nac: yeah that sucks, going to work the next day especially after listening to "worldy" music, makes you want to travel if anything and "go away" for awhile lol
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Originally Posted by pds6
Have you heard Cesaria Evora. She singings in Cape Verdian Creole (Portuguese). A legendary voice that must me heard.
yes i have and she too is great, i have some of her stuff as well, i have a couple of songs, but i don't own any albums yet, i will eventualy though and probably put her in here at some point unless someone else does first of course, her name slipped my mine when thinking of other artists to compare to...but i did mention her on the first page i believe
Have you heard Cesaria Evora. ...but i did mention her on the first page i believe
Indeed you did. Some posts are a little too thick and hard to absorb all the material.
I have her Anthology (good place to start) Cafe Atlantico, Cesaria, Rogamar (I believe this is her most recent), Sodade o melhor de Cesaria Evora and Voz D`amor. There is an album "Cape Verde" (Putumayo Presents) that is very good and a compilation of a number of Cape Verde singers. In a similar vein is the album "Island" by Putumayo Presents.
I like Evora too. I think at least three of her albums are essential: São Vicente, Cesaria, and the early live set Live in Olympia -- not that her other albums are below par, but these three allows you to sample different facets of her vocal talent.
But, unless you're crazy about her, give her concerts a pass (stick with the Live in Olympia album instead) -- she has absolutely no rapport with her audience: perfect delivery, business-like glamor, but, unfortunately, no soul. The only saving grace was her absolutely brillant band.
Don't know if anyone's mentioned her here or not, but Juana Molina's Son is one of my favourite releases this year. She's from Argentina and sings her songs over fairly modern backing (some electronics even). Still sounds fairly timeless at the same time. Very nice.
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Indeed you did. Some posts are a little too thick and hard to absorb all the material.
I have her Anthology (good place to start) Cafe Atlantico, Cesaria, Rogamar (I believe this is her most recent), Sodade o melhor de Cesaria Evora and Voz D`amor. There is an album "Cape Verde" (Putumayo Presents) that is very good and a compilation of a number of Cape Verde singers. In a similar vein is the album "Island" by Putumayo Presents.
yeah i've got quite a bit of putumayo compilations as well
Just discovered another wonderful voice from Portugal. Lusofonia by Maria Teresa.
I thought she was another singer of "modern fado" like Mariza or Misia, turns out her music is quite different. Accompanied by her little band -- guitar, accordion, soft percussion, Teresa's music is three parts bossa nova, two parts Cape Verde laments (think Cesaria Evora), and one part Portugese folk. This is laid back, wistful music, a shaded respite on a tropical atoll, with Teresa's voice drifting around you like a flower-scented breeze. If you're wishing for someone who sings like Cesaria Evora but has a younger, lighter voice, your prayer is answered.
PS: I'm going to see MADREDEUS live in 2 weeks' time!!
I made two nice discoveries today - Rodrigo y Gabriela and Varttina. I know Varttina has been around for some time - I guess I sorta missed that boat.
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While Rodrigo y Gabriela's self-titled third album is an utter and complete joy to listen to -- actually, it's more of a riotous celebration -- it's more than difficult to describe exactly what they do. This Mexican guitar duo met while in a heavy metal outfit together and soon found the local scene wanting. Both had roots in flamenco and other folk and rock music; they dropped the electric guitars -- and bandmates -- to travel light. They headed off to Europe, and ended up busking in Ireland, where their renown spread as instrumentalists who had to be seen to be believed. More
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Stripped-down, lean, and mean, Värttinä have come up with a concept album of sorts, dedicated to the sun goddess of Finnish myth. More
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