August 19, 2001
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World Music…
My passion for music is old. I remember myself at 7 listening to Nika Costa and some old traditional Breazilian music. I know it is old because when I mention some singers and groups I used to enjoy to my teenage students, there is always a question mark on their faces.
I have always listened to everything, but I must confess there is a special preference for what now a days is called ‘new age’ or ‘world music’.
I´m not the right one to describe these terms, but surelly I can mention some good artists as; Enya, Loreena Mckennitt, Clannad, Deep Forest, Enigma, Peter Ratzembeck, Dead Can Dance, Cocktail Twins…and others…
There are some Brazilian who make some good world music too. Allow me to introduce you some of them…Some I enjoy listening to.
Fortuna Singer and composer, she has jewish origings. She sings old traditional songs in Ladino (the old hebrew spoken in the Iberian Paninsula. More information can be found on her site where there is a link for English readers. http://www.fortunamusic.net/
Marcus Viana Son of another great musician, Sebastião Viana, Marcus is a well known Brazilian violin player. He has made soundtracks to tv series, theater, films, and also soundtrack for tv and radio commercials. On his site one can also hear some of the cd tracks. Enjoy!http://www.sonhosesons.com.br
Bossa Nova Delhi This is actually the name of Ana Simonka´s cd. It is an amazing connection of Brazilian music Bossa Nova, and traditional Indian music. “From Mantra to Samba” as it is described on the site. Unfortunately, just for Portuguese readers…http://www.artesimbolo.com.br
it is also possible to get some more information here…some in English http://www.artesimbolo.com.br/Bossa_Nova_Delhi/imprensa.htm
You guys have fun and also a nice week!
Comments (8)
hey cool! thanx for dropping by
Music, a great way to interpret moods. I like a lot of styles in music. From Abba to ZZtop so they say…
Hey, I do like Enya as well…
Have you ever heard Tori Amos’ songs? It’s quite difficult to classify its style, but it’s awesome. If you never heard of her, there are some of her albums available to be listened at: http://usinadosom.zip.net/ (try starting by “Icicle” or “Cloud on my tongue” Hope you enjoy it).
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hey lotus!!
guess who is here!
sorry for taking such a long time to write. but i almost got lost on the net trying to find your address. next time please give proper directions – and in advance.
hmm. the new place looks real cool. and the decor is quite sexy i must say. the picture of eros and her guy – that is brilliant. seem to have put a lot of effort. or did u get an interior decorator…
i like everything about this. if u don’t mind, i plan to share this place with you for some time.. will that be ok?
any rent?
or anything else.
let me know.
love
saturde
Hey, yes I know São Paulo, but this time I had to stay down here in Curitiba. Maybe next time.
yes…..i like some of that music too….and i kinda not like it being called new age..or alternative…it kind of takes away the credit…..but good choice……and
What about the guestbook.Checked it already?
I’m thinking about the pizza.What are all the coulors of the Brazilian team?
Yellow and what?
A pizza with yellow pepperoni could be Ok.
I’ m still hier.