Brazil

Latin American music from Brazil

Mario Adnet

• From the Heart [2006, Adventure Music], B+(**)
• Jobim Jazz [2006, Adventure Music], B+(*)
• w/Philippe Baden Powell: Afro Samba Jazz: The Music of Baden Powell [2009, Adventure Music], B+(*)
• More Jobim Jazz [2011, Adventure Music], B+(*)
• Amazonia: On the Forest Trail [2012, Adventure Music], B+(*)

Muiza Adnet

• Sings Moacir Santos [2006, Adventure Music], B

Antonio Adolfo (1947– )

• w/Carol Saboya: Ao Vivo/Live [2005, Points South], B+(**)
• w/Carol Saboya: Lá e Cá / Here and There [2010, AAM], B+(***)
• Chora Baião [2011, AAM], B+(**)
• Finas Misturas [2012, Adventure Music], B+(*)
• Tropical Infinito [2016, AAM], B+(***)
• Hybrido: From Rio to Wayne Shorter [2016, AAM], B

Anitta (1993– )

• Versions of Me [2022, Warner], B+(***)
• Funk Generation: A Favela Love Story [2023, Republic, EP], B+(**)
• Funk Generation [2024, Republic], B+(***)

Arnaldo Antunes (1960– )

• w/Carlinhos Brown, Marisa Monte: Tribalistas [2002, Metro Blue], B+

Clarice Assad

• Home [2010, Adventure Music], B+(**)
• Imaginarium [2014, Adventure Music], B–

Nanny Assis

• Double Rainbow [2006, Blue Toucan], B
• Rovanio: The Music of Nanny Assis [2023, In + Out], B+(**)

Babe, Terror

• Horizogon [2020, Glue Moon], B–

Baco Exu Do Blues (1996– )

• Bluesman [2018, self-released], B+(**)

BaianaSystem

• O Futuro Não Demora [2019, Maquina De Louco], B+(***)
• OXEAXEEXU [2021, Maquina De Louco], B+(***)

Patricia Bastos (1970– )

• Voz Da Taba [2023, self-released], A–

Jorge Ben (1940– )

• Samba Esquema Novo [1963, Philips], B+(***)
• Sacundin Ben Samba [1964, Philips], B+(**)
• Big Ben [1965, Philips], B+(*)
• O Bidú: Silêncio No Brooklin [1967, Artistas Unidos], B+(***)
• Jorge Ben [1969, Philips], A–
• Negro É Lindo [1971, Philips], B+(***)
• A Tábua de Esmeralda [1974, Philips], B+(***)
• Solta O Pavão [1975, Philips], A–
• África Brasil [1976, Polygram], A–
• Tropical [1976, Mango], B
• Alô Alô, Como Vai? [1980, Som Livre], B+(**)
• Dádiva [1983, Som Livre], B+(**)

Bruno Berle

• No Reino Dos Afetos [2022, Far Out], B+(**)
• No Reino Dos Afetos 2 [2024, Far Out], B+(***)

Black Alien

• Abaixo De Zero: Hello Hell [2019, Extrapunk Extrafunk], B+(*)

Boca Do Rio

• Boca Do Rio [2007, Vagabundo], C+

Bonde do Rolê [2007– ]

• With Lasers [2007, Domino], B+(**)

Luiz Bonfá (1922–2001)

• ¡Amor! The Fabulous Guitar of Luiz Bonfá [1959, Collectables], B+
• Solo in Rio 1959 [1959, Smithsonian Folkways], B+(**)
• Composer of Black Orpheus Plays and Sings Bossa Nova [1962, Verve], B+(**)
• The Brazilian Scene [1965, Verve], B–
• w/Maria Toledo: Braziliana [1965, Verve], B+(**)

Cristina Braga

• Samba, Jazz and Love [2012, Enja], B+(**)
• w/Brandenburger Symphoniker: Whisper [2015, Enja], B–

Renato Braz

• Saudade [2005–2015, Living Music], C

Carlinhos Brown

• Alfagamabetizado [1997, Capitol], A–
• Omelete Man [1999, Blue Note], C+

Chico Buarque (1944– )

• Personalidade [(1987), Polygram], B+

Cabruêra [2002– ]

• Proibido Cochilar: Sambas for Sleepless Nights [2003, Piranha], A–

Adriana Calcanhotto (1965– )

• Errante [2023, Modern/BMG], B+(**)

Rodrigo Campos (1977– )

