Product Details

• Actors: India Arie, India.Arie
• Format: Color, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Image Entertainment
• VHS Release Date: July 29, 2003
• Run Time: 59 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00009QG7U
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #669,375 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars She got it right!, August 7, 2003

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Brian M. Coffee (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Music in High Places - India Arie (Live in Brazil) (DVD)

I have to admit that I had never heard any of India Arie's music before purchasing this DVD. The reason why is because I rarely listen to the radio anymore. It hurts me a little because I don't stay up to date with the newer artist. But sooner or later I get to hear them all. I actually purchased the DVD because of my interest in Brazil. I was pleasantly surprised to see that she decided to do a DVD in Bahia which is one of my favorite areas of Brazil. Her music is actually a combination of folk music and R&B. Although she records on Motown she does not play the Motown sound that most of us are familiar with. Actually her music is quite relaxing but the strength of her songs is definately the lyrics. Her voice is ok but not as powerful as say Jill Scott, Angie Stone or Mary J. The camera work is great and the sound is outstanding. She discusses each song and Brazil thoughout the video. She also features several local Brazilian groups and singers in some of her songs. The videos also feature plenty of sights in Bahia. Her and her band really seem to fit in well with the locals. Music critics like to refer to her type of music as "Neo-Soul" or new soul but let's face it, Bill Withers was doing this type of music back in the 1970s! But it is refreshing to hear something besides rap music from new musical artist. So purchase this DVD even if you are not a fan. The beautiful scenery and relaxing songs help to make this a very good DVD. I should add that although I am a fan of Bryant McKnight, I like India's DVD better.
Note: Several famous Brazilian musicians including Olodum, Ile Aiye and Margareth Menezes stop by and jam with India Arie in the DVD!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very very good!, October 12, 2003

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Colin R. Griswold "cafe_con_leche" (Tucson, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Music in High Places - India Arie (Live in Brazil) (DVD)

I wasn't a fan of India Arie at all until I bought this DVD. Like another reviewer here, I purchased this DVD out of an interest in Brazil and a general interest in R&B. I find the idea of an American R&B artist collaborating with Afro-Brazilian artists fascinating and much more natural than other cross-cultural collaborations. I think this DVD definitely demonstrates where music will be going, or at least should be going. I agree with the other reviewer that this DVD is better than the Brian McKnight one. There is much more local collaboration on this DVD. The camera works is also superior on this DVD. But the Brian McKnight one is worth purchasing too. Hopefully there will be more DVDs like these!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good music...good vibes., February 24, 2006

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B. BARNETT (Northern VA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Music in High Places - India Arie (Live in Brazil) (DVD)

I am a fan of the entire "Music In High Places" series, so this met my expectations to the fullest.

Watching india.arie perform in these beautiful places is both relaxing and inspiring.