Brazil (Reference)

Latin American music from Brazil

The reference list includes records that have been obtained and/or rated (in blue) as well as many other records that have been recommended from various sources.

Vania Abreu

Seio da Bahia [2000, Velas]

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– )

Cristalina [1993, Som Livre]
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

Agepê

Minha Historia [(1994), Polygram]

Alcione (1947– )

Nos Bares Da Vida [2000, Polygram]

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+

Jorge Aragão

Bar da Esquina [2000, Som Livre]

Badi Assad (1966– )

Chameleon [1998, Polygram]

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+(**)

Azymuth [1973– ]

Flame [1984, Milestone]
Crazy Rhythm [1988, Milestone]

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+(***)

Bahia Black [1992– ]

Ritual Beating System [1992, Axiom]

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
Samba Nova [1970–74, Mango]
Alô Alô, Como Vai? [1980, Som Livre], B+(**)
Dádiva [1983, Som Livre], B+(**)
Live in Rio [1992, WEA Latina]
Live in Rio II [1992, WEA Latina]
Minha Historia [(1993), Philips]

Bruno Berle

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

Maria Bethania (1946– )

Memoria da Pele [1989, Verve]
Simplesmente: Simply the Best of Maria Bethania [(1990), Verve]
As Cancões que Voce Fez Pra Mim [1994, Philips]
Ambar [1997, Capitol]
Brazilian Collection [(1998), Polygram]
Imitação da Vida

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+(**)
Introspection [1972]
Jacarandá [1973, Ranwood]
Non-Stop to Brazil [1989, Chesky]
That Bonfa Magic [1991, Milestone]
Introspection: Bonfá Solo Guitar [2000, BMG Brasil]
Enciciopedia Musical Brasileira Series [(2000), WEA]

João Bosco (1946– )

Comissão de Frente [1982, Polygram]
Gagabiro [1984, Barclay]
João Bosco [1994, IMP]
Da Licenca Men Senhor [1996, Sony]
O Bebado e Equilibrista [BMG Brazil]

Bossacucanova

Revisited Classics [1999, Six Degrees]

Cristina Braga

Harpa Bossa [2010, Enja]
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– )

Construcao [1971, Polygram]
Vida [1980, Polygram Brazil]
Chico Buarque [1984, BMG]
Personalidade [(1987), Polygram], B+
Caetano e Chico Juntos e Ao Vivo [1993, Polygram]
Chico Buarque de Hollanda 1 [1997, RGE]
Ao Vivo [1999, RCA]

Cabruêra [2002– ]

Cabruêra [2002, Alula]
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– )

Tucuma [1999, Polygram]
Live: Skirball Cultural Center 8/7/03 [2003, Kufala]
Horse and Fish [2004, Bar/None]
w/Bill Frisell: Lágrimas Mexicanas [2011, E1], B+(*)

Carne Doce [2014– ]

Interior [2020, Tratore], B+(*)

Beth Carvalho

Alma do Brazil [1990, Verve]
Pérolas do Pagode [1998, Polydor]
Millenium: Beth Carvalho [(1999), Polygram]

Filipe Catto (1987– )

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

Dori Caymmi

Dori, Nana, Danilo and Dorival Caymmi [1987, EMI]
Brazilian Serenata [1988, Qwest]
Dori Caymmi [1988, Elektra]
Dory Caymmi: 2 em 1 [1994, EMI]

Nana Caymmi

Nana Caymmi [1979, EMI]
So Louco [1989, EMI]
Reposta ao Tempo [1998, EMI]
Nana Caymmi, Vol. 2 [CID]

Chico César

Beleza Mano [1998, Polygram]
Brazilian Collection: From A to Z [(1998), Polygram]
Aos Vivos [2000, Velas]
Mama Mundi [2000, MZA]

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+(***)

Gal Costa (1946–2022)

Personalidade [(1974), Verve]
Meu Nome E Gal [(1990), Verve]

Yamandu Costa

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

Criolo (1975– )

Sobre Viver [2022, Oloko], B+(**)

Arlindo Cruz

Ao Vivo [2000, Indie]

Mestre Cupijó

Siriá [1973–78, Analog Africa], A–

Da Lata

Songs from the Tin [2000, Palm Pictures]

