"Basically, this is the Trilha disc fr..." more

"Basically, this is the Trilha disc from the group's "Trilha, Toada e Trupé" collection, but the two bonus songs not featured on that set are worth downloading here." less

"Great three-disc collection of music ..." more

"Great three-disc collection of music from the group, and traditional musicians recorded on their travels through Brazil. Unfortunately, the fourth disc (a DVD) is missing from eMusic." less

"Learn more about A Barca and the vari..." more

"Learn more about A Barca and the various recording projects they have been involved with at: www.barca.com.br" less

"Their most polished effort to date. "

"See my review."

"Cabruêra have a distinctly northeaste..." more

"Cabruêra have a distinctly northeastern flavor that blends rock with traditional and electronic elements. Check out their "ballpoint guitar" sound." less

"Although there are only two albums cu..." more

"Although there are only two albums currently available on eMusic, Cabruêra also have a 3rd CD out entitled "Sons da Paraíba"." less

"I love the berimbau. I love electroni..." more

"I love the berimbau. I love electronica. I love capoeira. So naturally, I love this album." less

"The only complete Cascabulho album av..." more

"The only complete Cascabulho album available on eMusic. They just released a new CD in 2008 also!" less

"Should appeal to Tom Zé fans. Wildly ..." more

"Should appeal to Tom Zé fans. Wildly ecclectic, amusing and experimental rock and electronic music that often abruptly shifts tempos and genres mid-song." less

"They also released a self-titled EP i..." more

"They also released a self-titled EP in 1999, and a new CD "Uhuuu!" in 2009 (which are both amazing).
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"In my opinion, this is one of the bes..." more

"In my opinion, this is one of the best Brazilian albums ... ever! See my review for proof." less

"See my review."

"Hmm, I'll write something about this ..." more

"Hmm, I'll write something about this album later." less

"Ditto."

"A somewhat uneven collection here, bu..." more

"A somewhat uneven collection here, but definitely some good stuff." less

"Better than his first album, especial..." more

"Better than his first album, especially "Caixa Preta". Lots of good music here." less

"Only one person from Da Lata actually..." more

"Only one person from Da Lata actually hails from Brazil, but this album is so damn beautiful I just had to include it on this list." less

"I [heart] DJ Dolores. You will too."

"Seriously, he's not a chick! Guys jus..." more

"Seriously, he's not a chick! Guys just like boobies on their album covers.

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"The first of two CD's on eMusic featu..." more

"The first of two CD's on eMusic featuring Samba de Véio da Ilha do Massangano." less

"One of Elza's more contemporary-sound..." more

"One of Elza's more contemporary-sounding albums, with some electronic dance tracks mixed in with her usual fare." less

"One of Brazil's most distinctive voic..." more

"One of Brazil's most distinctive voices, Elza Soares has been making albums since the Fifties. This is a damn good CD, featuring her trademark raspy vocals." less

"Brasilian drum 'n bass queen. Some of..." more

"Brasilian drum 'n bass queen. Some of her songs are already beginning to sound a little dated, but it's still pretty good for what it is." less

"Not as immediately catchy as her firs..." more

"Not as immediately catchy as her first album, but this CD quietly grows on you with repeated plays." less

"Mestres Aldo Sena, Curica and Vieira ..." more

"Mestres Aldo Sena, Curica and Vieira are guitarrada geniuses from the northern state of Pará. Cheesy, catchy retro Sixties-flavoured instrumental music that just makes you feel good." less

"Apparently, these electronic tracks a..." more

"Apparently, these electronic tracks are remixes from a film soundtrack, but I've never heard the source material. Still, it's a nice collaboration." less

"I don't know anything about this grou..." more

"I don't know anything about this group, except that there album was released in Italy. But I like them. So there.

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"Wow, beautiful pipes. Sensual vocals ..." more

"Wow, beautiful pipes. Sensual vocals and soothing guitar always makes a tasty combo." less

"His first album is still his best. ..." more

"His first album is still his best.



