CD-Charts Position 181
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Getz for Lovers

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
by: Stan Getz

Release Date January 15, 2002
In a breathe; you know when you first get a CD, you play it over and over and over for about two or three weeks, then you put it away-Only to pull it out from time to time. I just can't; for the life of me, seem to be able to put this beguiling CD away. I am truly affixed by the intrinsic state I provisionally inherit each and every time I garner my surroundings with the music from this CD. I am literally tethered to the splendor of this CD and all that it entails. Simply stated: If you're looking to settle down after a tough day at the office; than "Getz For Lovers" is exactly what' required-Chardonnay is optional.

In my opinion "Getz For Lovers" is nothing less than a "Magnum Opus".

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CD-Charts Position 182
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Mambo

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
by: Yma Sumac

Release Date March 05, 1996
I remember listening to this on my folks' hi fi when I was growing up. It is as impressive as it was then and fun to listen to now.

CD-Charts Position 183
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Rogamar

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
by: Césaria Évora

Release Date March 07, 2006
Somehow not up to her earlier work. The instrumental accompaniment is good, but tends to dominate at the expense of Cesaria's voice and the songs don't strike me as particularly memorable. One reviewer said this was perhaps the best thing she's done. If so, I just don't see it. I was disiappointed and found myself wondering if maybe her best days are behind her. I hope not.

CD-Charts Position 184
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São Vicente

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
by: Césaria Évora

Release Date June 05, 2001
Cesaria Evora has a voice like plush velvet.The songs are a totally unique mixture of Latin/African tempo and subject matter.

CD-Charts Position 185
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Forca Bruta

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
by: Jorge Ben

Release Date August 28, 2007
Jorge Ben "Forca Bruta" (Philips, 1970)

A dreamy, relaxed record -- one of Brazilian funk pioneer Jorge Ben's finest albums. Mysteriously out of print for decades (but graciously and wisely reissued by the folks at Dusty Groove mailorder) "Forca Bruta" is a delightfully laid-back, silky set, featuring backing by the soul-oriented Trio Mocoto, who helped define Ben's sound in the early 1970s. Although this isn't quite the samba-soul funkfest that some collectors have billed it as (I'd say it's more of a stripped-back acoustic samba-pop session...) this is nonetheless a delicious, seductive album, and a couple of the songs on here are regularly included on best-of anthologies ("O Telefone Tocou Novamente," "Charles, Jr.") The rest of the record is quite ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 186
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Tres Cosas

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
by: Juana Molina

Release Date May 04, 2004
this is an album of quiet hypnotic melodies. spanish songs sung by an angelic gentle voice. soft guitars. subtle violins. ambient electronics. it all blends into the blossoming of an organic whole that holds one in its trance until the end. a delicate, tranquil album. a repository of sweet sounds. great nighttime cd. highly recommended.

CD-Charts Position 187
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The Silver Collection: The Astrud Gilberto Album

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
by: Astrud Gilberto

Release Date October 25, 1990
As a long time Astrud Gilberto fan, I was extremely pleased with this collection. Astrud's voice is beautiful, sweet and haunting. The overall sound and orchestration is beautiful (I do not understand the other reviewers complaints regarding the sound quality and orchestration). I highly recommend this CD.

CD-Charts Position 188
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The Brasil Project

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
by: Toots Thielemans

Release Date July 28, 1992
I love both the harmonic playing of Thielmans and Brazilian jazz. So combined one would expect something interesting. This album is good but he does a much better job in II, his second Brasil Project album; This first project drags a bit in comparison and does not have the same energy. But still good listening.

CD-Charts Position 189
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Sonantes

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
by: Sonantes

Release Date May 20, 2008
Just by featuring Céu as their lead singer, Sonantes vibrates with warmth and exuberant rhythms, that transport the listener to the sensual sounds of Brazil. The Amazon freshness resonates in every track. Sensual, sexy, yet fun "Carimbó",the playful "frevo de saudade", and "miopia" is a soothing song about bliss in the beautiful voice of Céu. If you like this cd or mp3 (both available here), you should get her album Céu. It's a rest from those other female Iberian singers saturating the market. If you are like me, sample the songs, if you like it, get the cd. The quality of a cd is a good investment because of the lyrics, artists info, and the album art.

CD-Charts Position 190
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Bailemos Tango!: A Century of Tango on the Dance Floor

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
by: Various Artists

Release Date June 20, 2000
This album is supposed to be a tango dancing compilation, but actually it has more milongas and quick dances than formal tangos, is not bad if you like argentinian music, but you might expect more tangos.