NY Times
"An artist confident enough to choose understatement"
Product Description
Bossa nova, jazz and tasteful yet understated electronica meet on Silva, award-winning Brazilian singer/songwriter Vinicius Cantuária's new album - a record that draws on the eclectic heritage of Brazilian music and takes it to a new, more complex territory where the old and new mix with effortless style and ease. Recorded in New York and Brazil, Silva features Vinicius accompanied by renowned trumpet player Michael Leonhart, the acclaimed Bessler String Quartet from Brazil, and Brazilian percussionists Sidinho and Chacal who have both toured extensively with Paul Simon. Also featured is Japanese musician-composer Jun Miyake.