Guinga & Maria Joao - Mar Afora (2016)

“Mar Afora” … although the "sea so far away" lies between them, the jazz singer Maria João is deeply connected at a musical level to the guitarist Guinga. The Portuguese vocalist has always been attracted to Brazilian music, and the guitarist has a preference for melancholic tunes that remind one of the Portuguese fado. But what really makes them into a fascinating duo, is the congenially swinging rhythms.

These two artists present Guinga’s fourteen compositions poetically and with virtusosic skill in almost chamber music-like manner. His work reveals a modern side of Brazilian music: traditional elements pass through Guinga’s sophisticated harmonies and are transformed into an exciting new musical language.

Tracklist:

01. Simples E Absurdo (2:01)
02. Sete Estrelas (3:27)
03. Canibaile (2:59)
04. Via Crucis (4:45)
05. O Coco Do Coco (2:56)
06. Cançao Do Lobismem (2:53)
07. Catavento E Girassol (6:12)
08. Contenda (6:34)
09. Passarinhadeira (5:14)
10. Cha De Panela (3:48)
11. Pra Quem Quiser Me Visitar (4:08)
12. Senhorinha (3:47)
13. Saci (3:55)
14. Vo Alfredo (1:51)

Personnel:
Guinga: Guitar
Maria João: Vocals