Thursday, October 02, 2008

Week 101: Bossa


This year Bossa Nova turns 50, not so nova anymore, but still plenty bossa. har har.

THE FATHER AND HIS DAUGHTER


THE PURIST


LA REGINA


THE MOVIE


THE BRAZILIAN LAWRENCE WELK


PASSOS A FUTURO

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5 Comments:

Blogger Justin said...

Elis Regina seems to find that same thing amusing every time she performs that song. And I don't care if Sérgio Mendes is the Brazilian Lawrence Welk, he's still awesome--even if he doesn't play accordion and there are no bubbles.

Great post.

October 3, 2008 9:38:00 PM EDT  
Blogger Carlos Anaconda said...

I meant that as a compliment. Seriously.

October 3, 2008 9:45:00 PM EDT  
Blogger Wednesday said...

Yes! Great post. Reminds me to thank you for lending my Black Orpheus all those years ago.

May I add to the list:
o moderno

Btw I saw an art show last week inspired by Iris Chacón. I hadn't heard of her before but I'm sure you have.

October 4, 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT  
Blogger Carlos Anaconda said...

You did? wow. La Chacon must be going on 60. Maybe i'll write a post on vedettes. She was queen of the vedettes. Is vedette a word in english? in spanish it means a glorified vegas chorus line type performer. You know, lots of sequins, lots of skin showing, big feather on their hair, but they perform alone and usually sing as well as dance. They look like drag queens, but are women. turn on Univision late at night an you'll most likely catch one.

That bossacucanova is pretty cool.

October 4, 2008 12:08:00 AM EDT  
Blogger stacey said...

that black orpheus clip was awesome. I guess the movie is too. must check it out. thanks for fulfilling my brazilian music need for the week.

October 6, 2008 12:22:00 PM EDT  

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