Marisa Monte is an indispensable phenomenon in Brazilian pop music in recent years. The music on her albums shows a unique mix of bossa nova, samba, tropicàlia, funk, rock, jazz and pop. Released by her own record company Phonomotor, the 3-DVD box set reflects Montes successful career from 1988 to 1996. Monte chose to make his debut via a 1988 show that aired as a TV Special. A good move, because
… the live CD then sold like crazy. This legendary concert is recorded on the first DVD Ao Vivo. The second album Mais (1991) contained more own compositions. The DVD of the same name contains a documentary about Monte, the preparation of the album in New York and a concert. The third DVD Barulhinho Bom - Uma Viagem Musical is a documentary recorded during the two-year tour with repertoire of the third album Cor De Rosa E Carvao. The documentary shows the close collaboration with poet-composer Arnaldo Antunes and percussionist-composer-singer Carlinhos Brown. This giant trio would later release a very strong album under the name Tribalistas (2003). The singer with the honeyed voice is well worth a look due to her interesting personality and expressive appearance. (SvdP) This gigantic trio would later release a strong album under the name Tribalistas (2003). The singer with the honeyed voice is well worth a look due to her interesting personality and expressive appearance. (SvdP) This gigantic trio would later release a strong album under the name Tribalistas (2003). The singer with the honey-sweet voice is well worth a look because of her interesting personality and expressive appearance. (SvdP)more
