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Chico Buarque

Title: Carioca

Label: Biscoitofino

Cat No:DM421502
Format:CD

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Chico Buarque’s status as one of Brazil’s greatest performers & song-writers would be disputed by few, if any, and “Carioca” is his first album of new material since the release of the acclaimed 1998 ‘As Cidades’ album.. It’s also his debut recording for Biscoito Fino, probably the most respected and successful young label in Brazil. Also, Buarque is heading a big Brazilian World Cup Concert in Germany on June 16th.

During this 8 year recording silence, Chico Buarque remained far from inactive. Among other projects, Brazilian superstar returned to his career as novelist with ‘Budapeste’ (Budapest) - a highly praised work in Brazil and other countries - which was awarded the Jabuti prize, the most prestigious Brazilian literary award.

‘Carioca’ is Brazilian for a person born in Rio de Janeiro, and was Chico’s nickname as a boy, having moved to live in Sao Paulo. On this album he addresses how his postcard home city has lost out to Sao Paolo, the economic capital, and is increasingly losing its battle against the classic modern social problems of poverty, drugs, rising crime, etc - while still celebrating its legendary charm & nostalgia. Yet he does all this with enticing melodies, superb orchestrations and the legendary rhythms of his musical roots. On “Carioca”, Buarque paints a definitive portrait of modern Rio, taking us behind the tourist façade to reveal both the grim realities and the unsinkable joie de vivre of his fascinating city.

The album Carioca is also released in a CD+DVD version (DM 421602).

Track Listing for Carioca
1. A Mos Bescantadors
2. Tant Se Val
3. No Et Veure Mes
4. Canco Del Bes Sense Port
5. Final!
6. Declaracio
7. Boca Seca
8. Plany De Maragdes
9. Ara
10. Jo, L’invertit de cos I D’anima
11. Posseit
12. Pare-Esparver

DVD Documental Desglaç

Reviews

Guardian - Robin Denslow

Chico Buarque has certainly played a special role in the Brazilian music scene. The songs are lilting, thoughtful and conversational, using a mixture of sparse instrumentation and full orchestra, and with a dramatic, atmospheric mix of strings, electric guitar and voices on Ode Aos Ratos.

Discovery catalogue available for
Chico Buarque

Carioca Ao Vivo

Chico e as cidades

Chico Buarque

Opera do Malandro de Chico Buarque

Carioca

Carioca CD and DVD

Carioca ao vivo (2CD)