Fernando Girão - BRAZIL - A TRIBUTE (DOUBLE CD)

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Fernando Girão brings us the best of the Brazilian Music classical repertoire in an inspired and breath taking interpretation.

From the Jobim and Chico Buarque Bossa Nova to the Samba of Pedro Caetano and João Bosco this double album is a treasure for the lovers of the Brazilian Music.

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CD 1

bossa nova

01 ATRÁS DA PORTA

03’42’’ Chico buarque and Francis Hime

02 CHORO BANDIDO

04’27’’ Edu Lobo and Chico Buarque

03 RIO DE MAIO

06’42’’ Ivan Lins and Celso Viáfora

04 RETRATO EM BRANCO E PRETO

04’55’’ Chico Buarque and Tom Jobim

05 ESSA MULHER

06’33’’ Ana Terra and Joyce

06 AS PASTORINHAS

04’25’’ Noel Rosa and João de Barro

07 LUIZA

03’49’’ Tom Jobim

08 LIGIA

03’58’’ Tom Jobim

09 FOTOGRAFIA

04’26’’ Tom Jobim

10 SÓ ME FEZ BEM

05’04’’ Edu Lobo and Vinicius de Moraes

47’57’’ Total

CD 2

sambas

01 SAMBA DA MINHA TERRA 

03’29’’ Dorival Caymmi

02 O RONCO DA CUÍCA 

05’40’’ João Bosco and Aldir Blanc

03 SÓ DANÇO SAMBA

02’36’’ Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes

04 É COM ESSE QUE EU VOU

04’29’’ Pedro Caetano

05 INCOMPATIBILIDADE DE GENIOS

05’29’’ João Bosco and Aldir Blanc 

06 ALÔ, ALÔ MARCIANO

03’07’’ Rita Lee and Roberto Carvalho

07 O PATO 

03’51’’ Neuza Teixeira e Jayme Silva

08 NA BAIXA DO SAPATEIRO

06’39’’ Ary Barroso

09 MARINHEIRO SÓ

04’08’’ Traditional: Arrangement by Caetano Veloso

10 SÓ TINHA DE SER COM VOCÊ

03’07’’ Tom Jobim and Aloysio de Oliveira

11 ÁGUA DE BEBER

05’41’’ Vinicius de Moraes and Tom Jobim

12 SOBERANA ROSA

05’12’’ Ivan Lins, Vítor Martins and César Chico

13 LOUVAÇÃO AOS MESTRES 

02’05’’ Fernando Girão

55’26’’ Total

I would like to thank...

This disc is dedicated to the Brazilian composers, poets, musicians, singers and artists who,through the beauty of their Art, offer a cordial, happy and serene image of Brazil to the world - one quite contrary from the reality of violence and unfairness. A wonderful country where few have everything and most have nothing.

Long live the Artists, who call attention to the social wounds, without fear, never loosing their courage, faith, good spirits, passion and above all, their hope of turning a fictional paradise into a reality.

Fernando Girão

Ogum Ogunhê

I met Fernando Girão when I was performing with him and Brazilian guitarist Ricardo Silveira at the UCLA Royce Hall. Since that day, every time I come to Portugal, I make sure I talk to Fernando, he always has something new musically speaking. 

Well, this time I heard much more than that, as Fernando Girão is not like your average singer or composer and he has picked the right songs to record. They are the best "samba jongo". I'm impressed with the way he sings with all the pyrotechnics and the way he "dances" with Brazilian rhythms. On this CD he took a trip down the old Caribbean rhythms from Cuba, Mozambique, Angola and Cape Verde, and also uses the "songo" with old rumba rhythms and even a new rhythm that he put together that I would call "salsamba". With a natural talent for improvisation, knowledge and skills, he also goes through Luanda and Aruanda. 

After I heard this album three or four times, I realized that as soon as it comes out, I want my copy right away so I can feel good listening to my spiritual brother every day. Congratulations Fernando for the great love and music that you always give us!

Airto Moreira

October 2009

For those who don’t know Fernando Girão, I can assure you that besides being a great contemporary singer, musician, poet and composer who also portrays fantastic charisma in his live performances, he possesses enormous intensity as a human being. He is one of those people who climbs onto the highest trapeze and jumps without requiring a safety net.

I heard his “bossa nova ballads” CD at least four times because I could not believe what I was listening to. We see yet another side of this untamable and restless spirit, always searching for the next challenge. Friends get ready, because you are about to hear a new Fernando Girão, who is bringing lots of love, peace and gratitude!

Flora Purim

October 2009

No one delivers a ballad like Fernando Girão. Truly a master at his craft.

Girão continues his work as an important voice on the international music scene. A vocalist who both respects and defies traditions.

On sambas, his style reminds listeners that the spirit is also physical.

On brazil – a tribute, Fernando Girão takes us higher and deeper. 

Keep on inspiring through your music.

Philip Hamilton

October 2009

Ref.: NUM 1190