Coffee Time
Brasil Discos
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Inspirado na rica Bossa Nova, oálbum 'Coffee Time' de Walter Villaçae Leo Motta foi gravado com violõesdiversos e guitarra barítono, a fusãode samples de bateria e elementoseletrônicos, dão um sabor original aoprojeto. 'Coffee Time" funde aestética Lo Fi com os climas tropicaisdo samba, bossa, xote e também deoutros grooves como Reggae, Jazz eSoul.
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Musidisc Remixed
Brasil Discos
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A segunda série de remixes da BrasilDiscos revisita o histórico catálogo dagravadora carioca Musidisc. O seloBrasil Discos teve acesso aosfonogramas originais, selecionando 8faixas dos anos 60 e 70 que foramremixadas por produtores e DJ’s daatualidade como DJ Zinco, BloodBeatz, FGon, OvelhaNegra, DJFlavYa, Dr. Drumah, Rico Manzano eJoão Brasil. Musicalmente os remixestransitam entre o Hip Hop, Lo Fi,Chill Out, Eletrônica e claro, o Funk!
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Musidisc Remixed
Brasil Discos
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‘Prayer’ nasce do incessante trabalhodo compositor e produtor FernandoTRZ junto aos seus instrumentos:piano, sintetizadores, controladorese outros. ‘Prayer’ abre apossibilidade de aspirarmos pelascoisas belas que ainda resistematravés da música e da arte. O álbumde clima noturno e epacial apresentacanções feitas em parceria comcompositores/cantores e músicos deprimeira grandeza como GustavoGarde, Otto, Tika, Éder Araújo,Emílio Martins, Renato Cortez,Thiago Carreri, Netto Rockfeller,Thiago Duar, Denis Duarte, BetoGibbs e DJ Minari.O projeto, com forte influência deNu Jazz, Funk, Rock, Neo Soul,ritmos latinos e Música Global, tem aprodução assinada por TRZ, commixagem a cargo de Renato Cortez ea masterização de Arthur Joly.
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Amor Universal
Brasil Discos
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'Amor Universal' é o terceiro disco docompositor, cantor e instrumentistacarioca Rubinho Jacobina. Commembros da grande OrquestraImperial e 12 faixas inéditas, o discoapresenta Rubinho musicalizandosuas vivências e histórias de amor.Gravado de forma ‘Ao Vivo’ noestúdio, ‘Amor Universal’ foiproduzido por Bem Gil, MarceloCallado e Gustavo Benjão, e mixadopor Moreno Veloso.As parcerias no projeto incluemnomes como Ava Rocha, Iara Rennó,Chiara Chivello, Camila Costa,Paloma Rocha e Virginie Boutaud. Otrabalho passeia por diversos estilosrevelando um ecletismo deinfluência tropicalista. Entre osconvidados super especiais temosAmora Pera, Nina Becker, AnaLomelino, Eduardo Galotti, SabinaSciubba, Vincent Segal e MorenoVeloso.
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Baile dos Orixás Remixed
Brasil Discos
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‘Baile dos Orixás Remixed’ celebra areligiosidade afro-brasileiraapresentando uma sequência dehinos de devoção aos Orixás da Bahiae de Cuba. O projeto original 'Bailedos Orixás' foi produzido por GugaStroeter com a participação dacantora Carol Bezerra. Para recriar eremixar as faixas do projeto original,a Brasil Discos convidou um time deponta de DJ’s e produtores nacionaisque mesclam com perfeição ritmosbrasileiros com as batidas das pistasglobais. Este time é composto porTata Ogan, Grassmass/RodrigoCoelho, Chico Corrêa, DJ MAM,Kenya20Hz, Érica e Fernando TRZ.
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Raiou
Brasil Discos
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O álbum "Raiou" do OvelhaNegra éuma exploração inovadora quecombina o irresistível gêneroafricano Amapiano com a músicabrasileira urbana e eletrônica global.O projeto RAIOU é composto por 8faixas caracterizadas por suasingularidade e inovação. O álbumoferece uma experiência auditivadiversificada e muito dançante!‘Raiou’ conta com a participação de7 artistas convidados: Pamelloza,Carlos Café do Pandeiro, Mano BinhoMC, Papilé das Ideias, Vanice Deise,Junior Dread e IamSunjad,oferecendo uma experiência auditivadiversificada.
