2004-08-24
Brazil’s Rosa Passos was born into a musical family and raised on the works of bossa nova legend Joao Gilberto. After seven solo recordings and high profile international appearances on Yo-Yo Ma’s Obrigado Brazil sessions and tour, the vocalist, songwriter and guitarist has become known as the “Joao Gilberto of Skirts”.Her latest album features four Gilberto compositions from the 1977 album Amoroso and more Brazilian She’s joined by several musicians from the Obrigado Brazil sessions, including percussionist Cyro Baptista.
VARIOUS
Backspin – Six Degrees 10 Anniv. Project
YOUNG DUBLINERS
With All Due Respect: The Irish Sessions
VARIOUS
Rhythms Del Mundo
Melaena Cadiz
Sunfair
OZOMATLI
Don’t Mess with the Dragon
K'NAAN
Troubadour
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