Search - Vania Abreu :: Seio Da Bahia

A great voice from Bahia

02/10/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I stumbled onto this album at a listening booth of a local music store and immediately bought it after listening to the first track. Vania has a marvelous voice of clarion clarity with an exactitude that reminds me of a great trumpeter like Clifford Brown. Listen to how she handles chromaticism of the first track "Mais de Mim". Throughout, her emphasis is on musicality and clarity rather than "expression", without, however, losing naturalness and warmth of feeling. Arrangement is also attractive, understated and more folksy than other (admittedly small number of ) MPB albums I'm familiar with, and often with a modal flavor. My favorite track is "Anjo da Velha Guarda" which I'm in a habit of playing twice before proceeding with the rest of the excellent album."

Big sister's talent

Lusa | 06/26/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I'm a huge fan of Daniela Mercury. Vania has learned what her big sister had to offer and has added to it. This is an awesome album that I can listen to over and again. Vania has a beautiful voice. I can only say positive things about this album. Bem feito!!!"