CD-Charts Position 21
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CéU

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

Release Date April 03, 2007
I heard about Céu when one of my friends on last.fm made me a recommendation. I think it's the best album I got this year.

It's a well balanced fusion of vocal jazz, regae, afro, funky, samba, Miles Davis and electronic chill out music. Really a good job.

Ceu reminds me in some way the first album of Norah Jones where you like every song. This is the same.

I'm impatient waiting for her second album.

CD-Charts Position 22
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World's Greatest Audiophile Vocal Recordings

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

Release Date September 26, 2006
This recording sounds great in SACD - multichannel as well as in an ordinary CD-player. The hair on my arms rises when I hear the voice of Rebecca Pidgeon singing Spanish Harlem on this record. There are several amazing vocals here. The record is also perfect for testing your Speakers and hardware. The base on this recording is amazing. Also here it's the recording of Spanish Harlem that puts the gear to a test. You will love the sound of this record.

CD-Charts Position 23
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Astrud Gilberto's Finest Hour

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

Release Date May 15, 2001
Astrud Gilberto was the Brazilian Dionysian lark per excellence and the embodiment of the sensuality, lyricism and tropical alluring of the best known Latin American music all over the world. Despite the terrible circumstances that made she left us before the used, she found in Antonio Carlos Jobim the perfect key for her to exhibit her sensitiveness, charisma and unforgettable charm.

This album picks up a very significant part of her musical legacy.

CD-Charts Position 24
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Roots of Chicha: Psychedelic Cumbias From Peru

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

Release Date September 25, 2007
I love classic Cumbia, and I love classic Garage rock. SO Im thrilled to discover this intersection of styles. THe peruvian folk meoldies are an added bonus. Candy!

Thanks to whoever hunted down this style. It's great listening music and great dance music. highly recommended

CD-Charts Position 25
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Obrigado Brazil

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
by: Yo-Yo Ma

Release Date July 29, 2003
I was excited to get this as a gift. Then I played it. I expected some fun and Sambas. Pretty dull, very little cello, not even pleasant as background music. I put my copy in the pile for Good Will.

CD-Charts Position 26
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Oral Fixation Vol. 2

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

Release Date April 18, 2006
Bought this as a gift and the receipient was VERY pleased. Seller got it to her quickly & in perfect condition.

CD-Charts Position 27
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The New Bossa Nova

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
by: Luciana Souza

Release Date August 21, 2007
This is my first album for Luciana Souza and I am well impressed. Smooth voice; Smooth re composition for each song, James Taylor nicely adding his lovely voice on "Never die Young"; This album is a bouquet of nice songs of Sting, James Taylor, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. Brazilian Bossa Nova? No.
Bossa Nova Luciana Souza's style? Absolutely.
Highly recommended for all the smooth Jazz, Smooth Rock and Bossa Nova lovers, who are into some great music, composed by all the artists I mentioned above, played, twisted and sang in an absolutely lovely and charming way.
4 stars or 5 are well deserved.
Other well recommended album of a similar great style:
Joni Mitchell: Turbulent Indigo
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CD-Charts Position 28
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Imagina: Songs of Brasil

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
by: Karrin Allyson

Release Date March 25, 2008
.............never heard of Karryn Allison until just now? I am nearly 60 years old and love love love "musica brasileira" from almost anyone who can pull off a good recording. This CD is just amazing, and I've heard lots of artists try to record these songs.
I spent 2 years in Brasil many years ago and loved what I heard so have always loved the music. Karryn has a great voice and I am going to go seek out other things she has done.
Great CD!!

CD-Charts Position 29
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Tanto Tempo

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

Release Date April 25, 2000
A friend played this CD for me on my last visit to Paris and I now associate Paris with Bebel's Tanto Tempo CD...even though she's Brazilian and the music is not Parisian. It just fit the time and place. You don't have to understand a word of what she's singing to understand what she's saying. I know nothing about Bossa Nova or Brazilian music but I got what she was portraying in these soulful and emotive songs. Just incredible and can put you in such a great positive mood! A must have for your collection if you are open to varied music tastes.

CD-Charts Position 30
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Lullaby Favorites: Music for Little People

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
by: Tina Malia

Release Date March 18, 1997
I have been listening to the lullaby CD with my 8 month old baby for several month now. The songs are very relaxing and I don't mind when I end up singing them in my head when I am at work.