Song
Lenda by CéU
Back story
CéU (full name Maria do Céu Whitaker Poças) is an up and coming Brazilian singer-songwriter. Her music combines samba, reggae, Afrobeat, and touches of electronica. If you are thinking, uh-oh, electronica means it’s full of lifeless studio trickery, think again. Real percussion, bass, and guitar are featured throughout her songs, accompanied by modern production techniques and keyboards. Her debut album was nominated for a Grammy in 2007, and in 2009 she released a follow-up, Vagarosa.
Why this song
This song is taken from her 2005 self-titled release (available the United States in 2007 thanks to the Starbucks Hear Music label). It features a strong groove, passionate vocals, and a great melody. It’s enjoyable on the first listen, and gets better over time. If you are looking for a modern take on Brazilian vocal music, you should give it a try.
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