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Perolas Aos Povos

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I was fortunate enough to see Rita along with Chico Cesar live in a free concert given at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC last August and was totally blown away by both singers and their bands(it didn't hurt that I was standing less than 10 feet from the stage). I love this album and someone told me she had two more out in Brazil. If anyone knows of a source where I could obtain them - please email me at ze_povinho@hotmail.com.

I can only reiterate what the other reviewers have said. Rita's music has a base in the local traditions of Northeastern Brazil, but there is a modern element as well which combines somehow combines berimbau, guitars and beats into some great songs. My favorites are "Ha Mulheres" and "Pensar em Voce" but the whole album is good. Believe it or not, I can see the comparison between The Who's "You Better You Bet" and "Ha Mulheres" in the way the song builds up and progresses around a simple, yet clever lyric. Very sharp observation.

The best I have ever heard in this genre. I am still trying to find other work by Rita. Perhaps someone knows whether she is in a band in Brazil and the band has her hidden away in the credits?! In all, I would buy, unseen and unheard, anything by Rita. Can't help but get happy with her. Bill

This is going to be a very important album in brasilian music. Rita Ribeiro was born in maranhao a small state in the brasilian notheast, like Zeca Baleiro she is part of new movement of musicians from that area that suscesfully blend the old rhythms from the region with the new ones, local sounds with souns that come from abroad(rock, blues, soul).This new artist are giving MPB a new alternative, their music is absolutely wonderful.

Rita Ribeiro is best known for doing a real Brazilian music. She catches afro music and put along samba genere. Having worked with Chico Cesar and many others afro singers, she has learn to find her way. In Brazil she is not very known because she is not a POP diva, she does her songs because she likes and she knows she is important for a little audience. It's a great album, every song is worked as a art work!

There is indeed a variety of musical styles on this CD, but the constants are Rita Ribeiro's wonderful voice and the kind of painstaking, elaborate and interesting arrangements that make music enjoyable and fresh even after many listenings. I should know because I find some of the music here, especially Banho Cheiroso, Ha Mulheres and Mana Chica, amazingly addictive. I also appreciated the translated lyrics, because otherwise I would never have guessed that Banho Cheiroso was a recommendation to take an aromatic bath to overcome your indolence. Very highly recommended.

This singer has an absolutely wonderful voice. Graceful and soothing, she is a delight to listen to, whether you are just sitting on your back deck or listening to the rain outside.