Alfredo Del-Penho: Samba Só

Alfredo Del-Penho: Samba Só

June 10, 2019

A Most Democratic Album Listening Post 205. As a title, Samba Só (Samba Alone), works in only the most intimate sense: One man’s voice and guitar. But Alfredo Del-Penho—singer, composer, actor, music scholar and veteran of Rio de Janeiro’s samba houses—freely admits...
Denise Studart: Joia Rara

Denise Studart: Joia Rara

July 3, 2017

The Doctor Will Sing to You Now Listening Post 106. Though the songs on Joia Rara (Rare Jewel) have the feel of classics, the album’s 10 tracks are actually new compositions on a debut album. In her smooth, sweet voice, Denise Studart animates the works of composer...