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SOLAr: SUN RA IN BRAsIL
Various Artists | A&R | The red hot organization
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...a obra propõe mudanças através de um exercício simples e prazeroso: prestar atenção às mensagens visionárias de gênios como Sun Ra ao mesmo tempo que dá palanque para nomes que trazem o novo, seja musicalmente, seja em suas origens, distantes do colonialismo cultural que toma conta do mainstream.
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tenhomaisdiscosqueamigos.com
mibbi01
mibbi | Co-Producer | independent
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Bebendo da MPB e de influências no rock, no trap e no lo-fi, o compositor e produtor musical Felipe Feffer resolveu dar vida ao projeto mibbi. A experimental e intrigante sonoridade é apresentada no homônimo EP de estreia.
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tenhomaisdiscosqueamigos.com
alexa bomtempo: suspiro
Music Consultant | ropeadope records
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Recorded in Brooklyn, NY and mixed by the legendary engineer Scotty Hard (Elza Soares, Arto Lindsay, Medeski, Martin and Wood), Suspiro invites you into a rich repertoire featuring songs by contemporary Brazilian songwriters, distinctive covers of American and Brazilian standards, and new originals by Alexia Bomtempo.
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alexiabomtempo.com
Onda Mundial: Desorden Y Progresso (2020)
onda mundial | Co-Producer | digital album
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A intenção da Onda Mundial é transcender o senso de identidade, além dos estereótipos associados a alguns gêneros musicais ou narrativas. Neste encontro de ideais acontece a magia, o choque de conceitos que impulsionam a cultura invencível que parte de uma cidade e se expande pelo mundo.
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musicnonstop.uol.com.br
Aline Muniz: Bpm Brazilian Pop Music
Co-Producer | independent
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BPM é um álbum que entrega, a um público novo, quem é Aline Muniz, como um relfexo da transformação da artista.
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agazeta.com.br
RED HOT + RIO 2
Various Artists | Co-Producer | E1 Entertainment
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Every collaboration sounds downright elated, and the cross-cultural derangement of Tropicália easily shine through these 21st-century revamps.
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Jon Pareles, The New York Times (July, 2011)
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The new record is the contemporary equal of the original, its tracks brimming with energy and vitality.
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Martin Johnson, The Wall Street Journal (July, 2011)
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AIDS is totally preventable; people just need to be constantly reminded. The Red Hot projects do that with great style and amazing music.
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Sian Rowe, The Guardian (June, 2011)
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Anti-Virus Musical
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Carlos Albuquerque, O Globo (April, 2011)
RED HOT + RIO
Various Artists | Co-Producer | Verve Records | Universal Music
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One of the benefit series’ finest albums to date.
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Billboard (October 19, 1996)
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#2 Compilation of the Year
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The Village Voice 1996 Jazz & Pop Critics Poll
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Inspiring and modern-sounding tribute… eclectic mix of artists.
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EW (October 10, 1996)
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A Standout single CD that is hard to beat.
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The Beat Magazine (January 1997)
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Taking a stroll on World Music’s wild side in bedroom slippers rather than mountaineering boots.
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Interview (October 1996)
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Offers an entertaining glimpse into the future of a genre that seemed nostalgic even when it was new.
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San Francisco Chronicle
onda sonora: RED HOT + lisbon
Various Artists | Co-Producer | Movieplay Discos
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A strikingly intelligent record.
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The New York Times (July 23, 1999)
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A Challenging Album.
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Time Magazine (August 30, 1999)
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A rhythm nation whose citizens are encouraged to jump borders.
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Entertainment Weekly
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Music that conveys the sense that art – and unfortunately AIDS –
knows no ethnic boundaries.
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Billboard Magazine
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Gorgeous companion piece to Red Hot + Rio.
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Interview
BEBEL GILBERTO | Tanto tempo
Co-Producer | A&R | Ziriguiboom | Crammed
Two Latin Grammy Nominations (World Music, Best Brazilian Album) 2001
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Accurately perceived by retailers as a certified hit (on a wholly independent label)…Tanto Tempo has proved to be pop music’s little engine that could.
