Brasileiro Soul Reinaldo Brahn

• 1Alma de atriz (Soul of an Actress)03:54
• 2A Procura da Razao (Search for a Reason)03:59
• 3Paisagem ancorada (Anchored Landscape)04:28
• 4Poe o pe na estrada (Sincere Love)03:00
• 5Onde esta (Where is It?)03:46
• 6As lagrimas consolam (Tears Console)03:36
• 7Anjo de Julho (Angel of July)04:06
• 8So nos dois (Two of Us)03:52
• 9Toda mulher (Every Woman)04:20
• 10Tarde (Dusk)03:14
• 11Out of the Blue03:05
• 12Wondering03:35
• 13No colla da serra (In the Lap of the Mountain)04:10
• 14Tempo (Time)04:43
• Total Runtime53:48

Info for Brasileiro Soul

This collection of fourteen original songs penned by this new artist is rich and complex music, with gorgeous lyrics in Portugese (with one song in English). We think you'll love the killer band playing with Reinaldo, and the exotic percussion from RR favorite (and album producer) Jim Brock who refers to Reinaldo Brahn as 'the new voice of Brasil.' Great sonics from Grammy-winning engineer Keith Johnson!

'Guitarist and vocalist Reinaldo Brahn is one of the new voices of Brazil...He sings the lyrics in his native Portuguese except for 'Wondering' one of our favorites along with “Alma de Atria' and 'Põe o pé an Estrada'. This is a relaxing set that soothes the soul.' (O’s Place Jazz Magazine)

Reinaldo Brahn, acoustic guitar, vocals
Jim Brock, percussion
Tim Gordon, winds
Al Sergel, drums
Mark Stallings, keyboards
Steve Kim, bass
Dustin Hofsess, electric guitar
Jon Thornton, trumpet, flugelhorn

Recorded at the venerable Reflection Sound Studios in Charlotte, NC.

Reinaldo Brahn
Born in Belo Horizonte (Beautiful Horizon), the third largest city in Brazil. Reinaldo Brahn picked up his brother's guitar at age 14, curiously strummed its chords, and the musician within him immediately emerged. He taught himself traditional Musica Minhera, the rhythms of his native state Minas Gerais. Gaining experience playing and singing at festivals, bars and restaurants, he worked with the renowned Brazilian vocal group Soul Makube before embarking on a solo career. Reinaldo's experiences and collaboration with other musicians created his signature style which infuses classic Brazilian rhythms-Samba and Bossa Nova - with Funk and Jazz. In 2000 he recorded a CD with WEB BRASIL, in 2004 a collaborative CD entitled "Ao Vivo no Tocos", and in 2009 his first solo CD - "A Procura da Razao acoustic".

Reinaldo toured his original music throughout Brazil, and then brought his artistry to the United States. Arriving in Charlotte, North Carolina, in October 2007, he quickly introduced his Brazilian roots to the local scene. He creatively applies robust Brazilian style to popular American music with a truly inspiring result. Reinaldo's specialties include singing and playing authentic Brazilian music, including Musica Popular Brasileira (MPB) and classic Sambas, as well as performing American pop songs with a strong Brazilian influence. Veteran percussionist and producer Jim Brock refers to Reinaldo Brahn as "the new voice of Brazil".

This album contains no booklet.