The Brazilian Sound
The Brazilian Sound The leading Brazilian Music Guide, now available in a revised, expanded edition

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The Brazilian Sound (at Amazon Canada)

The Brazilian Sound (at Amazon Germany)

The Brazilian Sound (at Amazon France)

The Brazilian Sound (at Amazon Japan)

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Brazilian Music at Amazon (U.K.)

Brazilian Music at Amazon (Canada)


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The Brazilian Sound: Samba, Bossa Nova and the Popular Music of Brazil (Temple University Press), by Chris McGowan and Ricardo Pessanha, is the leading guide to Brazilian music in English, and has been translated into German, French and Japanese. An updated, expanded 3rd edition of the book is now available worldwide through Amazon.

Where to find The Brazilian Sound:
The Brazilian Sound (at Amazon USA)
The Brazilian Sound (at Amazon U.K.)
The Brazilian Sound (at Amazon Canada)
The Brazilian Sound (at Amazon Germany)
The Brazilian Sound (at Amazon France)
The Brazilian Sound (at Amazon Japan)
Toca do Vinicius (Rio de Janeiro)
Bossa Nova e Companhia (Rio de Janeiro)

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About the new edition of The Brazilian Sound:
"The good just got better."--Fernando Gonzalez, Jazziz

"Here is an illustrated guide to the rich music of Brazil—its history, styles, performers, instruments, and impact on musicians around the globe. From the boisterous rhythms of samba to the cool elegance of bossa nova to the hot percussion of Bahian axé music, The Brazilian Sound celebrates a world music phenomenon. The acclaimed musical guide also explores choro, maracatu, frevo, forró and other genres less familiar to those outside Brazil, as well as Brazilian rock and jazz, and the music that accompanies capoeira.

"The new and revised edition of The Brazilian Sound includes discussions of developments in samba and other key genres, the rise of female singer-songwriters in recent years, new works by established artists like Milton Nascimento and Marisa Monte, and the mixing of bossa with electronica. This clearly written and lavishly illustrated encyclopedic survey features new entries and photographs, an extensive glossary of Brazilian music terms and more."

The third edition also contains new discussions of:
-música sertaneja and música caipira
-Brazilian funk, rap/hip-hop, and electronic dance music
-important new samba and MPB artists
-new music in northern Brazil, including guitarrada and technobrega

Critical Praise for The Brazilian Sound:
“It continues to be the most informative -- and eminently readable -- book about Brazilian popular music."—Don Heckman, The Los Angeles Times

“The coverage is complete.... Above all, this welcome survey is responsible and reliable.”—Charles Perrone, Luso-Brazilian Review

“Well researched...its breadth of coverage is impressive.”—Randal Johnson, Hispanic American Historical Review

"Highly recommended."--Kazadi wa Mukuna, Kent State University, writing in CHOICE

"Now that the Internet has made it easier to find and explore once-exotic musical genres, people looking for information about all the kinds of music in Brazil will love this book."--Bill Walker, Library Journal

"A great panoramic description of the whole Brazilian music scene."—Antonio Adolfo, Brazilian composer & music professor

"The definitive reference source on Brazilian music."—Bruce Gilman, Brazzil magazine

"For anyone interested in Brazilian music, this is an essential book -- or, rather, the essential book."—Dave McElfresh, Jazz Now

"A must-have for anyone trying to get a grasp of the extraordinarily diverse music of Brazil...an indispensible book."—Dennis Miller, The Brazilian Monthly

"Enlightening descriptions of musical styles."—Martha Carvalho, Popular Music

"One of the top ten books ever written about Latin music."—Carlos Suarez, Miami magazine

Also see: More Brazilian Sound Reviews & Ordering Information

About the Authors:
Chris (J.C.) McGowan has written about Brazilian music for Billboard, Musician, Pulse!, The Beat and other publications, and was a contributor to The Encyclopedia of Latin American History and Culture (Scribner’s). He authored the digital-media study Entertainment in the Cyber Zone: Exploring the Interactive Universe of Multimedia (Random House), and (as J.C. McGowan) recently published a satirical science-fiction novel, The Big God Network, which abounds with references to Brazilian culture. McGowan also blogs about culture and politics for The Huffington Post.

Ricardo Pessanha has been a Brazilian music consultant to foreign journalists, music producers, and filmmakers, and a music lecturer for academic programs. He was a musical consultant for Billboard’s Viva Brazil special issue in 1987, which was edited by McGowan and was the first major survey of Brazilian music in an American publication. Pessanha has also worked in the areas of publicity and translation for major Brazilian music and video companies. He is the co-author, along with Carla Cintia Conteiro of Caetano Veloso: L'âme brésilienne, a biography of Brazilian singer-songwriter Caetano Veloso in French, published by Editions Demi-Lune.

