, cultural, and linguistic barriers. The Portuguese, Brazilian, and Afro-Portuguese cultures are extremely rich in History, Music, and Literature. This is an example of such majesty!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You Won't Get Sick of This One, August 23, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Brazilian Lullaby (Audio CD)

We've been listening to this one every night for 16months, and we still love it. The music is beautiful, not cloying or sweet. And maybe it's just because we don't understand the lyrics, but it doesnt' get tiresome or seem condescending like so much children's music does. Not every song is a winner - there's one that's slightly annoying -- but basically, this is music I'd listen to even if I didn't have twins. Plus, as soon as it goes on my kids start nodding off. Maybe it's just a Pavlovian response, but hey, whatever works!