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Billboard (January 27, 2001)
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#3 Top World Music Albums
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Billboard Magazine (February 24, 2001)
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The Biggest-selling album by a Brazilian artist in North America possibly since
Sergio Mendes in the 1960’s.
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The New York Times (November 5, 2000)
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…A Sultry set of 60’s Bossa Nova serenades with slow, spiked come-hither
electronic dance beats.
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Fortune Magazine
BEBEL GILBERTO | momento
Co-Producer | A&R | Ziriguiboom | Crammed
BEBEL GILBERTO | Tanto tempo remixes
Co-Producer | A&R | Ziriguiboom | Crammed
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If you already own Tanto Tempo, consider Remixes an essential companion piece.
If you don’t – well, get off your skinny ass, hit the record store, and make a
much-needed investment in your aural health
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Flaunt
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A great album made even better... 9/10 stars!
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Mixer
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Tanto Tempo Remixes stands as a great example of integrating a classic sound
with tomorrow’s technology and creative minds.
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BPM Culture
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The result is a consistency of style rare in the remix world, making this less
an overhaul than a most satisfying alternative version.
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NY Newsday
BEBEL GILBERTO | bebel gilberto
Co-Producer | A&R | Ziriguiboom | Crammed
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The summer’s sexiest CD.
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Glamour (2004)
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Gilberto is an organic princess in a digital world.
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AfroPop
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Gilberto at her most assured and distinct.
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Entertainment Weekly
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One of the most emotionally charged albums of the year.
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New York Post
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She has truly arrived as an artist.
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San Francisco Bay Guardian
BEBEL GILBERTO | bebel REMIXED
A&R | Ziriguiboom | Crammed
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Debut at #2
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Billboard World Music Charts (June, 2005)
celso fonseca | natural
Co-Producer | Ziriguiboom | Crammed
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Intoxicating chill-out set that revels in lounge-jazz’s feel-good-grandeur.
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Boston Herald (April, 2003)
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Smooth, smart and casually sensual.
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The Washington Post (April, 2003)
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Celebrating the legacy of Bossa Nova in a debonair set.
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The London Times (March, 2003)
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Brilliant
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The Guardian, UK (March, 2003)
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If (Oscar) Niemeyer made music, it would sound like this.
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London Telegraph (March, 2003)
angelique kidjo | black ivory soul
Music Consultant | Sony Music
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This is Kidjo’s best work to date, a fine affirmation for an artist who has stayed the course, bucked the trends, and come out exactly where she belongs: on top.
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Afropop Worlwide (2002)
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Her varied cultural influences come together in a beautiful ethnic tapestry called
“Black Ivory Soul.”
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New York Post (March, 2002)
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The album explores the musical connection and kinship between Africa and Brazil, specifically her home country of Benin and the Brazilian state of Bahia.
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CNN (June 2002)
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One of the most emotionally charged albums of the year.
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New York Post
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Black Ivory Soul might just be her most consistent and satisfying effort to date
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All Music (2002)
SUBA | São Paulo Confessions
A&R | Ziriguiboom | Crammed
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A further example of the emergent style that is fast becoming recognized as the shiny new soundtrack to Latin American life in the 90’s
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The London Times (February, 1999)
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The perfect fusion of past, present and future.
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Paper Magazine
SUBA | Tributo
A&R | Producer | Ziriguiboom | Crammed
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Music that could make the world fall in love all over again with the idea of high-rise chic
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Daily Telegraph UK (June 2002)
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3,5 out of 5 stars
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Rolling Stone
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4 out of 5 stars
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Vibe Magazine
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Another Breakthrough for Brazilian Electronica
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Pulse (June, 2002)
os mutantes | everything is possible
Music Compiler with David Byrne | Luaka Bop Records
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Os Mutantes’ music is as original and beautiful as anything being made anywhere… and yet it’s always pop… and pop at its very best and most innovative.
