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