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Bird of Paradise came roosting around the time the second Brazilian wave began to crest in North America, following Djavan's extensive contributions to the Manhattan Transfer's Brasil album. And this album's a beaut -- full of strong, haunting, lusciously melodic songs often backed by that gently jumping, uplifting rhythm that runs through much of his material. Unusual among Brazilian singers, Djavan's English is excellent, and whether singing in English or Portuguese, his dark, virile vocals are crystal-clear in enunciation, and his range of subjects and moods is virtually as wide as that of countryman Milton Nascimento. Standout tunes here include "Carnival in Rio," "Madness (Doidice)," and "Stephen's Kingdom" (presumably dedicated to South African martyr Stephen Biko), and "Take Me (Me Leve)." The backup sounds, gathered under the polished production of Ronnie Foster, are usually made by an American crew of L.A. session vets who nevertheless capture the feeling and rhythm of Djavan's material with uncanny sympathy.
© Richard S. Ginell /TiVo
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Djavan, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 1987 Sony Music Entertainment (Brasil)
Michael Franks, Translator - Djavan, Composer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Max Viana, Composer - Flávia Virginia, Composer
(P) 1987 Sony Music Entertainment (Brasil)
Djavan, Composer, Lyricist, Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 1987 Sony Music Entertainment (Brasil)
Djavan, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Tetsuo Sakurai, Composer
(P) 1987 Sony Music Entertainment (Brasil)
Djavan, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 1987 Sony Music Entertainment (Brasil)
Brock Walsh, Translator - Djavan, Composer, Lyricist, Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 1987 Sony Music Entertainment (Brasil)
Djavan, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 1987 Sony Music Entertainment (Brasil)
Djavan, Composer, Lyricist, Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 1987 Sony Music Entertainment (Brasil)
Harvey Mason, Drums - Greg Phillinganes, Keyboards - Nathan East, Bass - Don Murray, Engineer - Butler, A&R Coordinator - Chris Bellman, Mastering Engineer - Ronnie Foster, Producer - LARRY WILLIAMS, Keyboards - Paulinho Da Costa, Percussion - Djavan, Composer, Lyricist, Arranger, Guitar, Co-Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocal - Lila Pereira, Assistant Producer
(P) 1987 Sony Music Entertainment (Brasil)
Brock Walsh, Translator - Djavan, Composer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 1987 Sony Music Entertainment (Brasil)
Albumbeschreibung
Bird of Paradise came roosting around the time the second Brazilian wave began to crest in North America, following Djavan's extensive contributions to the Manhattan Transfer's Brasil album. And this album's a beaut -- full of strong, haunting, lusciously melodic songs often backed by that gently jumping, uplifting rhythm that runs through much of his material. Unusual among Brazilian singers, Djavan's English is excellent, and whether singing in English or Portuguese, his dark, virile vocals are crystal-clear in enunciation, and his range of subjects and moods is virtually as wide as that of countryman Milton Nascimento. Standout tunes here include "Carnival in Rio," "Madness (Doidice)," and "Stephen's Kingdom" (presumably dedicated to South African martyr Stephen Biko), and "Take Me (Me Leve)." The backup sounds, gathered under the polished production of Ronnie Foster, are usually made by an American crew of L.A. session vets who nevertheless capture the feeling and rhythm of Djavan's material with uncanny sympathy.
© Richard S. Ginell /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:45:23
- Main artists: Djavan
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Sony Music Entertainment
- Genre: Wereldmuziek Brazil MPB
1987,1988 DISCOS CBS I.C.L.
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