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Spin Magazine
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4,5 out of 5 stars
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Rolling Stone (June, 1999)
NEXT STOP WONDERLAND ost
Music Supervisor | Miramax Films | Verve Records
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# 5 Top Jazz Albums
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Billboard (October, 1998)
sambasoul 70! | various artists
compiler | Ziriguiboom | Crammed
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In the 16 songs on this album, the results are nothing short of euphoric, as Carnaval revs up the sex machine and Superfly does the samba. Instrumentals take action-movie soundtracks on location to Rio , where the wah-wah meets the tambourine; songs mesh smooth Brazilian melody with pinpoint riffs.
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The New York Times
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This is the Album of the Summer.
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Time Out London (April, 2001)
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Samba Soul 70! Is without question, the strongest set of Brazilian soul to hit our shores, and a necessity for anyone curious about these hard-to-find oldies.
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SF Weekly
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One of the most emotionally charged albums of the year.
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New York Post
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More than just a good comp, this is the gateway to some amazing new musical vistas”
9 out of 10.
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Montreal Mirror
BRASIL 2MIL | The Soul Of Bass-O-Nova
Various Artists | Compiler | Ziriguiboom | Crammed
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Béco Dranoff and Marc Hollander craft some truly inspired hybrids.
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Rhythm Magazine (December ,1999)
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Ultra-Groovy compilation of electronic meets-organic cut featuring some of the influential young artists shaping the new sound of Brazilian music
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Keyboard Magazine (March 2002)
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Terrific album…could be one of the sounds of the summer.
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The Independent, UK (February 21, 1999)
ZIRIGUIBOOM | The Now Sound Of Brazil 1 & 2
Various Artists | Compiler | Ziriguiboom | Crammed
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Ziriguiboom is the leading source for modern-age Brazilian Music… This year’s first essential global chill-out excursion. Cool and Innovative.
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Billboard (January 2003)
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One of the best chroniclers of modern Brazilian music, the hip Ziriguiboom label has discovered such diverse and talented artists as Bebel Gilberto, Zuco 103 and Apollo Nove, providing a stamp of quality on every album it issues.
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Tad Hendrickson / Amazon.com
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Jazz, house, electro and breakbeats get the world treatment and the result is a colorful and fun representation of contemporary Brazilian music.
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San Fransico Examiner
CIBELLE | Cibelle
A&R | Ziriguiboom | Crammed
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… more interesting than Morcheeba, more curious than Beth Orton. Tasty.
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Time Out New York (July, 2003)
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A wonderfully quirky bossa nova album with post-modern knobs, bells and buzzers on
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The Independent, UK
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Imagine ‘The Girl From Ipanema’ in Terry Gilliam’s futuristic Brazil.
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Rolling Stone (September 2003)
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Like Sade with a better voice.
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The Boston Globe
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Redefines contemporary Brazilian music.
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San Francisco Examiner (July 2003)
CIBELLE | THE SHINE OF THE ELECTRIC DRIED LEAVES
A&R | Ziriguiboom | Crammed
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A very special talent. Music of no particular origin
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Blues & Soul
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A superb debut … An audacious record… adding elements of nu-jazz and pop psychedelia to the dazzling mix…
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The Times UK
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Thrilling: light and easy on the ear, but full of ideas… It’s simultaneously like nothing on earth and everything you’ve heard before. This summer, the sound of Cibelle will be percolating out of every hip coffe bar, lounge and clothes shop
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The Independent UK
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Cibelle’s glittering voice oozes sweet seduction and signals the arrival of
a major new star.
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HMV Choice UK
CAIPIRISSIMA: BATUCADA ELETRÔNICA
Various Artists | Co-Producer | Movieplay Discos
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Not Samba + Electronica…Better. 4 stars.
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Amazon.com
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This is probably the most genuine and integrated selection of Brazilian digi-beats… Caipirissima offers a clear view of the future without compromising the riches of the past. 8,5 / 10
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Montreal Mirror (2000)
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This perfect-for-summer comp stirs up a zesty concoction of exotic Brazilian flavors mixed with global electronics (and large doses of experimentationalism).
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David Opdyke / Sypderbytes.com
Mauricio Pessoa: Habitat (2012)
Sony Music| Co-Producer | independent
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Com safra de inéditas de alta qualidade, o álbum reitera a grande inspiração do cancioneiro autoral do artista.
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blognotasmusicais.com