Brazil Classics, Beleza Tropical is the first in a series compiled by Talking Heads singer David Byrne that preceded the big wave of interest in Tropicalia during the late '90s by almost a decade. Performers include such influential Brazilian figures as Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, and Jorge Ben, with several songs from each. The selected ...
Recorded with little rehearsal and only two acoustic guitars (plus a percussionist) for accompaniment, Gil e Jorge focuses squarely on the individual talents of Gilberto Gil and Jorge Ben as musicians, vocalists, performers, and improvisers. Of course, they prove up to the task. The nine lengthy tracks on the album (it was originally configured as ...
Several of Brazil's most prominent artists are featured on this compilation from WEA International. Songs from Gilberto Gil, Milton Nascimento, Elis Regina, and Lulu Santos are collected with others to show off a variety of Brazilian pop styles. ~ Stacia Proefrock, All Music Guide
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