Beth Carvalho Albums (14)
'Canta o Samba da Bahia: Ao Vivo'
Release Date 10/1/2007
Tracks 47
Label EMI Brazil
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'Canta O Samba De Sao Paulo'
Release Date 6/6/2006
Tracks 24
Label Caravelas
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What The Critics Say
The friendly animosity between São Paulo and Rio is well known in Brazil. In the musical expression, one of the most visible aspects of that was a declaration, several decades ago, by Vinícius de Moraes, that São Paulo would be the "samba's grave". Therefore, this album can be understood as a bridge over the gap, along with a historic document. Beth Carvalho, one of the best Carioca sambistas, dedicated entirely a show (where this album was recorded) to the best composers of the samba paulistano tradition: Adoniran Barbosa, Eduardo Gudin, Geraldo Filme, Paulo Vanzolini, and several others. The differences between the sambas executed in both states are flagrant, and she obviously sticks to the Carioca tradition, which can be perceived soon in the opening track, "Iracema," surprisingly enough performed by her at the violão as bossa nova (bossa and samba proponents also have their own private dissonance within Rio). The rest of the album follows the morro regional style, with cavaquinho, pandeiro and seven string violão. She also is joined by special guests Eduardo Gudin, Geraldo Filme, Sílvio Modesto, Waldir da Fonseca, Maurinho da Mazzei and Osvaldinho da Cuíca. The album received the Sharp prize as the best samba album of 1994. ~ Alvaro Neder, All Music Guide
'Beth Carvalho e Amigos'
Release Date 4/25/2005
Tracks 10
Label BMG/RCA
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'A Madrinha Do Samba: Ao Vivo Convida'
Release Date 12/20/2004
Tracks 17
Label Indie
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'Firme E Forte No Pagode'
Release Date 11/2/2004
Tracks 14
Label BMG International
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What The Critics Say
This 1992 recording marks a return to the rootsy, acoustic small-group style that brought Carvalho acclaim in the '70s. As always, Carvalho's backup is the best that samba has to offer. The musicians on this recording are young, and they manage to capture the general style of the old-time players, even if some of the idiosyncratic, rough-edged charm has been smoothed out. ~ David Rumpler, All Music Guide
'Ao Vivo No Olimpia'
Release Date 3/15/1999
Tracks 18
Label Som Livre
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'Beth Carvalho (Andança)'
Release Date 7/7/1998
Tracks 18
Label Epm Musique
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