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Friday, April 18, 2008

Here’s a band I was only vaguely familiar with until a day ago. I’m sure I’m out of the loop, as usual. Beth Ditto has an amazing voice, even though I can’t understand much of what she’s singing. And look, the drummer is female, too! I saw this video of The Gossip (headed by Beth [...]

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Gilberto Gil’s music: free (as in beer)

Monday, April 7, 2008

Among the many reasons to love musical artist and soon-to-be-former Culture Minister of Brazil, Gilberto Gil, is the fact that he has almost his entire catalog of music available on his website to listen to for free. Try these sambas:

Aquele Abraço
Chiclete com Banana

He sings ‘em slow . . .

Preciso Aprender a Só Ser

And fast . [...]

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