Ana Paula da Silva live at Cafe Hahn! 

Afro:Baile is proud to announce the "Brazilian Bundle" Sale! 
We know the summers can get hot, and what better way to warm up the heat waves all summer long then to get your Sambossica Series Grooving! For a limited time only we are offering the Brazil:Sambossica Bundle! The bundle includes all 3 CD's including Brazil:Sambossica 1, 2 and 3. With over 34 Songs in all, you get the very best of Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul, Jazz, Funk, MPB, Axe, Electronica and more! The perfect remedy for your house party, office, car and more!! 

On Sale Now 08/1/11 in the Shop! AND! If we are giving this special a great Price!
$25.00!!! includes all 3 CD's! Shipped directly to you worldwide! 

Order today! On Sale August 1st 2011 

Track List:
Brazil:Sambossica 1 
1. Micheline Cardoso – Que Nego e esse 05:42 
2. Mr. Ze - Maimborie 03:58 
3. Soukeyna – Quando voce chega 03:57 
4. Fabio Fonseca Trio – Jeito Esquisito 04:18 
5. Boca do rio – Pra Bahia 03:44 
6. Tambores da Serra – Tambores da Serra 03:54 
7. Ana Paula da Silva – Canto Negro 03:17 
8. Daniella Firpo- Aprendi a me amar 04:03 
9. Partido Leve - Preta 04:31 
10. Micheline Cardoso & Shantisan – Meninas e Meninos 04:09 

Brazil:Sambossica 2 
1. Eliza Lacerda - Eliza Lacerda - Frases do Luar 03:33 
2. Katia Rocha – Santo Brasileiro 02:54 
3. Renata Pedroh - Banda e Panderio 03:28 
4. Sambaguru - Tribo Ghandista 04:08 
5. Mauricio Pessoa – Homem de Ferro 02:54 
6. Micheline Cardoso – Gema 03:02 
7. Marcela Ribeiro - Ex-Ceu 04:25 
8. Samba Um – Vai dar Samba 04:01 
9. Êita Piula - Flecha Certeira 03:53 
10. Brazuka Fina – Temporal 04:50 
11. Zambe - Ladeira do Samba 03:41 

Brazil:Sambossica 3 
1. Sandalia de Prata - O Pescador 03:24 
2. Euterpe - Dançando no Rio 04:06 
3. Katia Moraes - Tranquilidade 03:48 
4. Partido Leve - Um cara bacana 04:51 
5. Sambatronica - Samba Hit 04:23 
6. Ana Paula da Silva - Macumba de Sogra 02:35 
7. Bruna Melina - Wonderful City 03:02 
8. Fred Jorge e os Mairorais - Ponto de Vista (Tchau, valeu) 03:26 
9. Euterpe - Gogó do Nego 04:14 
10. Dois do Samba - Contrariedade 03:47 
11. Michele Bruna - Roda Viva 02:35 
12. Tijuquera - Vista do Canal 05:40

In preparation for thew newest CD release "Cascadura Samba" by Micheline Cardoso. We wanted to post the latest Promotional Photos from her upcoming Campaign for the release! We will be launching a new series of Photos, Video, Reviews and Highlights over the next couple weeks, so stay tuned! All Images are courtesy of Stella Couto. For more information about Micheline Cardoso, her bio, music, and to get a free download, Visit her EPK http://www.afrobaile.com/michelinecardoso.html

BRAZIL: SAMBOSSICA 3 - 11 April 2011

Afro:Baile Records, Ana Paula da Silva, Bossa Nova, DJ Seduce, Dois do Samba, electronic, Euterpe, Fred Jorge e Os Maiorais,Katia Moraes, Michele Bruna, Partido Leve, samba, Sambatronica, Sambossica 3, Sandalia de Prata, Tijuquera

ShareDJ Seduce’s Brazil: Sambossica 3 is a great compilation of different Brazilian music genres. Although the album’s name suggests that the mix of genres is restricted to samba, bossa nova and electronic music, there’s a lot more to enjoy and discover about this album.