Dadi (1952– )

Bem Aqui [2009, Sunnyside], A–

Fred Dantas

w/Ailton Reiner: Choros From Bahia [1994, Nimbus]

Martinho Da Vila (1938– )

Memorias de um Sargento de Milicias [1971, BMG]
Lusofonia [2000, Sony International]
Samba Enredo [RCA]

Paulinho Da Viola

Eu Canto Samba [1987, RCA]
A Dança Da Solidão [1996, EMI]
Bebadachama [1996, BMG]
Bedadosamba [1996, BMG]

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+(**)

Vinicius DeMoraes (1913–80)

São Demais Os Perigos Desta Vida [1997, RGE]

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

Djavan (1950– )

Seduzir [1981, World Pacific]
Bird of Paradise [1988, Epic]
Alumbramento / Cara de Indio [1992, World Pacific]
A Voz e o Violao [1998, Import]
Ao Vivo, Vol. 2 [1999, Epic]

Fabiano do Nascimento (1983– )

Dança Dos Tempos [2015, Now-Again], A–
Tempo Dos Mestres [2017, Now-Again], B+(**)
w/Sam Gendel: The Door [2024, Real World], B+(**)

DonaZica

Composição [2003, Tratore], A–

Ana Frango Elétrico (1997– )

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

Manfredo Fest (1936–99)

Amazonas [1997, Concord Picante]

Diego Figueiredo (1980– )

My World [2023, Arbors], B+(**)

Guilherme Franco

Capoeira: Legendary Music of Brazil [1998, Lyrichord]

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+(**)
Refazenda [1975, WEA Latina]
w/Jorge Ben: Gil E Jorge [1975, Verve], A–
Refavela [1977, Philips], B+(***)
Nightingale [1979, Elektra]
Realce [1978, WEA Latina]
Luar (A Gente Precisa Ver o Luar) [1981, WEA Latina]
Um Banda Um [1982, WEA Latina], A–
Raça Humana [1984, WEA Latina]
Soy Loco Por Ti America [1988, Braziloid], A–
Parabolic [1991, Tropical Storm]
Minha Historia [(1993), Philips]
Acoustic [1994, Atlantic Jazz], B+
Quanta Live: Ao Vivo [1998, Atlantic]
O Sol de Oslo [1998, Blue Jacket]
As Cancoes De Eu, Tu, Eles [2000, WEA]

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–
Bebel Gilberto [2004, Six Degrees]
Momento [2007, Ziriguiboom/Six Degrees], B+(*)

João Gilberto (1931–2019)

Brazil's Brilliant [1960, Capitol]
Gilberto and Jobim [1960, Capitol]
O Amor, O Sorriso E A Flor [1960, Cherry Red]
João Gilberto (Águas de Março) [1973, Polydor]
Amoroso / Brasil [1976–80, Warner Brothers], B+(***)
João Gilberto [1988, Polygram]
Joao Vox e Violao [2000, Universal]

Ricardo Dias Gomes

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

Jose Gobbo

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

Luiz Gonzaga (1912–89)

50 Anos de Chão [(1996), BMG]
Forrobodó Cigano [ABW/Copacabana]
Sao Joao Na Roca [BMG]

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+(*)

Guardabarranco

Dias de Amar (Days to Love) [1991, Redwood]
Antologia [(1998), Guardabarranco]

Almir Guineto

Almir Guineto [1999, Mercury]

Toninho Horta

Once I Loved [1992, Verve]
Toninho Horta & Flávio Venturini [1997, Dubas]
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)

The Composer of Desafinado Plays [1963, Verve]
Wave [1967, A&M], A–
Stone Flower [1970, Sony Masterworks], B
w/Elis Regina: Elis and Tom [1974, Verve], A–
Urubu [1976, Warner Archives]
Passarim [1986, Verve], B
Finest Hour [1963–86, Verve], B+
w/Gal Costa: Rio Revisited [1987, Verve], B+(**)
The Man from Ipanema [1963–94, Verve, 3 CD]
Symphonic Jobim [2003, Adventure Music, 2 CD], B–

Seu Jorge

Cru [2005, Wrasse], B

Joyce (1948– )