• Pagode Novo [2023, YB Music], B+(***)

Vinicius Cantuária (1951– )

• w/Bill Frisell: Lágrimas Mexicanas [2011, E1], B+(*)

Carne Doce [2014– ]

• Interior [2020, Tratore], B+(*)

Filipe Catto (1987– )

• Belezas Sao Coisis Acesas Por Dentro [2023, Joia Moderna], B+(*)

CESVR

• w/Fleezus, Febem: Brime! [2020, Butterz/Beatwise, EP], B+(***)
• Brime! (Deluxe Edition) [2023, Butterz/Beatwise], B+(***)

Choro Ensemble

• Nosso Tempo [2007, Anzic], B+(*)

Alaide Costa (1938– )

• O Que Meus Calos Dizem Sobre Mim [2022, Tres Selos], B+(***)

Yamandu Costa

• w/Hamilton de Holanda: Live! [2008, Adventure Music], B+(*)

Criolo (1975– )

• Sobre Viver [2022, Oloko], B+(**)

Mestre Cupijó

• Siriá [1973–78, Analog Africa], A–

Dadi (1952– )

• Bem Aqui [2009, Sunnyside], A–

Hamilton de Holanda (1976– )

• Brasilianos [2006, Adventure Music], B+(**)
• Íntimo [2006, Adventure Music], B+(*)
• w/André Mehmari: Continuous Friendship [2007, Adventure Music], B+(**)
• Brasilianos 2 [2007, Adventure Music, CD+DVD], B+(**)
• Brasilianos 3 [2011, Adventure Music], B+(*)
• w/André Mehmari: Gismonti Pascoal: The Music of Egberto and Hermeto [2013, Adventure Music], B+(**)

Deodato (1942– )

• Prelude [1972, CTI/Sony Masterworks], B+(**)

Dilson de Souza

• Biluka Y Los Canibales: Leaf-Playing in Quito, 1960–1965 [1960–65, Honest Jon's], B+(**)

Mauricio de Souza

• w/Bossa Brasil: Here. There . . . [2010, Pulsa Music], B+(*)

DJ Ws Da Igejinha

• Caça Fantasma Vol. 1 [2023, Dalama], B

Fabiano do Nascimento (1983– )

• Dança Dos Tempos [2015, Now-Again], A–
• Tempo Dos Mestres [2017, Now-Again], B+(**)

DonaZica

• Composição [2003, Tratore], A–

Ana Frango Elétrico (1997– )

• Me Chama De Gato Que Eu Son Sua [2023, Mr Bongo], B+(**)

Diego Figueiredo (1980– )

• My World [2023, Arbors], B+(**)

Romulo Fróes (1971– )

• Por Elas Sem Elas [2015, YB Music, EP], B+(*)
• w/Tiago Rosas: Na Goela [2023, YB Music], B+(**)

Sérgio Galvão (1965– )

• Phantom Fish [2013, Pimenta], B+(***)

Paulinho Garcia (1946– )

• Beautiful Love [2013, Shrinktunes], B+(**)

Gilberto Gil (1942– )

• Louvaçao [1967, Philips], B+(**)
• Gilberto Gil [Frevo Rasgado] [1968, Universal], A–
• Gilberto Gil [Cérebro Eletrónico] [1969, Philips], B+(***)
• Expresso 2222 [1972, Universal], B+(**)
• w/Jorge Ben: Gil E Jorge [1975, Verve], A–
• Refavela [1977, Philips], B+(***)
• Um Banda Um [1982, WEA Latina], A–
• Soy Loco Por Ti America [1988, Braziloid], A–
• Acoustic [1994, Atlantic Jazz], B+

Astrud Gilberto (1940–2023)

• The Astrud Gilberto Album [1965, Verve], B
• w/Gil Evans: Look to the Rainbow [1965–66, Verve], B–
• w/Walter Wanderley: A Certain Smile, a Certain Sadness [1966, Verve], B
• Compact Jazz: Astrud Gilberto [1963–67, Verve], B+

Bebel Gilberto (1966– )

• Tanto Tempo [2000, Six Degrees], A–
• Momento [2007, Ziriguiboom/Six Degrees], B+(*)

João Gilberto (1931–2019)

• Amoroso / Brasil [1976–80, Warner Brothers], B+(***)

Ricardo Dias Gomes

• Muito Sol [2023, Hive Mind], B+(***)

