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Bebel Gilberto

Momento

Review: May she be the notorious girl from Ipanema? Many of the tracks embrace a familiar “lounging” atmosphere that her father developed through his bossa nova tunes. You know the common cliché, fruit doesn’t fall far from its tree…however, in this album (her 3^rd release) Bebel’s music uses various rhythmical instruments to, “experiment with sound while getting away from studio perfection.” For the amount of instruments used on some of the songs (particularly #9), they maintain simple sounds. Gentle grooves.

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#2: features Brazilian Girls

#6: Cacada (written by her uncle)

#7: Cole Porter cover

#8: med-tempo salsa rhythm

#9: whispering Brazilian scats

Review: First and foremost here, is the Philani Nutrition Project which is a community based non-profit in the squatter communities of Cape Town, S. Africa. The project works to protect children and give them nutrition & health care. The “Philani Mothers” formed a choir & recorded their songs to spread their message within the community. English producer, Peter Raeburn summoned various artists; Kid Lo9co, Zero 7, and Layo & Bushwacko (to name 3), to mix the mother’s voices and messages with electronic production. The result is compelling because of the duality between raw (mostly) female acapella vocals with electronic beats, thoroughly mixed for a memorable flavor (esp. #9).

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#5: gradual integration

#6: med-tempo rap

#8: reggae rhythm

*#10: sweet, soulful, synthesized, slow splendor

Dino Saluzzi & Anja Lechner

Ojos Negros

Review: He plays the bandoneon, she plays violoncello. Together they play tango pieces, “as if they were playing Mozart.” Though they may not label the sound tango, the music’s inspiration comes from the streets of Buenos Aires and shares rubato phrases. This is not a cd for the impatient, for it’s a slow pulse. The sound is disciplined and emotional, sharp. Good for classical spot.

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your choice this time, I’m being impatient