Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Portinho e Sua Orquestra - Noel Rosa & Portinho da Samba (1964)

Noel Rosa is one of the main Brazilian music figures of all times, he is responsible for a revolution, bringing to Brazilian music sophisticated harmonies and lyrics with informal social themes and life in Rio de Janeiro. Noel Rosa was born in 1910 and has passed with only 27 years old. It is amazing that more than 60 years after his passing, Noel Rosa is still fresh and celebrated by renowned Brazilian artists. zecalouro strongly recommends that you take a time to read Noel Rosa bio from AMG.

Maestro Portinho has the responsibility to introduce Noel Rosa to Loronixers with a tribute instrumental LP, Portinho e Sua Orquestra - Noel Rosa & Portinho Da Samba (1964), truly gorgeous orchestra album with Noel Rosa compositions that will save your day. Tracks include:

01 - Palpite Infeliz (Noel Rosa)
02 - Feitiço da Vila (Noel Rosa / Vadico)
03 - O Orvalho Vem Caindo (Noel Rosa / Kid Pepe)
04 - De Babado (Noel Rosa / João Mina)
05 - Com Que Roupa (Noel Rosa)
06 - Até Amanhã (Noel Rosa)
07 - Fita Amarela (Noel Rosa)
08 - Feitio de Oração (Noel Rosa / Vadico)
09 - João Ninguém (Noel Rosa)
10 - Pra Que Mentir (Noel Rosa / Vadico)
11 - Conversa de Botequim (Noel Rosa / Vadico)
12 - São Coisas Nossas (Noel Rosa)


Link to Noel Rosa AMG Bio, here.