Jose Gobbo

• Jose Gobbo Trio: Current [2023, self-released], B+(**)

Grupo de Capoeira Angola Pelourinho

• Capoeira Angola From Salvador, Brazil [1996, Smithsonian/Folkways], B+

Grupo Falso Baiano

• Simplicidade: Live at Yoshi's [2010, Massaroca], B+(*)

Toninho Horta

• To Jobim With Love [2008, Resonance], B–

Munir Hossn

• w/Ganavya: Sister, Idea [2023, Ropeadope, EP], B+(*)

Weber Iago

• Os Filhos do Vento (Children of the Wind) [2004, Adventure Music], B–
• Adventure Music Piano Masters Series Vol. 3 [2010, Adventure Music], B+(**)

Maria Jameau

• Gema [2010, Challenge], B+(*)

Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927–94)

• Wave [1967, A&M], A–
• Stone Flower [1970, Sony Masterworks], B
• w/Elis Regina: Elis and Tom [1974, Verve], A–
• Passarim [1986, Verve], B
• Finest Hour [1963–86, Verve], B+
• w/Gal Costa: Rio Revisited [1987, Verve], B+(**)
• Symphonic Jobim [2003, Adventure Music, 2 CD], B–

Seu Jorge

• Cru [2005, Wrasse], B

Joyce (1948– )

• w/Nana Vasconcelos, Mauricio Maestro: Visions of Dawn [1976, Far Out], A–
• w/Mauricio Maestro: Natureza [1977, Far Out], B+(**)
• Joyce Moreno: Brasileira Canções [2022, Biscoiti Fino], B+(**)

Alessandra Leão (1979– )

• Acesa [2021, self-released], B+(***)

Ivan Lins (1945– )

• Cornucopia [2012, Sunnyside], B+(**)
• My Heart Speaks [2023, Resonance], B+(**)

Ary Lobo (1930–80)

• Ary Lobo 1958–1966 [Limited Dance Edition No. 19] [1958–66, Analog Africa], B+(***)

Márcio Local

• Says Don Day Don Dree Don Don [2009, Luaka Bop], B+(**)

Romero Lubambo (1955– )

• Só: Brazilian Essence [2013, Sunnyside], B+(*)
• Setembro: A Brazilian Under the Jazz Influence [2015, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Duda Lucena

• Live [2011, Borboleta], B+(*)

Tim Maia (1934–98)

• World Psychedelic Classics, Vol. 4: The Existential Soul of Tim Maia: Nobody Can Live Forever [1971–78, Luaka Bop], B+(***)

Gui Mallon

• Live at Montreux [1999, Adventure Music], B+

Juçara Marçal (1962– )

• Delta Estácio Blues [2021, QTV Selo/Mais Um], A–

Marcelo D2 (1967– )

• Looking for the Perfect Beat [A Procura Da Batida Perfeita] [2003, Mr. Bongo], A–

Tania Maria (1948– )

• Intimidade [2004, Blue Note], B+(**)

Louísa Maita

• Lero-Lero [2010, Cumbancha], B+(*)

Pedro Martins (1993– )

• Dreaming High [2009–2010, Adventure Music], B+(*)

Ana Mazzotti (1950–88)

• Ninguem Vai Me Segurar [1974, Far Out], B+(**)
• Ana Mazzotti [1977, Far Out], B+(***)

MC Bin Laden (1994– )

• Invasão Dos Fluxos [2022, Kondzilla], B+(***)

Sergio Mendes (1941– )

• Stillness [1971, A&M], B+(*)

Margareth Menezes

• Elegibo [1990, Mango], B

Daniela Mercury (1965– )

• Daniela Mercury [1998, Eldorado], B+

Luiz Millan

• Brazilian Match [2022, Jazz Station], B+(**)

Modern Traditions Ensemble

• New Old Music [2003, Adventure Music], B+

Marisa Monte (1967– )

• O Que Você Quer Saber de Verdade [2010–2011, Blue Note], B+(**)

Paula Morelenbaum

• Berimbaum [2004, Universal Latino], B+

Clara Moreno (1971– )

• Miss Balanco [2009, Far Out], B+(***)

Milton Nascimento (1942– )

• Yauarete [1987, Columbia], B+(**)
• w/Jobim Trio: Novas Bossas [2007, Blue Note], C+

Thiago Nassif

• Três [2015, Foom], A–
• Mente [2020, Gearbox], A–

Clara Nunes (1943–89)

