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Rosa

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With due respect to Claus Ogerman and Tom Jobim's orchestration, bossa nova music is at its most beautiful when it is stripped down. Joao Gilberto knows it, performing solo for several years now, and Rosa Passos proves it on her solo disc, the aptly titled Rosa. Coy, innocent, and playful, the full nuance of Passos's voice is in full bloom here. Even her breathing is musical, seemingly creating tension before the next line is sung, and every stretched syllable, moan, and inflection is so intimate that she seems to be on the couch next to you. Buoyant and contemplative, her acoustic guitar playing pulses with a bossa nova heartbeat. She takes on mix of originals and covers here, making each song her own even when she draws upon such non-Brazilian writers as Jorge Drexler and Keren Ann. Highlights include the heartbreaking original "Sutilezas," "Jardim," and vocal-only opener "Duas Contas." No trendy beats or new fusions, Rosa is bossa nova in its purest form. --Tad Hendrickson

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From: Amazon Posted: Feb 08, 2008 Type: User Review Lives up to the hype

This is the first bossa nova album I've ever purchased, but I've always enjoyed Stan Getz's forays into bossa nova, so I figured I'd give it a try based on the rave reviews I'd read. Well, it certainly was worth it. This is definitely an album...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jul 06, 2007 Type: User Review Amazingly soothing. (period)

You can simply place Rosa Passos' CD on your favorite player and let it gently (but surely) envelop you with total bliss.

Her soothing voice accompanied by her soft classical string guitar will fill your place with the most pleasant...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jan 09, 2007 Type: User Review the best stress reduction album you could ever listen to

This album is my remedy for a tough day. It is relaxing, sexy music from a voice that is just so soothing and absolutely beautiful. She sings in either Spanish or Portugese, but it does not matter because the melodies and her voice are all that...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 02, 2006 Type: User Review Gorgeous; However....

Christopher Loudon of "Jazz Times" recently raved about this c.d. And before listening to it, I opened the package and read the liner notes. There, I learned that Yo-Yo Ma believes Rosa Passos to have the most beautiful voice in the world. read full review | report as inappropriate





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From: Amazon Posted: May 28, 2006 Type: User Review Beautiful Bossa Rosa

Here she is again,that wonderful bossanova classisist,Rosa Passos.
This time alone with only her voice and guitar,The tempos are slow and medium and the whole atmosphere is breathing compassion,and empathy. Rosas phrasing and rythm...
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From: Amazon Posted: May 27, 2006 Type: User Review Heavy Bossa Nova. Stylish Bossa Nova vocals. No conceding to easy listening.

This is new material as recently recorded (but not issued) in Brazil by the great Brazilian composer and songbird, Ms. Rosa Passos.

All sung in Portuguese, program dare to open with an 'a capella' rendition of an old romantic samba...
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