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"Even after the death of Chico Science..." more

"Even after the death of Chico Science, these guys have continued to forge some of the best rock music to come out of Brazil." less

"Nação Zumbi were one of the founding ..." more

"Nação Zumbi were one of the founding bands of the Manguebeat movement in the northeastern city of Recife. Manguebeat mixes traditional Brazilian musical forms with elements of rock and electronica." less

"Check out their cool video for "Bossa..." more

"Check out their cool video for "Bossa Nostra" (from their 2007 album) on YouTube." less

"Retrofoguetes have several albums of ..." more

"Retrofoguetes have several albums of Brazilian surf rock available, complete with wildly imaginative song titles to match their musical style. If you enjoy this, you might also dig the "Guitarradas do Pará" CD listed above." less

"This is a catchy, highly-polished alb..." more

"This is a catchy, highly-polished album, Roberta Sa's third release after "Braseiro" and her debut "Sambas e Bossas". Not quite in the same league as Marisa Monte, but maybe she could be one day. She is a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice." less

"The second of two CD's on eMusic feat..." more

"The second of two CD's on eMusic featuring Samba de Véio da Ilha do Massangano." less

"Great live album by Ana Carolina and ..." more

"Great live album by Ana Carolina and Seu Jorge (two of Brazil's most distinctive voices). Not sure why eMusic hasn't listed Ana Carolina more prominently as one of the artists here, since she is 50% of the album." less

"Yeah, Seu Jorge is one cool dude. Che..." more

"Yeah, Seu Jorge is one cool dude. Check out his live CD with Ana Carolina (not available here) and Farofa Carioca. And try to see him in concert if you have the chance!" less

"Great music from Siba's 2nd album wit..." more

"Great music from Siba's 2nd album with his band, A Fuloresta (which is not the name of the disc). CD packaging features amazing graffiti art from Os Gêmeos." less

"Former member of Cascabulho. Visit hi..." more

"Former member of Cascabulho. Visit his website at: www.silveriopessoa.com.br" less

"So delightfully quirky, and I love he..." more

"So delightfully quirky, and I love her voice. Quite unlike anything else I've heard from Brazil." less

"Stela Campos is kind of like a Brazil..." more

"Stela Campos is kind of like a Brazilian version of Danielle Dax. But you probably don't know who she is either." less

"Visit her website at: www.stelacampos..." more

"Visit her website at: www.stelacampos.com.br" less

"You can download additional free MP3 ..." more

"You can download additional free MP3 tracks from her Mustang Bar EP's at her website." less

"Listen to some catchy samba rhythms h..." more

"Listen to some catchy samba rhythms here, or fly down to Rio de Janeiro and see her live at one of the old dancehalls in Lapa. She's a cutie too. Her website is at: www.teresacristinaesemente.com.br" less

"Strangely delightful. A real blast fr..." more

"Strangely delightful. A real blast from the past. Includes a cheesy Beatles cover." less

"This guy is nuts. That's why I love him."

"These guys were featured prominently ..." more

"These guys were featured prominently in the musical documentary "Brasileirinho" about the resurgence in popularity of choro music in Brasil. It's an amazing film, and this is a beautiful album." less

"Haven't seen the documentary film abo..." more

"Haven't seen the documentary film about three blind sisters who play ganzá (percussion instruments), but the soundtrack is good." less

"Despite the generic title, this ain't..." more

"Despite the generic title, this ain't no subpar samba collection. Most of the tracks represented here will get your foot tapping and your booty shaking. Mais cuica!" less

"See my review. "

"Another good compilation featuring ar..." more

"Another good compilation featuring artists from Pernambuco state, and a variety of contemporary Brazilian musical styles." less

"A decent sampling of some different s..." more

"A decent sampling of some different samba styles. As with any compilation, some tracks are stronger than others." less

"If you avoid the two stinkers by Comp..." more

"If you avoid the two stinkers by Companhia do Forró, this is a rather good forró compilation featuring some well-known and unfamiliar Brazilian artists." less

"See my review. "

"It's actually pretty difficult to fin..." more

"It's actually pretty difficult to find a decent forro compilation in Brazil, at least of this quality. But Brazil Classics 3 still holds up almost 20 years after its initial release." less

"Sockless Brazilian master guitarist m..." more

"Sockless Brazilian master guitarist meets funky-hat-endowed forro accordion legend." less

"This is perhaps Zeca Baleiro's most a..." more

"This is perhaps Zeca Baleiro's most accessible disc, with "A Serpente (Outra Lenda)" being my favourite song because of the chugging Bumba Meu Boi matraca-style percussion." less