Serie Bis Cantores Do Radio [Import]

Francisco Alves (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 26, 2001)
• Format: Import
• Label: Emi
• ASIN: B00005J8OU
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,847,254 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the greatest samba singers of the 1930s, July 20, 2001

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This review is from: Serie Bis Cantores Do Radio (Audio CD)

EMI's "Cantores Do Radio" series is a great look at the popular singers who came before the bossa nova era... plus, with two CDs at a single CD price, these are a pretty sweet deal. Next to Carmen Miranda, Francisco Alves was probably the best-known and most beloved singer of Brazil's golden era of samba cancao. He hosted his own radio program, and popularized songs by writers such as Cartola and Ismael Silva. This is an excellent collection covering a wide variety of styles, from clattering, bouncy Carnaval sambas to classy, Hollywood-tinged "sweet" big band and pop vocals material, including many songs that have become MPB standards. The musicianship is top-flight throughout, as are Alves' sweet, pleasantly corny vocals. An excellent collection -- highly recommended!