Bebadachama: Serie Ao Vivo [IMPORT] [LIVE]

Paulinho Da Viola

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 11, 1997)
• Original Release Date: July 20, 2004
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import, Live
• Label: Bmg Int'l
• ASIN: B00000GAE6
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #541,781 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Da Costa Performs all his Greatest Hits Live in Concert. He Sings his Own Compositions as Well as Songs by Paulo Da Portela, Ze Ketti, Nelson Cavaquinho, Lupicinio Rodrigues, Cartola, Pixinguinha, Noel Rosa, Aldir Blanc, Dorial Caymmi, and Ataulfo Alves.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real encyclopedia of samba, November 28, 2000

By	Timothy J. Gollin (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

One of the many wonderful qualities of Paulinho da Viola's music is his archaeological desire to ensure that the great sambas of the past fifty years are not forgotten. Moreover, Paulinho's interpretations of classic sambas are often more elegant, better sung, better presented than the originals. It's as if he is able to dig into the composer's mind and perform a samba as it was originally conceived, with the benefit of his elegant voice and just-right arrangements. Each Paulinho performance on this live album is a small polished gem; each speaks for itself, each is thoughtful, each says something about the music and about samba in general.

The lack of egotism in the presentation of other composers' works is also evident in Paulinho's presentation of his own compositions.

In general, this album is a tribute to samba past and present. If you're expecting Carnaval in Rio, think again. This is 'chamber samba'. It is filled with musicality, with characteristic formality and polish, and with respect for the music, while it maintains the informality which makes great music great.