Bossa Nova is a style of music that was created in late 1950s during the period of political change and economical growth. The genre is often referred to as “Brazilian Jazz”, because its core of rhythm is based on samba. Middle and upper class Brazilians formulated the genre in their wealthy neighborhoods along the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Bossa Nova was composed with signals of love, the beach, and beautiful women. However, in the 1960’s the music became known as protest music during an era of political uproar in Brazil. The music changed from lavish music to the melody of struggling people living in a drought stricken northeastern region of the county. Most of the time Bossa Nova music’s are performed on the nylon string classical guitar, which is known to be played with the fingers than with a pick perhaps relating back to the older rituals.
Artists
Dori Caymmi
Albums
Something Wonderful; Rodgers and Hammerstein Tribute Album BUY | LISTEN
    This is beautiful collection of classic songs by the legendary Broadway duo Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein, performed by an array of top jazz/pop artists and musicians. Recorded in 2004 and produced by Tim Weston, this 10-song album is a balanced combination of excellent vocal renditions and stellar instrumental performances. more…
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| Influencias – Dori Caymmi BUY | LISTEN
 Caymmi recorded his excellent album Influencias in 2004, which was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Brazilian album. This album pays tribute to the great artists and composers who have influenced Caymmi over the years. Notably, Caymmi honors his father, legendary Brazilian composer Dorival Caymmi, by recording his father’s songs, “La Vem A Baiana” and “Acontece Que Es Sou Baiana.” Caymmi also records such classic compositions as “Linda Flor,” “Cocapabana, “Berimbau” and “Faceira.” more…
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| Contemporaneos – Dori Caymmi BUY | LISTEN
 Caymmi recorded this excellent album Contemporaneos in 2003, which was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Brazilian album. The material on this album consists of Caymmi’s choice of contemporary Brazilian songs and composers that includes Caetano Veloso, Ivan Lins, Paulinho da Viola, and Chico Buarque among others. All of the songs are sung beautifully in Portuguese. Caymmi sings on several of these songs, and on some cuts he sings duets with his guest artists. more…
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| Cinema: A Romantic Vision – Dori Caymmi BUY | LISTEN
 In 1999 he recorded his album, Cinema: A Romantic Vision, for which he received a Grammy nomination for Best Arrangement. This album features Caymmi’s excellent renditions of classic songs and themes from popular movies. Included on this album are Caymmi’s versions of “Pink Panther” (by Henry Mancini), “My Favorite Things” (by Oscar Hammerstein II & Richard Rodgers), “James Bond Main Theme” (by John Barry), “I Believe I Can Fly” (by R. Kelly), plus many other movie classics. more…
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