Luciana Souza

Luciana Souza – Cometa (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 43:06 minutes | 846 MB | Genre: Jazz
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Brazilian music is held in the highest regard by aficionados throughout the world for many reasons. There are many qualities in the music that shine through from this country, with its diverse population and geography. Though there are many genres of music that have originated in Brazil, it is the overwhelming emotional content of the music that has hooked generations of listeners.

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Luciana Souza – Storytellers (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 59:22 minutes | 621 MB | Genre: Jazz
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Grammy award winning artists Luciana Souza and Vince Mendoza have joined forces with the WDR Big Band Köln on this most extraordinary collaboration – Storytellers – Luciana’s tenth recording for Sunnyside Records.

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Luciana Souza – Duos II (Remastered) (2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 47:45 minutes | 462 MB | Genre: Jazz
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Since recording Brazilian Duos in 2000, I have spent much time thinking about the tradition of voice and guitar in Brazilian music. It has become clear to me how well the guitar can represent all of the elements of this music: the rich harmonies, the strong melodic content, the percussiveness, the varied rhythms and diverse styles.

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Luciana Souza – Brazilian Duos Remastered (2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 42:36 minutes | 431 MB | Genre: Jazz
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Luciana Souza’s second record for Sunnyside, Brazilian Duos, is a departure in two respects. First, the gifted vocalist is backed not by a jazz quartet, but rather by three different acoustic guitarists — Romero Lubambo, Marco Pereira (playing eight-string), and Walter Santos (her father). Second, Souza turns away from original material and toward classic Brazilian songs by figures like Dori Caymmi, Luiz Gonzaga, Djavan, Jobim, Toninho Horta, and her parents, Walter Santos and Tereza Souza. The range of moods is astounding, from the tongue-twisting virtuosity of the opening “Baião Medley” and the playfulness of “O Bolo” to the heartbreaking strains of “Pra Dizer Adeus,” “Docemente,” and “Suas Mãos.” Souza’s voice, poised and attractive enough on its own, becomes a thing of transcendent beauty when matched with these sparse yet vibrant accompaniments. (David R. Adler)

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