Regina,Elis Voice Of Brazil CD

Repressing. Graced by the exquisite arrangements of Roberto Menescal, the Voice of Brazil combines Elis Regina's masterful 1968 LP, Elis, Como e Porque with recordings made a year later in London where Menescal teamed with Peter Knight (of Moody Blues fame). Although the flawless album she made in 1974 with Tom Jobim is regarded internationally as one of the great treasures of Bossa Nova, almost three decades after her death, Elis remains one of the music world's best-kept secrets, a truly great singer who deserves to be recognized beyond her beloved Brazil. Stylistically, Elis Regina is part Dusty Springfield, part Blossom Dearie. Considered to be part of the Tropicalia family. El.

1. Aquarela Do Brasil/Nega Do Cabelo Duro 2. O Sonho 3. Vera Cruz 4. Casa Forte 5. Canto de Ossanha 6. Giro 7. O Barquinho 8. Andan?ºA 9. R??Cit de Cassard [From Les Parapluies de Cherbourg] 10. Samba Da Pergunta 11. Mem??Rias de Marta Sar?? 12. Corrida de Jangada 13. Time for Love 14. Se Voc?¬ Pensa 15. Giro 16. Volta 17. Zazueira 18. Upa Neguinho 19. Watch What Happens 20. Wave 21. How Insensitive 22. Voc?¬ 23. O Barquinho