Nelson Angelo E Joyce [1972, Odeon]
w/Nana Vasconcelos, Mauricio Maestro: Visions of Dawn [1976, Far Out], A–
w/Mauricio Maestro: Natureza [1977, Far Out], B+(**)
With Antonio Carlos Jobim [1994, Alex]
Joyce Moreno: Brasileira Canções [2022, Biscoiti Fino], B+(**)

Alessandra Leão (1979– )

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

Nara Leão (1942–89)

Personalidade [(1989), Polygram]

Ivan Lins (1945– )

A Noite [1979, Odeon]
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+(***)

Edú Lobo

A Música de Edu Lobo por Edu Lobo [1964, Elenco]
Edu e Bethania [1966, Universal International]
Cantiga de Longe [1971, Universal International]
Sergio Mendes Presents Edu Lobo [1971, A&M]
Missa Breve [1973, EMI/Oden]
Limite Das Aquas [1975, Labrador]
Tempo Presente [1980, Philips]
O Grande Circo Mistico [1983, Biscoito Fino]
Corrupiao (2a Edicao) [1993, Velas]

Márcio Local

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

Romero Lubambo (1955– )

Face to Face [1993, GSP]
Softly [2006, MaxJazz]
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–

Angelica Maria

Quando Os Maestros Se Encontram [(1999), EMI]

Tania Maria (1948– )

Brazil with My Soul [197, Polydor]
Taurus [1981, Concord]
Come with Me [1982, Concord]
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+(***)

André Mehmari (1977– )

Sergio Mendes (1941– )

In the Brazilian Bag [1965, Tower]
Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 [1966, Verve]
Equinox [1967, Verve]
Look Around [1968, Verve]
Fool on the Hill [1968, A&M]
Stillness [1971, A&M], B+(*)
Brasiliero [1992, Elektra]

Margareth Menezes

Elegibo [1990, Mango], B
Kindala [1991, Mango]

Daniela Mercury (1965– )

Feijao com Arroz [1997, Sony]
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– )

Mais [1994, EMI]
Rose and Charcoal [1994, Capitol]
Barulhinho Bom [1996, EMI]
Memories, Chronicles and Declarations of Love [2000, Metro Blue]
Universo ao Meu Redor [2006, EMI]
Infinito Particular [2006, EMI]
O Que Você Quer Saber de Verdade [2010–2011, Blue Note], B+(**)

Paula Morelenbaum

Berimbaum [2004, Universal Latino], B+

Clara Moreno (1971– )

Meu Samba Torto [2007, Far Out]
Miss Balanco [2009, Far Out], B+(***)

Ed Motta

Ao Vivo [1998, WEA Latina]

Paulo Moura

Rio Nocturnes [1992, Messidor]
Dois Irmãos [1992, Milestone]

Dinho Nascimento

Berimbau Blues [1996, Velas]

Milton Nascimento (1942– )

Courage [1968, A&M]
Clube da Esquina [1972, EMI Hemisphere]
Milagre dos Peixes [1973, Intution]
Geraes [1976, Odeon]
Milton (Minas) [1976, A&M]
Sentinela [1980, Verve]
Anima [1982, Polydor]
Yauarete [1987, Columbia], B+(**)
Minha Historia [(1993), Polygram]
O Planeta Blue na Estrada do Sol [1994, Tristar]
Amigo [1994, Warner Brothers]
Minas [1995, EMI]
Nascimento [1997, Warner Brothers]
Brazilian Collection [(1998), Polygram]
w/Jobim Trio: Novas Bossas [2007, Blue Note], C+

Thiago Nassif

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

João Nogueira

Parceria [1994, Velas]
João Nogueira and Marinho Boffa [1995, Lumiar]
Raizes do Samba [(1999), EMI]

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 Caretas

Cem Anos de Samba [1971, Polydor]

Os Mutantes [1968– ]

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

Zeca Pagodinho

Zeca [1998, Polygram]

Rosa Passos

Curare [1994, Velas]
Pano Pra Manga [1996, Velas]
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)

Canto on Guitar [1970, MPS]
Solitude on Guitar [1971, Columbia]
O Univero Musical de Baden Powell [1964–77, Sunnyside]
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
500 Miles High [1974, Milestone OJC]
Encounter [1976, Milestone OJC]
Carry On [1979, Warner Brothers]
Perpetual Emotion [2001, Narada]
Flora's Song [2005, Narada Jazz], B
If You Will [2022, Strut], B+(***)

