Nha Mundo (My World)

by Maria de Barros

Overview

Although she was born in nearby Senegal, Maria de Barros has made her musical home in Cape Verde, where she brings her warm, sensual voice and original creative vision to bear on the mornas and coladeiras of her adopted home and on the boleros and sambas that came to the islands from Brazil and the Caribbean. Those who are already familiar with the singing of Cesaria Evora and Susana Baca will see similar influences at work here, but de Barros' gently compelling style is uniquely her own. Backed up by a mostly acoustic band of guitars, accordions, percussion, and what sounds like a Portuguese guitarra, de Barros weaves a complex tapestry of rhythms and melodies that varies from the reggae-flavored "Riberonzinha" to the bouncing Afro-Cuban hesitation-step of "Regresa," finally culminating in the album's emotional centerpiece, a simple, joyful, and stunningly beautiful song entitled "So Um Melodia." It is difficult to imagine anyone not being completely entranced by this sometimes bittersweet but ultimately joyous album. Very highly recommended. ~ Rick Anderson

Product Details

Release Date:	09/16/2003
Label:	Narada
UPC:	0724359162829
Rank:	141655

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Maria de Barros   Primary Artist,Vocals (Background)
Giovanna Clayton   Cello
Grecco Buratto   Guitar,Cavaquinho
Kenny O'Brien   Vocals (Background)
Ismael Gallegos   Vocals
Leyla Hoyle   Vocals (Background)
Ray Herrmann   Sax (Alto),Sax (Tenor)
Marina Manukian   Violin
Eric Jorgensen   Trombone
Ramon Flores   Trumpet
Francis Benitez   Vocals (Background)
Eric Gorfain   Violin,Soloist
Ron Kalina   Harmonica
Harry Shirinian   Viola
Ramon Stagnaro   Guitar,Soloist
Sarkis Gyurgchyan   Violin
Jorge Moraga   Viola
Melinda Jean Wilson   Bass
Djim Job   Bass,Vocals (Background)
Leo Chelyapov   Clarinet
Rafael Padilla   Percussion
Joe Ketendjian   Violin
Ana Landauer   Violin
Frank Morrocco   Accordion
Igor Kiskatchi   Violin
Carlos "Kalu" Monteiro   Drums,Vocals (Background)
Hakop Mekinian   Violin
Joony Booth   Guitar,Cavaquinho
Djoska Lopes   Guitar,Cavaquinho
Dicki Tavares   Guitar,Cavaquinho

Technical Credits

Gustavo Bonnet   Assistant Engineer
Cheryl McEnaney   Production Coordination
Luiz Bonfa   Composer
Jose Antonio Mendez   Composer
Maria de Barros   Composer
Ron McMaster   Mastering
Mauricio Guerrero   Mixing,Engineer
Antonio Maria   Composer
Paulino Vieira   Composer
Danny Luchansky   Arranger,Engineer,Producer
Djim Job   Composer,Producer
Derrick Carter   Make-Up
Mona Lisa Murray   Hair Stylist
Todd Jessop   Assistant Engineer
MaryJean Frieson   Title Design,Title Concept
Matt Ferrar   Assistant Engineer
Carlos "Kalu" Monteiro   Producer
Connie Gage   Design
Djedjinho   Composer
Vince Tanzilli   Assistant Photographer
Bius   Composer
Antonio Pina Alves   Composer