Samba [Arc]

by SAMBA / VARIOUS

Overview

This nice, basic compilation of samba covers a number of the great composers. The bands on this album are probably less known than the songs, but that's the result of dual influences: the relative obscurity of many of these bands, and the primacy of the composer in samba. The music is performed exquisitely, with many of the classic styles represented. There's a piece here from Zeca Pagodinho, one from Paulinho da Viola, one from Martinho da Vila, and numbers from lesser-known but equally good artists (Agepe, Benito di Paula). The styles shift from full-out assaults of the samba school to lower-key croon-filled numbers with simple samba backings. The name value here isn't much beyond the composers, but it's a very nice introduction to the realm of samba, and a perfect place to make a quick foray for new listeners before investigating bigger-name performers in greater depth. ~ Adam Greenberg

Product Details

Release Date:	02/14/2006
Label:	ARC MUSIC
UPC:	5019396198524

Tracks

1. ¿¿ Preciso Muito Amor  - Noca DePortela
2. Moro Onde N¿¿o Mora Ningu¿¿m/Quantas L¿¿grimas
3. Brincadeira Tem Hora/Esse Mundo Est¿¿ Todo Mudado  - Zeca Pagodinho
4. Do Jeito Que a Vida Quer  - Benito DiPaula
5. Porta Aberta
6. Cora¿¿¿¿o Leviano  - Paulinho Da Viola  - Raul De Barros
7. Kid Cavaquinho  - Aldir Blanc  - Joao Bosco
8. Meu Drama/Amei Demais  - Silas DeOliveira
9. S¿¿plica
10. Insensato Destino
11. Retalhos de Cetim/Camisa 10/Boa Noite  -  Aparecida  - Benito DiPaula
12. Casa de Bamba  - Martinho Da Vila  - Raul De Barros
13. Papai Vadiou
14. Coisinha Do Pai

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Raul de Barros   Primary Artist
Zeca Pagodinho   Vocals
Noca DePortela   Vocals
Martinho da Vila   Vocals
Joao Nogueira   Vocals
Paulinho da Viola   Vocals

Technical Credits

Martinho da Vila   Composer
Aldir Blanc   Composer
Zeca Pagodinho   Composer
Aparecida   Composer
Silas De Oliveira   Composer
Barbara Papadopoulos   Typesetting,Layout Design
Noca DePortela   Composer,Instrumentation
Diz Heller   Pre-Mastering,Liner Notes
Alex Stokes   Cover Design
Benito DiPaula   Composer
Joao Bosco   Composer
Paulinho da Viola   Instrumentation,Composer