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Brazilian singer / songwriter Vinicius Cantuaria delivers an enchanting collection of gentle bossa novas. The tunes, many of which are co-written by Cantuaria and legendary Brazilian composer Caetano Veloso, showcase the melodic, sensuous side of Brazilian music. Cantuaria's smooth Portuguese vocals glide across waves of classical guitar and light percussion, with the occasional inclusion of odd, subtle synthesizer colorings giving the classic 60's bossa nova sound a modern twist.

4 stars

Mark

Check out track samples and other info for Vinicius Cantuaria: 'Sol Na Cara' on Music Boulevard.