• The Best of Clara Nunes [(1992), World Pacific], B

Orquestra Afro-Brasileira

• 80 Anos [2021, Day Dreamer], B+(***)

Orquestra Popular de Camara

• Orquestra Popular de Camara [2004, Adventure Music], B

Os Mutantes [1968– ]

• Os Mutantes [1968, Omplatten], B+
• Mutantes [1969, Omplatten], B–
• Everything Is Possible! The Best of Os Mutantes [(1999), Luaka Bop], B

Rosa Passos

• Romance [2008, Telarc], B+(***)

Susan Pereira

• Tudo Azul [2006, Riony], B+(*)

Mariá Portugal (1984– )

• Erosão [2021, Fun in the Church], B+(**)

Baden Powell (1937–2000)

• Live à Bruxelles [1999, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Philippe Baden Powell

• Estrada de Terra/Dirt Road [2006, Adventure Music], B
• Adventure Music Piano Masters Series: Vol 2 [2008, Adventure Music], B

Flora Purim (1942– )

• Butterfly Dreams (Keepnews Collection) [1973, Milestone], B
• Flora's Song [2005, Narada Jazz], B
• If You Will [2022, Strut], B+(***)

Iara Rennó (1975– )

• Oríkì [2022, Dobra Discos], B+(**)

Marcos Resende

• Marcos Resende and Index [1976, Far Out], B+(**)

Carol Saboya

• Belezas [2012, AAM], B+(*)
• Carolina [2016, AAM], B+(*)

Moacir Santos (1926–2006)

• Ouro Negro [1965–92, Adventure Music, 2 CD], A–
• w/Mario Adnet, Zé Nogueira: Choros and Alegria [2005, Adventure Music], B+

Marina Sena

• De Primeira [2021, Alá Communição E Cultura], B+(***)
• Vicio Inerente [2023, Sony Music Brasil], B+(***)

Bola Sete (1923–87)

• Samba in Seattle: Live at the Penthouse 1966–1968 [1966–68, Tompkins Square, 3CD], A–

Ricardo Silveira

• Storyteller [1995, Adventure Music], B+(**)
• w/Luiz Avellar: Live: Play the Music of Milton Nascimento [2004, Adventure Music], B+(***)
• Outro Rio (Another River) [2005–2006, Adventure Music], B+(**)
• Até Amanhã / 'Til Tomorrow [2008, Adventure Music], B+(*)
• w/Roberto Taufic: Atlânticos [2012, Adventure Music], B+(*)
• w/Vinicius Cantuária: RSVC [2013, Adventure Music], B+(*)

Elza Soares (1930–2022)

• The Woman at the End of the World (A Mulher do Fim do Mundo) [2015, Mais Um Discos], A–
• Deus É Mulher [2018, Deckdisc], A–
• Planeta Fome [2019, Deck], B+(***)
• Elza Ao Vivo No Municipal [2022, Deck], A–

Sonzeira

• Brasil Bam Bam Bam [2014, Talkin' Loud/Virgin], B+(***)

Nicola Stilo

• w/Toninho Horta: Duets [1999, Adventure Music], B

Trio da Paz [1992– ]

• Somewhere [2005, Blue Toucan], B+
• 30 [2016, Zoho Music], B+(**)

Caetano Veloso (1942– )

• Caetano Veloso (Irene) [1969, Philips], A–
• Personalidade [1968–84, Verve], B+(**)
• Estrangeiro [1989, Elektra], B
• w/Gilberto Gil: Tropicalia 2 [1994, Elektra/Nonesuch], B+
• Livro [1998, Elektra/Nonesuch], B+
• A Foreign Sound [2004, Nonesuch], A–
• w/David Byrne: Live at Carnegie Hall [2004, Nonesuch], B
• Abraçaço [2014, Nonesuch], B+(**)
• Meu Coco [2021, Sony Music Brasil], B+(***)

Claudia Villela (1961– )

• w/Kenny Werner: Dreamtales [2004, Adventure Music], B
• Encantada Live [2018, Taina Music], B+(*)
• Cartas Ao Vento [2023, Taina Music], B+(***)

Luiz Carlos Vinhas (1940–2001)

• O Som Psicodélico De L.C.V. [1968, Mad About], B+(*)

Pabllo Vittar (1994– )

• Batidao Tropical [2021, Sony, EP], B+(*)
• Noitada [2023, Sony Music], B+(**)
• After [2023, Sony Music], B+(*)

