Artist Name: Pau Brasil
Genre:
MPB (Música Popular Brasileira),
World Jazz
Country:
Brazil
Artist Bio:
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
