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Brazilian songsmith Lenine has been influenced and inspired by everything from pop and rock to Massive Attack and Gilberto Gil. His U.S. debut disc, then, is a virtual melting pot of those diverse sounds. Shake, stir and sway to the sounds of this intriguing artist. Lenine's songs have been recorded by the likes of Sergio Mendes and Dionne Warwick, but he is at the forefront of this disc, which actually culls material from three Brazilian releases. Featured players include Latin-funk heroes Yerba Buena, who join in on the simmering "Rosebud (O Verbo E A Verba);" and '80s oddity Living Colour, who groove during "O Homem Dos Olhos De Raio X." Electronic touches accent the disc, but the sound of live instrumentation anchors most of the material. Lenine thrives--and thrills--as another gem in Brazil's ever-expanding court of musical masters. --Joey Guerra
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0657036112728
Format: Enhanced
Label: Six Degrees
Manufacturer: Six Degrees
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Six Degrees
Release Date: 2006-07-25
Studio: Six Degrees
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Summary: Awesome!
Comment: What a great CD! I've never reviewed a CD on Amazon yet, just had to put in my 2 cents. Love it...
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Summary: Excellent work!
Comment: I strongly recommend this album by Lenine. It's excellent! I did not know his work until recently. I was amazed with his style and repertoire. Don't miss it!
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Summary: A great "best of"
Comment: This cd is a collection of Lenine's greatest hits. A must for any Lenine enthusiasts. A great mix of pop, rock and traditional brazilian percussive music.
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Summary: A rich resonation of traditional and electronic
Comment: This U.S. debut from Lenine (one of Brazil's best-kept secrets) earned him two Latin Grammys and a lot of well-deserved attention. Funk, R&B, hip-hop, rock and traditional music co-exist with great effect. The album resonates with the rich, authentic sounds of piano and acoustic strings, along with electronic voicings and roots instruments such as the berimbau and maracatu drums. And, at the core, Lenine's soulful, seductive voice commands full attention. Guests include Latin funk outfit Yerba Buena and Living Colour.
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Summary: Fernando Cabral
Comment: There is something about Lenine's music that makes you feel as though it is actually taking you to a place you've never been before. A magical place only he knows about. His music is the key to this world.
He uses the poetry, the rhythms, the pulse of the various beats and his undeniable unique way to play the guitar to talk about the human condition and the unending search for the beatiful.
Sometimes music can actually be an artform. Something with a purpose crafted by an genuine artist. It is certainly the case here.
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