Raizes Do Samba [Import]

Clara Nunes | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 23, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Msi Music/Super D
• ASIN: B00003IR3K
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #606,987 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent compilation of the Queen of Samba, September 12, 2000

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Erik Werkman (Utrecht, Netherlands) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Raizes Do Samba (Audio CD)

Next to Elis Regina THE most incredible singer from Brazil in my opinion. The emotion which they both were able to express in their way of singing is unbelievable. With their Midas touch everything they touched with their voices turned to gold. Another thing unfortunately ties them together: they both died too early: Elis at the age of 37 in the year 1982, Clara at the age of 40 one year later. But where Elis Regina was more an MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) singer, Clara Nunes sang almost exclusively samba repertoire. Both Elis' and Clara's voice give strength and function like a fountain of energy: every feeling ranging from extreme joy to terrible pain is delivered intensely. This music really enriches your life. This compilation is a very good introduction to Clara's music, as it mainly features pure acoustic samba from her best period between 1973 and 1978, which shows what she was capable of in the best possible way. And do not forget to check out Elis Regina as well, if you haven't already.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible, March 13, 2001

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"epeysakh" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Raizes Do Samba (Audio CD)

This is definitely one of the most amazing compilations I have ever purchased. If you're looking for excellent samba, you MUST buy this CD. She has one of the most beautiful voices, a voice that will ring in your ears long after the song has ended. Consider your love of samba in at least two stages, one before experiencing Clara Nunes and the other after -- the difference is like night and day. EVERY track on this CD will make you dance, sing and shake for joy.

I also have to thank Erik Werkman for his Amazon.com list detailing essential Brazilian musicians -- I'm walking down it and buying everything he recommends.

Enjoy!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Joyous, Energetic and Uplifting Brazilian Samba!, September 18, 2001

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ritasteve "ritasteve" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Raizes Do Samba (Audio CD)

This is the one of the best, if not the best, albums of Brazilian music that you will ever hear. This collection really showcases Clara Nunes' amazing voice and tremendous vocal energy in fine samba arrangements. This is wonderful music that bears listening, time after time, year after year.