Artist description Weaving together diverse trends in Brazilian music, Som Brasileiro (literally "Sounds Of Brazil") has a voice all its own. The group embraces traditional Samba, Bossa Nova, Brazilian pop music from the Tropicalismo trend of the '70's (set by such songwriters as Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil) and contemporary compositions from Ivan Lins, Joao Bosco and Milton Nascimento.

Music Style Brazilian Samba

Musical Influences Milton Nascimento, Joao Bosco , Ivan Lins, Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso

Group Members Diane Marino, Frank Marino, Scott Corey, Richard Thomas, Rusty Jessup, Terry Townson, Ralph Pace, Dann Sherrill, Jamie Nichol

Instruments Keyboards, Bass, Drums, Saxophone, Trumpet, Congas, Bongos, Surdo

Albums Sounds Of Brazil

Press Reviews "....Som Brasileiro pumps up the nightlife scene with it's unique Brazilian jazz....brimming with runs that would make Al DiMeola a tad jealous...."(Club Scene/Nashville Tennessean)"....a rhythmic, tantalizing slice of Latin culture....[Diane] Marino's undoctored vocals serve primarily as an instrument, dove-tailing with other parts of the group to create a series of solos....."(Nashville Tennessean)"Brazilian music has been in and out of favor in America ever since the 60's, when Stan Getz, Charlie Byrd, Astrud Gilberto and company made the bossa nova a pop sensation. There aren't many Brazilian bands working outside the Eastern seaboard, but Nashvilles' got a first-rate one in Som Brasileiro. They'll be playing one show Saturday night at Caffe Milano. For those fans who've recently discovered bossa nova and Tropicalia, it's a rare chance to hear Brazilian rhythms in a live setting." RON WYNN (Nashville Scene)

Location Nashville, TN - USA

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