YMA

• w/Jadsa: Zelena [2023, self-released, EP], B+(*)

Tom Zé (1936– )

• Grande Liquidação [1968, Mr. Bongo], B+(**)
• Tom Zé [1970, Mr. Bongo], B+(***)
• Brazil Classics 4: The Best of Tom Zé: Massive Hits [1973–75, Luaka Bop], B+
• Brazil Classics 5: The Return of Tom Zé: The Hips of Tradition [1992, Luaka Bop], B
• Com Defeito de Fabricaçao (Fabrication Defect) [1998, Luaka Bop], A–
• Jogos de Armar [2001, Trama], A–
• Estudando o Pagode [2006, Luaka Bop], B+(**)
• Danç-Êh-Sá [2006, Tratore], A–
• Estudando a Bossa: Nordeste Plaza [2008, Luaka Bop], A–
• Tropicália Lixo Lógico [2012, self-released], A–
• Vira Lata Na Via Láceta [2014, self-released], A–
• Canções Eróticas De Ninar [2016, self-released], A–
• Sem Você Não A [2017, Circus], B+(***)
• Língua Brasileira [2022, Sesc], A–

Various Artists

• Adventure Music: 10 Years [2003–2012, Adventure Music, 3CD], B+(*)
• Afros e Afoxés da Bahia [(1988), Mango], B+
• Beleza Tropical 2 [(1998), Luaka Bop], B
• Bingo: Songs for Children in English With Brazilian and Caribbean Rhythms [2005, Soundbrush], B+(*)
• Brasil Novo [(2022), Música Macondo], B+(**)
• Brazil Classics 1: Beleza Tropical [(1989), Sire], A–
• Brazil Classics 2: O Samba [(1989), Luaka Bop], A
• Brazil Classics 3: Forró, Etc. [(1990), Luaka Bop], A–
• Brizzi do Brazil [2004, Amiata], B
• Daora: Underground Sounds of Urban Brasil [(2020), Mais Um Discos, 2CD], A–
• The Inspiring New Sounds of Rio de Janeiro [(2007), Verge], B+(***)
• Jambú E Os Míticos Sons Da Amazônia [1974–86, Analog Africa], B+(***)
• Não Wave: Brazil Post Punk [1982–88, Man], B
• Onda De Amor: Synthesized Brazilian Hits That Never Were (1984–94) [1984–94, Soundway], B+(**)
• Outro Tempo: Electronic and Contemporary Music From Brazil, 1978–1992 [1978–92, Music From Memory], B+(*)
• Pure Brazil: Bossa4Two [1963–97, Universal Latino], B+
• Pure Brazil: Bossa4Two Vol 2 [1977–2002, Universal Latino], B
• Pure Brazil: Feijoada [1963–2000, Universal Latino], A–
• Pure Brazil: The Girls From Ipanema [1963–2000, Universal Latino], B
• Pure Brazil: The Girls From Ipanema Vol. 2 [1963–2003, Universal Latino], B
• Pure Brazil: Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars [1965–2001, Universal Latino], C+
• Pure Brazil: Samba Social Club [1974–2002, Universal Latino], B+
• Pure Brazil: Samba Soul Groove [1969–2001, Universal Latino], B
• Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Brazil [1979–2004, Putumayo World Music], B
• Putumayo Presents: Brazilian Groove [1997–2003, Putumayo World Music], B+
• Putumayo Presents: Brazilian Lounge [2000–2005, Putumayo World Music], B+(*)
• Red Hot + Ra [2023, Red Hot Org], B+(***)
• Red Hot + Rio 2 [2011, E1 Music, 2CD], B+(*)
• Rio Baile Funk: Favela Booty Beats [(2004), Essay], A–
• The Rough Guide to Brazilian Hip-Hop [1996–2003, World Music Network], A–
• The Rough Guide to the Music of Brazil: Bahia [(2004), World Music Network], B+
• The Rough Guide to Psychedelic Samba [2009–2014, World Music Network], B+(***)
• Samba Meets Boogie Woogie [2008, Adventure Music], B+(*)
• Tropicália: A Brazilian Revolution in Sound [1968–73, Soul Jazz], A–
• Tropicália Essentials [(1999), Hip-O], C+
• Tropicalia: Ou Panis et Circenses [1968, Polygram Brazil], A
• Winds of Brazil (Um Sopro de Brasil) [2004, Adventure Music], C+