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Described in the New York Times as both the 'Sarah Vaughan and the Ella Fitzgerald of Brazil', vocal legend Leny Andrade s intimate duo with elite NYC guitarist Roni Ben-Hur is a soul stirring collection of beloved sambas, bossa novas and boleros which have never before been recorded by this great artist.

Alegria de Viver (Joy of Living), her new CD for Motema, is a revelation, sure to please any fan of Brazilian music. 'I chose the repertoire', says Andrade. 'I'd never recorded these songs. Fantastic! I did a perfect list!' The song list includes music by some of the greatest Brazilian composers and includes Andrade s first recording of the Antonio Jobim classic 'Dindi'. Her perfect list of songs is mirrored by the perfect choice for instrumental support - guitarist Roni Ben-Hur who joined her in the studio in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in January, 2014. Says Ben Hur, 'It was very casual. We were in one small room sitting next to each other. It was all under Leny's leadership'. The resulting release is a high mark in the style of timeless, classic Brazilian music.