Elis Regina

Elis Regina & Antonio Carlos Jobim start the recording of ‘Elis & Tom’ (1974)

'Elis & Tom' by Elis Regina and Antonio Carlos Jobim is a bossa nova album recorded from February 22 till March 9, 1974 in Los Angeles and released the same...

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As ‘Filhas’ De Elis Regina

Elis Regina’s legacy shines through standout reinterpretations by a variety of artists. Luisa Maita brings a breezy charm to "É Com Esse Que Eu Vou," blending samba roots with modern...

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We remember Elis Regina. ‘A Rainha Regina’

This day (January 19, 1982), in São Paulo, Brazil, died Elis Regina, an important singer of Brazilian popular music .Tracklist : 1 . Águas de Março 2 . Madalena (1979)...

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On TV today, Elis Regina at ‘O Fantastico’ (1980)

December 28, 1980 - Elis Regina is on "O Fantastico", a TV Globo show where viewers vote for the best new Brazilian singer of the year.

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Singing (and Playing) with Tom Jobim

João Donato, Elis Regina, Pat Metheny , Edu Lobo, Gal Costa, Danilo Caymmi,, Frank Sinatra, Herbie Hancock, João Gilberto , Andy Williams , Chico Buarque, Vinícius De Moraes

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This week In Singing Ladies 03/52

Sade’s "Nothing Can Come Between Us" blends minimalism and elegance, its buoyant bassline and syncopated guitars standing out, while Tracy Chapman’s "Give Me One Reason" shines with bluesy simplicity and...

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This week In Singing Ladies 52/52

How well do you know the music of Annie Lennox, Marianne Faithfull, Patti Smith, Cat Power, Elis Regina, Natalie Cole, Diana Krall, Blondie, Paloma Faith, Sharleen Spiteri, Gloria Gaynor, Jennifer...

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This week In Singing Ladies 39/52

How well do you know the music of Gal Costa, Joni Mitchell, Buika, Tori Amos, Storm Large, Amy Winehouse, Norah Jones, Ayo, Beth Gibbons, Sheryl Crow, Janis Joplin, Lady Gaga...

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We remember Baden Powell. ‘Playing So Well’

This day (September 26, 2000), in Rio de Janeiro, died Baden Powell de Aquino, a Brazilian guitarist.Tracklist : 1 . Manha De Carnaval 2 . A Primera Vez (1999) 3...

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Antônio Carlos Jobim records ‘Wave,’ his fourth album for A&M (1967)

Antônio Carlos Jobim's 'Wave' is his fourth (and his most successful album to date) album recorded on May 22-24 and June 15, 1967 and released in September 1967 By A&M.Track...

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Me:nu Du Jour Mar.17 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Elvis Costello, k.d. lang, Depeche Mode, Bobby McFerrin, Return to Forever, Nancy Wilson, Thelonious Monk, Sam Rivers, Depeche Mode, Elbow We Celebrate Paul Kantner,...

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Me:nu Du Jour February 22 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Madonna, Steve Vai, Radiohead, Sam Cooke, Yo La Tengo, David Crosby, Dave Brubeck, Art Blakey, Abbey Lincoln, John Coltrane, Elis Regina, Antonio Carlos Jobim...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 04/52

Ann-Margret’s fiery duet with Tina Turner on “Honky Tonk Women” swaps raw grit for theatrical sparkle, while Jeff Beck and Beth Hart electrify “Goin’ Down” with ferocious riffs and powerhouse...

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We remember French composer & conductor Michel Legrand

This day (January 26, 2019), in Paris, France, died Michel Legrand, a French musical composer, arranger, conductor, and pianist.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Sarah Vaughan - Sweet Gingerbread Man (1972)...

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Me:nu Du Jour January 19 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Parliament, Bee Gees, Frank Zappa, Lou Reed, Ella Fitzgerald, Art Pepper, Charles Mingus We Celebrate Wilson Pickett, Elis Regina, Dolly Parton, Janis Joplin, Carl...

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Me:nu Du Jour December 28 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To John Legend, Bill Evans, Joe Lovano, Woody Shaw We Celebrate John Legend, Lemmy, Dennis Wilson, Lonnie Liston Smith, Freddie King, Michel Petrucciani We Watch...

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‘Duetos Brasileiros’ gathers 22 major Brazilian (and one Belgian) artists performing (you guessed it!) a duet.

Starting and ending with a contribution by Gal Costa - whose birthday is today, "Duetos Brasileiros" gathers 22 major Brazilian (and one Belgian) artists performing (you guessed it!) a duet.Gal...

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Jazzin’Around Manha De Carnaval

Starting and ending with Luiz Bonfá / Antônio Maria's composition 'Manha De Carnaval', we have mixed 18 'Brazilian Music' tunes around the theme of 'Luiz Bonfá / Antônio Maria'. It...

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Caravaning

From 'Caravan' to 'Midnight At The Oasis' , we have mixed 15 'Jazz, Latin and Arabic Musics' tunes around the theme of 'Deserts, Palmtreeese and Caravans'. It has Charlie Barnet,...

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Word Music

From 'Palavra De Mulher' to 'Há Palavras Que Nos Beijam' , we have mixed 18 'Latin mixed with Jazz' tunes around the theme of 'Words, Palabras, Palavras'. It has Mariza,...

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