The music on this CD offers just a taste of the Brazilian musical feast.
Some of the artists are huge stars in Brazil. Others are little known. The
title of this collection, Brasileiro, means simply "Brazilian." It is a
tribute to a people whose musical passion and creativity are unsurpassed.
Music is more than just entertainment in Brazil. It is the soundtrack to
life, a constant ambiance of rhythm and melody that enriches and supports
the people through good times and bad. Carnaval, the bustling bacchanal
every February, is an eruption of musical activity, but throughout the year
the rhythms of samba, bossa nova, MPB (musica popular brasileira), forro,
pagode and countless other styles are constantly in the air. They flow from
the stereos of taxis, rural boom boxes, the rusty speakers of beachside
cantinas and live, impromptu jam sessions on street corners. Brasileiro
captures this ambiance and brings it into your home.