Lisa Ono (小野リサ): エッセンシア (Essência) (1997)
If you’re like me, you notice a world often starving for a little peace and quiet. As I scan what’s popular out…
October 17, 2025
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Silvia Patricia: Curvas E Retas (1991)
Sometimes the best romance is the one that’s rekindled. As I listen to Sylvia Patricia’s Curvas e Retas, I’m reminded why I…
September 16, 2025
Rosana: Doce Pecado (1990)
One of the blessings afforded to me by choosing this small platform to hold a conversation, is that I get to talk…
March 19, 2024
Nina Catarina: Acordei Com Preguiça (1994)
First off: a huge thank you for Sara Mautone for cluing me in to this album. I say this, because when you…
August 15, 2023
Altay Veloso: Paixão de D’Artagnan (1988)
As you all may know now, “late summer” is more of a vibe than a season. It’s in between times when hot…
August 16, 2022
Vital Lima: Vital (1990)
Once again I turn towards an old love of mine, the music of Brazil. Where else can one get that special emotion…
June 28, 2022
Ulisses Rocha: Casamata (1989)
Once again, I’m just here to add overtones to others’ resonances. In this case, it’s to add something to further describe Carioca…
September 28, 2021
Fernando Girão: Índio (1989)
Simply wonderful summer moods abound in this one. What’s the one I’m referencing? None other than Fernando Girão’s Índio, an intriguing release…
July 20, 2021
Mix: 55. Ticket To Rio
Regardez-moi dance un samba. It’s me, again, with another look at our relationship with Brazil. In the past, I took the time…
July 13, 2021
Doris Monteiro: Agora (1976)
Let me be forthright, I wish I had more info to share about this album. Doris Monteiro’s Agora, released in 1976, was…
August 25, 2020
Diana Pequeno: Mistérios (1989)
One of my worst kept secrets is my love for Diana Pequeno’s Mistérios. It’s no mystery that it hits all the points…
August 18, 2020
Lucio Battisti: Anima Latina (1974)
Albums as unique as Lucio Battisti’s Anima Latina are rarely the product of one person’s/band single vision. It’s easy to forget how…
November 26, 2019