http://www.smooth877.com/sobblog/home.aspxSounds of Brazilen-usCopyright 2011, WLFM-FMFri, 18 May 2012 09:22:57 GMTFri, 27 May 2011 18:17:00 GMT1http://emmisinteractive.comIt's been a while (too long!) since we've featured Kevyn Lettau here on The Sounds of Brazil, so we'll take a long look at some of our favorites songs from her Brazilian recordings, along with a story or two that suggests there is still more to come from this talented singer/songwriter.   Appropriately, we've surrounded Kevyn with a brace of Brazilian gems from Milton Nascimento, guitarist Torcuato Mariano (Blue Bossa!), Barrio Jazz Gang and some 'Old School' fun from Bossa legend Antonio Carlos Jobim. Plus springtime sounds from Leo Gandelman, keyboardist Lonnie Liston Smith and this week's 'Spotlight' CD from Sergio Mendes – as we take another sneak peek at his new ‘Bom Tempo’ album before it hits the stores on June 1st. And more new music from Minas! A show that sure to satisfy for your holiday weekend!http://www.smooth877.com/sobblog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10241951radio@connect-brazil.com (Scott Adams)http://www.smooth877.com/sobblog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10241951Fri, 27 May 2011 18:17:00 GMTYou could call him the ‘hardest working Brazilian in show biz’, the uncle of a three-time Indy 500 winner, music director for Sergio Mendes or a teenage phenom songwriter during Bossa’s heyday in Rio de Janeiro, and you’d be right on all counts if you said “Oscar Castro-Neves”. Having just celebrated a birthday earlier this week, he’s our featured artist as we check off another weekend for May's 'Crossing Borders' theme!   This guitarist and songwriter stays so busy in the world of entertainment that he’s always a step ahead, and that means great music for all of us to enjoy. We look back at Oscar’s most popular albums plus a bundle of hits that he’s recorded with other musicians including Queen Latifa, Stan Getz, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Eliane Elias, Ivan Lins, Paul Winter and Kenny Rankin.   We’ll track springtime-fresh tunes from Suba, Sergio Mendes, De Phazz and Claudio ...http://www.smooth877.com/sobblog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10239780radio@connect-brazil.com (Scott Adams)http://www.smooth877.com/sobblog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10239780Fri, 20 May 2011 17:58:05 GMTWe have only to look back at the success of Stan Getz, Astrud Gilberto and Sergio Mendes to understand Brazilian music's role in the creation of today's ‘Smooth’ style - and although its influence has seemingly waned in recent years, its only because the dots haven't been connected. Consider that artists as diverse as Jennifer Lopez, Brazilian Girls and Black-Eyed Peas have found chart-topping success with Brazilian vibes and you'll appreciate our program's focus! We've packed our playlist with smooth sounds near and far, in every conceivable combination, with more than a few surprises along the way: George Benson, Marc Antoine, John Legend, Leo Gandelman, Brian McKnight, Dave Koz, Nelson Rangell, Brenda Russell, Kirk Whalum, guitarist Chuck Loeb, Michael Franks and Bobby Caldwell all step into the radio spotlight this week. April 22nd is the date Brazil celebrates as 'Discovery Day' - when Pedro Álvares Cabral and his Portuguese sailors ...http://www.smooth877.com/sobblog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10229757radio@connect-brazil.com (Scott Adams)http://www.smooth877.com/sobblog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10229757Tue, 17 May 2011 15:27:03 GMTWe’ve officially kicked off our 1,000th Broadcast Celebration with The Sounds of Brazil’s ‘Most Popular Song’ contest. Be sure to vote once a week to win great prizes! Vote here: http://www.brazilclubusa.com/vote-and-win-with-the-sounds-of-brazil/ This week on the radio, our ‘Crossing Borders’ theme brings us to Bebel Gilberto, who perfectly typifies the music you hear each week on The Sounds of Brazil: She's purely Brazilian - daughter of the legendary 'Father of Bossa Nova' João Gilberto and singer Miucha. Her uncle is the equally famous Brazilian singer/songwriter Chico Buarque. And the fact that her step-mom is Astrud Gilberto only completes a picture of Brazilian musical royalty. Bebel is also distinctively American - born in New York City, raised in Rio and able to put the innovative qualities of both cultures to their greatest effect. In spite of her family tree, Bebel has become an international hit, uniquely positioned in Brazilian music - ...http://www.smooth877.com/sobblog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10237453radio@connect-brazil.com (Scott Adams)http://www.smooth877.com/sobblog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10237453Mon, 16 May 2011 15:50:17 GMTEverything old is new this week with two full hours of the 'New Bossa' beat for our ‘Discover Brazil!’ theme It's no secret that the world's love affair with Bossa Nova has influenced generations of musicians; eager to shape Brazil's musical brand with other song styles they have grown up with, including rock, R&B and jazz.  You could think of the 'New Bossa' beat as the United Nations of groovy sounds, and we've included songs recorded in Germany, Italy, London, Japan, New York, Rio and São Paulo. And we'll dial up the 'Wayback Machine' for a Bossa Classic 'two-fer' that's sure to bring a smile!  New names for you to explore, too: I'll introduces you to them all, one at a time as we explore the world of the New Bossa sound!  