The overall production of the album is superb and the song choices were spot on. In addition, DJ Seduce’s biggest merit in Sambossica 3 is using electronic music as a complement to the already interesting Brazilian music.

It doesn’t take long before being pleasantly surprised by Sambossica 3. The two first tracks, “O Pescador” and “Dancando no Rio”, bring a taste of the culture of the North-east and North of Brazil, combining neat electronic sounds with typical rhythms such as forro and axé. As the album progresses, some songs called my attention more than others, especially the ones more directly influenced by classic samba. Song number five in the track list, “Samba Hit” is a delicious samba song with soothing instruments, neat production and inspired lyrics. “Samba Hit” is followed by the uplifting “Macumba de Sogra”, another great samba song perfectly sung by Ana Paula da Silva.

The first half of this album is full of strong material but the second part is even better. Sambossica 3 really saved the best ’til last. The sequence starts with the groovy “Ponto de Vista (Tchau, Valeu )”, the most funky track on the whole album, with the catchiest of choruses. Then it is time to experience more Northern/North-eastern rhythms, includingmaracatu in “Gogo de Nego”. Next up, Dois do Samba sing “Contrariedade”, an easy listening pagode, or “bar samba” and singer Michelle Bruna interprets “Roda Viva”, a slow but well produced samba song that sets the mood for the last – and best – song of this album.

“Vista do Canal” is the definite highlight of the album in my opinion. Like Brazilians would say, “it closes it with a golden key”. It features amazing lyrics and singing by the band Tijuquera. Moreover, the song is a summary of what the album is itself: an ambitious and creative mix of samba, rock, funk, MPB and other Brazilian music genres with a magical touch of electronic elements.

Release Date: 1st March 2011
Record Label: Afro:Baile Records

Brazil: Sambossica 3 is available to buy at Bandcamp.

Tracklisting:
1. Sandalia de Prata – O Pescador
2. Euterpe – Dançando no Rio
3. Katia Moraes – Tranquilidade
4. Partido Leve – Um Cara Bacana
5. Sambatronica – Samba Hit
6. Ana Paula da Silva – Macumba de Sogra
7. Bruna Melina – Wonderful City
8. Fred Jorge e os Mairorais – Ponto de Vista (Tchau, valeu)
9. Euterpe – Gogó do Nego
10. Dois do Samba – Contrariedade
11. Michele Bruna – Roda Viva
12. Tijuquera – Vista do Canal

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SIMONE PELISSARI - (As featured on the I LOVE BOSSA NOVA album) 
Cantora e compositora, a paulistana Simone Pelissari debuta em seu primeiro álbum Segredo, com um trabalho consistente e calcado no melhor da tradição da musica brasileira, especialmente bossa e samba. Com melodias agradáveis, Simone se revela artista inspirada, extraindo as notas do coração e traduzindo-as em canção. Os arranjos das composições, refletem forte influência de elementos que o jazz traz, como a divertida batida Beat da Bossa, que transparece em modo lúdico entre híbridos de ritmos latinos e estirpes do improviso norte-americano.Na essência da balada, Nossa Estrada transpira qualidade inconfundível romântica na música brasileira. A linguagem do amor flui sem esforço, a medida que a melodia do bandolim se entrelaça a poesia "a chuva que cai molha a nossa vida", com elementos percussivos que refletem a canção com sutis efeitos.Além da doce voz e do bonito repertório de Simone, "Segredo" traz as parcerias musicais do guitarrista mineiro Luiz Pires, presente na produção e na maioria das faixas e do baixista Bob Souza. Simone Pelissari nasceu em São Paulo, cidade que a encanta e a inspira em tudo que faz. Nessa terra da garoa que Simone se motiva a levar sua música, cantando e encantando por onde passa. Dedicada em suas escolhas, acredita que demorou um pouco a tomar consciência de sua vocação para música. Full Details HERE