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Winner of the 1996 Premio Sharp (Brazil's Grammy) for "Best Instrumental Group," Pau Brasil is a five member ensemble noted for its innovative use of Brazilian rhythms, improvisational flair and extraordinary musicianship.

Pau Brasil

Winner of the 1996 Premio Sharp (Brazil's Grammy) for "Best Instrumental Group," Pau Brasil is a five member ensemble noted for its innovative use of Brazilian rhythms, improvisational flair and extraordinary musicianship.

With its heady blend of earthy Brazilian rhythms, free-spirited jazz improvisations, and dash of vocal techniques from vocalist Marlui Miranda, their new release, Babel offers listeners a perspective on the modern Brazilian sound not often heard in the U.S.

— Courtesy Calabash Music