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+
• w/Esperanza Spalding: Milton + Esperanza [2024, Concord], B+(**)

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+