Sources for Brazilian music, DVDs and books:
Brazilian Music at Amazon.com
Brazilian Music at Amazon (U.K.)
Brazilian Music at Amazon (Canada)

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Goddess of Tarot

Goddess Tarot



Nov 27 2009 10:16 PM

thank you for the connection

~~ Be the Light ~~
Alfonzo Blackwell

Alfonzo Blackwell



Nov 27 2009 10:16 PM

Thanks for listening!
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TrIbAl PaTh

TrIbAl PaTh



Nov 27 2009 10:16 PM

THANKS FOR THE FRIENDSHIP!!!
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Nov 21 2009 12:10 PM

thaks for the add
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Nov 19 2009 7:55 PM

Olá Brazilian Sound, tudo bem? Parabéns pelo seu trabalho.
A música Lei de Murphy ganhou o 1º lugar no Festival de Santa Maria.
Ela foi interpretada pela Carol Voigt. Gostaria que a visitasse no myspace.com/srtavoigt dando "aquela força" para ela.
Muito obrigado, grande abraço e sucessos sempre!
Marcello Capra

Marcello Capra



Nov 19 2009 7:54 PM

Thanks a lot for your
kindness & friendship!
Greetings by Marcello Capra

IMAGINE LOVIN' PEACE

IMAGINE LOVIN' PEACE



Nov 19 2009 7:54 PM

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Mike DiRubbo

Mike DiRubbo



Nov 19 2009 7:54 PM

Thanks for the add. Continued success! - Mike
Silvestre

Silvestre



Nov 19 2009 7:54 PM

Obrigado por me adicionar !!!
Um abraço,

Ricardo Silvestre
Band Radar

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Nov 18 2009 2:52 PM

THX for the add
Tokoloshe Men

Tokoloshe Men



Nov 18 2009 2:24 PM



Thank you very very much for your friendship

Flávia

Flávia



Nov 18 2009 2:24 PM

Obrigada a você!
Lindo trabalho... ;-)
F.
marc weippert

Bienvenue Marc



Nov 18 2009 2:24 PM

obrigado merci pour l'amitié beijos
RE-VO

RE-VO



Nov 17 2009 12:53 AM

Bom dia, The Brazilian Sound!

"Uncle Sam wants
To know 'The Brazilian Sound'
He's been saying that ethnomusicology
Improved his worldview"
(Valente & da Revo)

Greetings, Chris and Ricardo. I hope that you are well, amigos.

I'm just passing through to let all of your friends know how much we are digging the 3rd edition of "The Brazilian Sound" over here at dreamland11. The book is a breath of fresh tropical air, a sexy samba, a strident bateria, a vibrant pagode. Many thanks from your rock n' roll irmãos.

"A mark of ten for 'The Brazilian Sound'
Congratulations to the esteemed authors
Salutations to those who love this great work
All due respect to the ladies...
A punch in the face to those who diss this book."
(Titãs & Carlo Revotto)

Peace, love, and pandeiros,
RE-VO
GIA.DA.MA.STER

GIA.DA.MA.STER



Nov 17 2009 12:53 AM



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Nov 14 2009 1:55 PM

o som brasileiro é o que há

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Céline Rudolph

Céline Rudolph



Nov 14 2009 1:55 PM

Thanx for your friendship! Abracos de Berlim, Céline
Xirois

Xirois



Nov 13 2009 7:29 PM

Gràcias per el add!!!


Salut i percussión!!!!
RE-VO

RE-VO



Nov 10 2009 3:03 PM

Bom dia, The Brazilian Sound!

"Hey, make way
I want to pass
I like 'The Brazilian Sound'
I can't deny that"
(Gonzaga & Revoiera)

Greetings, Chris and Ricardo!
I just sent off my glowing review of "The Brazilian Sound," 3rd edition, to that other chap you know who writes science-fiction. He's very good, too!
I have to say boldly, and I don't care who hears it: I LOVE this book... "The Brazilian Sound" rocks/rules (pick one).

"That's love
It came like a straight shot
Into my heart...
And made me understand that my life
Is nothing without 'The Brazilian Sound'."
(Zeze di Camargo e Luciano, featuring Heitor Revomento)

Peace, love, and pagode,
RE-VO
dj ben i sabbah

dj ben i sabbah



Nov 10 2009 3:03 PM

thank you for add and friendship
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Long Single Red Rose



Nov 6 2009 7:12 PM

I Appreciate Our Friendship,

Lucianna
Crystina Maez

Crystina Maez



Nov 6 2009 7:12 PM

May you have your feet on the ground, your heart in the stars and clarity in your mind.
Jackeline Olivier

Jackeline Olivier



Nov 6 2009 7:12 PM

you're welcome, and thank you for the request :-)
Dre Boogie*ELEMENTO PR1MO*

Dre Boogie*ELEMENTO PR1MO*



Nov 6 2009 7:12 PM

Ciao! Grazie per l'connection and amicizia :)!*maintain the link* Much love, respect and support always :) Peace from Brooklyn**one love* :)!
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