Vanessa was born in Alto Garças, a small town in Mato Grosso, the central part of Brazil. From an early age she was exposed to the music of Brazil's foremost composers and performers like Luiz Gonzaga, Tom Jobim, Milton Nascimento and Orlando Silva. At just fourteen she knew what she wanted to do when she grew up: sing. Thus, in the early 90s she was part of a female reggae band, Shalla-Ball. A couple of years later she joined Black Uhuru, a Grammy-winner Jamaican outfit. After many musical collaborations that saw her pairing up with the likes of Maria Bethania and Daniela Mercury, Vanessa released her first album in 2002: 'Vanessa da Mata'.
The Killer Opening Song this time around comes courtesy of her 2007 record, 'Sim', an album whose essence is 'a positive response to life, a fighting response'. 'Vermelho', the introductory track, is a sultry, funky number that I am sure will go down very well with the readers of and visitors to this blog. Enjoy.
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Gracias tirofijo, me llegaré por alla en un momento.
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She's absolutely fab !! I love her hair, her voice...Ah these Brazilian girls !
ReplyDeletethanks for introducing her...
(and dear Cuban, yes, i'm late for the Xmas cards. i sell them to shops so they should have been ready during the summer but as you very well know, it's so hot here in August, very difficult to think of Xmas at that time!)
Thanks, castle, over here in GB, the rush starts now with some shops already having Xmas displays on their windows.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, you're right, Vanessa has an amazing voice.
Greetings from London.
Thanks for the intro. I love the photo of her with all that red fabric.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I see you're at the Willow Manor Ball. Delightful, isn't it?
It is a delightful event the one Willow has organised and I have decided to go as Joel Grey accompanied by the one and only Liza Minnelli. Thanks for popping by.
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Thanks for stopping by our place for a visit and leading us here. We do love London, and we shall return. You are welcome to visit Edward and me whenever you wish!
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Mr. Joel Grey, you are doing a fabulous job, along with Mr. Cohen, of course, mc-ing our Ball!!! Your "Willkommen" was out of this world and set the tone for a grand time. Thank you so much for lending your special talent to Willow Manor.
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Oh, and your special date for the evening, Liza, was absolutely smashing with Mein Herr!!!
ReplyDeleteVery groovy music, and i love her dress! Maybe i could borrow Vanessa's dress for Willow's ball?
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See you at the ball!
la música que nos corretea como una sangre distinta y necesaria en la cabeza, la música catalizadora de sentimientos...
ReplyDeleteMe cuadra Vanessa!!! ;)
nos pillamos el cuban,
tony.
Thanks to all for the comments and of course, bohemian, you are more than welcomed to wear Vanessa's dress to the ball. I'm sure she won't mind.
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La musica brasileña es absolutamente MARAVILLOSA!
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Gracias, lisetg, es un placer tenerte de vuelta.
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Thanks a lot for introducing her into my world right now. I was waiting for the right moment to stop by 'cause I know how wonderful videos you show in this creative spot.
ReplyDeleteSoon you'll see some Milton pictures in El Imparcial Digital... from the 80s back in Cuba.
Vanessa da Mata is terrific! Thank God I don't need her dress...
Hahaha! Well, eu, I DON'T think the dress would suit you, but what about poor Escolastica? Thanks for popping by.
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