All of this and more from the one place on the dial that's guaranteed to be 'always hot ...http://www.smooth877.com/sobblog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10227307radio@connect-brazil.com (Scott Adams)http://www.smooth877.com/sobblog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10227307Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:09:10 GMTThis week, The Sounds of Brazil! sets aside its regular format for a two-hour special worthy of this month’s ‘Discover Brazil’ theme at Connectrbazil.com by turning the playlist over to the #1 rated webcast channel for Brazilian music – ‘Brazilian Blend’. And it promises to bring a different style to your radio – several styles in fact! Brazilian Blend’s secret is simple: Play the very best songs from a wide variety of popular styles from the land of Samba and Sun  - in three song sets. Everything from Samba to Dance Club beats, from Brazilian Jazz to R&B, from the classic Bossa Nova hits to the New Bossa grooves that dominate Brazil’s international crossover sound today. And because Brazilian Blend’s format pushes the musical boundaries much farther than The Sounds of Brazil! usually does, we’ve opened up the playlist to faithfully showcase the ‘round the clock’ excitement that Brazilian Blend ...http://www.smooth877.com/sobblog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10224517radio@connect-brazil.com (Scott Adams)http://www.smooth877.com/sobblog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10224517Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:38:10 GMTJust getting your feet wet with Brazilian music? Maybe you're ready to learn more about new names, styles or songs. Or perhaps you're reading this as someone who is 'brand new' to The Sounds of Brazil!' If any of this strikes a chord, then this show is the perfect introduction to a month of 'discovery'!   Compilation CDs are a great way to expand your love of Brazilian music - there's a world of music in Brazil! This week, we'll sample dozens of CDs - each a compilation or 'Best of' album. You'll hear favs from Leo Gandelman, Rita Lee's 'Bossa & Beatles' CD, guitarist Lee Ritenour, Gal Costa, Chicago's Dill Costa and more, plus songs from Phonorama and sax great Grover Washington Jr, too!   Aprill 22nd is the date Brazil celebrates as 'Discovery Day' - when Pedro Álvares Cabral and his Portuguese sailors first set foot on 'Terra ...http://www.smooth877.com/sobblog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10221948radio@connect-brazil.com (Scott Adams)http://www.smooth877.com/sobblog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10221948Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:40:51 GMTForever known for 'The Girl from Ipanema', Astrud Gilberto's soft Bossas have woven their way into the fabric of Americana and this week, we'll celebrate her birthday (March 29th) with a fond look back at several of her best CDs and the songs that made her an intentional icon for generations of fans worldwide.   This program also features requests for saxophonist Boney James and guitarist Ricardo Silveira, plus songs from pianist Marcos Ariel, Oscar Castro-Neves and what may very well be the sexiest tune ever recorded by Emilio Santiago! There's classic Brazilian jazz from Victor Biglione and Stan Getz, plus tunes from India Arie, Claudio Zoli and Marcela Mangabeira in our Spotlight Song segment! And our final weekly salute to the 'Waters of March' this year comes to us from saxophonist Boney James.   These are the final days of our 'Songs In The Feminine Key' theme, so share ...http://www.smooth877.com/sobblog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10219439radio@connect-brazil.com (Scott Adams)http://www.smooth877.com/sobblog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10219439Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:12:49 GMTSpring is the season we look forward to most - and as soon as it arrives, we can't wait for summer! It’s our annual salute to spring - and I always have a lot of fun putting this show together. If there’s a spring-like ‘Chill’ in the air this week, you can bet its Brazilian – with Chico Science, Germanys’ trumpet star Till Bronner and Latin Vibe’s ‘From Paris to Rio.’ Gilberto Gil brings us a top song from 1983, there’s an early hit from Eliane Elias and Oscar Castro-Neves - with a soundtrack Samba from the movie ‘Blame It On Rio’. I’ll sprinkle in a pair of spring-fling Bossas from Marcos Valle and Baisa, while the softer side of the season comes to us from Ed Johnson & Novo Tempo, Torcuato Mariano’s guitar, and singer Stacey Kent. This week’s version of 'Waters of March' comes from Al Jarreau and ...http://www.smooth877.com/sobblog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10216866radio@connect-brazil.com (Scott Adams)http://www.smooth877.com/sobblog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10216866Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:52:26 GMTToday - nearly 30 years after her passing, Elis Regina is still remembered by many as Brazil's greatest singer - ever! She took Brazil by storm in the mid 60's and remains a cherished part of her country's musical past. Emotion rushed like the sea breeze when Elis sang... Regina's music demands that you involve yourself: perhaps it was her tempestuous life that sought its creative release in front of an audience or in the studio. We are also very proud to freely present Elis Regina's excellent biography 'Furacão Elis' (Hurricane) by Regina Echeverria. It’s available in its complete book-length form - in English - at Connectbrazil.com, keyword ELIS. You are invited to read it at your leisure to fully explore and understand the life and music of this talented singer. Her story is an amazing one and now, it's here for you to read at your leisure while listening ...http://www.smooth877.com/sobblog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10214442radio@connect-brazil.com (Scott Adams)http://www.smooth877.com/sobblog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10214442Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:49:55 GMT