Racionais MC's

Racionais MC's [(2000), Zimbabwe]

Elba Ramalho

Personalidade [(1987), Verve]

Elis Regina (1945–82)

Vento de Maio [(1998), Hemisphere]

Iara Rennó (1975– )

Oríkì [2022, Dobra Discos], B+(**)

Marcos Resende

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

Rita Ribeiro

Peroloas Aos Povos [MZA]

Virginia Rodrigues

Sol Negro [1997, Hannibal]
Nos [2000, Hannibal]

Carol Saboya

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

Moacir Santos (1926–2006)

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

Chico Science (1919– )

Da Lama Ao Caos [1995, Sony International]

Marina Sena

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

Bola Sete (1923–87)

Bossa Nova [1962, OJC]
The Incomparable Bola Sete [1965, Fantasy]
Bola Sete at the Monterrey Jazz Festival [1966, Verve]
The Solo Guitar of Bolo Sete [1966, Fantasy]
Samba in Seattle: Live at the Penthouse 1966–1968 [1966–68, Tompkins Square, 3CD], A–

Gabriel Sielawa

Terra [2022, Bangue], B+(*)

Jussara Silveira

Canções de Caymmi [1999, WEA International]

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

Timbalada

Timbalada [1994, Philips]

Wagner Tiso

Millennium: Wagner Tiso [(1999), Polygram]

Toquinho

Millennium: Toquinho [(1999), Mercury]

Silvia Torres

Silvia Torres [1999, Melodie]

Trio da Paz [1992– ]

Somewhere [2005, Blue Toucan], B+
Live at JazzBaltica [2008, MaxJazz]
30 [2016, Zoho Music], B+(**)

Alceu Valença

Forro de Todos os Tempos [1998, Oasis]

Marcos Valle (1943– )

Caetano Veloso (1942– )

Domingo [1967, Verve]
Caetano Veloso (Tropicália) [1968, Polygram]
Caetano Veloso (Irene) [1969, Philips], A–
Caetano Veloso (A Little More Blue) [1971, Philips]
Transa [1972, Polygram Brazil]
A Arte de Caetano Veloso [1967–73]
Jôla [1975, Polygram Brazil]
Qualquer Colsa [1975, Universal International]
Bicho [1977, Polygram Brazil]
Cinema Transcendental [1979, Verve]
Cores, Nomes [1982, Verve]
Uns [1983, Verve]
Personalidade [1968–84, Verve], B+(**)
Estrangeiro [1989, Elektra], B
The Best of Caetano Veloso: Sem Lenço, Sem Documento [(1990)]
Circuladô [1991, Elektra]
Circuladô Vivo [1993, Polygram]
Fina Estampa [1994, Polygram]
w/Gilberto Gil: Tropicalia 2 [1994, Elektra/Nonesuch], B+
Fina Estampa en Vivo [1995, Mercury]
Livro [1998, Elektra/Nonesuch], B+
Orfeu [2000, Elektra/Nonesuch]
The Best of Caetano Veloso [(2003), Nonesuch]
A Foreign Sound [2004, Nonesuch], A–
Cê [2006, Mercury]
Zil e Zie [2009, Nonesuch]
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+(*)

Walter Wanderley (1932–86)

Rain Forest [1966, Verve]

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–
Imprensa Cantada [2003, Trama]
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–

Zuco 103

Tales of High Fever [2002, Six Degrees]

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–
Brazil Today! Volume 2 [(1984), Polygram]
Brizzi do Brazil [2004, Amiata], B
Carnaval do Brazil [(1990), Orfeon]
Casa de Mãe Joana [(1998), Blue Jackal]
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+(*)
Outro Tempo II: Electronic and Contemporary Music From Brazilo 1984–1996 [1984–96, Music From Memory]
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 [1996, Antilles]
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 Brazilian Street Party [(2008), World Music Network]
The Rough Guide to the Music of Brazil [(1998), World Music Network]
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
Velha Guarda [(1998), BMG]
Velha Guarda de Mangueira [(2000), Nikita]
Winds of Brazil (Um Sopro de Brasil) [2004, Adventure Music], C+

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