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Elis Regina – Em pleno verão (1970) 320 Abr

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Elis ReginaEm pleno verãoReleased 1970 on PhilipsLINK HERE I much prefer Elis performing MPB material than her bright, brash take on bossa nova. This record really marks a new chapter in her trajectory. All of records are more than worth listening to and having, but this is as good a place to start as any. Enjoy this gem from the woman widely regarded as Brazil’s greatest singer. ———————————————————Review from Dusty GrooveOne of the greatest records ever by this amazing Brazilian … Continue reading

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Antonio Carlos Jobim – Jobim (1972) 320 kbs

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Antonio Carlos Jobim – Jobim (1972) [FLAC] {Verve 543381} Review by Richard S. Ginell (allmusic.com)Though this is one of the more obscure Jobim albums, it did introduce what some believe is Jobim’s masterpiece, the hypnotically revolving song “Aguas de Marco” (heard here in Portuguese and English versions). Mostly, however, the record lets listeners in on another side of Jobim, the Debussy/Villa-Lobos-inspired creator of moody instrumental tone poems for films and whatnot, with the instrumental colors filled in by Jobim’s old … Continue reading

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Sister Rosetta Tharpe – Complete Recorded Works 1938-1944, Vol.2 (1995) 320 kbs

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Sister Rosetta TharpeComplete Recorded Works in Chronological Order, 1938-1944Volume 2, 1942-1944 1 I Want a Tall Skinnny Papa Millinder 2:51 2 What He Done for Me Traditional 2:39 3 I Want Jesus to Walk Around My Bedside Harris 2:38 4 All Over This World Traditional 2:42 5 Pure Religion Traditional 2:33 6 This Train Tharpe 2:29 7 Down by the Riverside Public Domain 3:07 8 Rock Me Tharpe 2:37 9 Rock Me Tharpe 2:47 10 That’s All Tharpe 2:03 11 … Continue reading

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Caroline Crawford – Nice and Soulful (1979) 320 kbs

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Caroline Crawford – Nice And Soulful (1979) www.dustygroove.comA stunning set of soul tunes from the lovely Caroline Crawford — produced by Bohannon, and some of his best work from the time! Caroline’s got a great style that moves past other club singers of the time — much more soulful and sophisticated than simple disco diva styles, drenched in a deeper soul sound that grounds the album nicely in a strong tradition of 70s soul. The production is tight, but unobtrusive … Continue reading