Fado singer Mariza dos Reis Nunes (known simply by her first name), was born in Mozambique, but grew up in Portugal, where she learned the fado tradition. Her 2001 debut album, FADO EM MIM, was a success in Portugal. Her fame soon spread worldwide--she sang a duet with Sting at the 2004 Olympics, performed at Live 8 the following year, and toured the world. Mariza has also been honored with two Latin Grammy nominations for Best Folk Album.
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Run a Quick Search on "Transparente" by Mariza to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Transparente"Browse more products related to "Mariza"ReviewEntertainment Weekly (No. 834, p.145) - "...This delicately orchestrated set announces a new world-music diva." - Grade: A- Title NoteTransparente is Mariza's "big" album, it seems, the one designed to make her more than just the shining star of the new fado. The music connects the dots between Portugal and Brazil, giving an international quality to it all. Her voice is as crystal clear as ever, and production by Jacques Morelenbaum is wonderfully transparent. Yet there's a sheen to it all that seems intended to rub off any rough edges. You can hear it in the soft strings that cushion "Meu Fado Meu." It just seems to be trying too hard, rather than letting the music unfold. It's apparent, too, in the fact that the songs are all short -- the longest barely passes three-and-a-half minutes. Not that it's not a gorgeous album; it enfolds the ears like silk; Mariza herself has never sounded more seductive, and the cello on "Quando Me Sinto So" is as warm and inviting as a lover's kiss. But unlike her previous work, there seems an air of calculation about all this, the sense of deliberately seeking out a larger audience rather than allowing the music to speak for itself. She'll never sing a bad note, and there's absolutely nothing to fault with this album. The arrangements are understatedly lush, the playing impeccable, everything as close to perfect as it's possible to be. But at heart, it just doesn't feel real. ~ Chris Nickson If You Enjoy "Transparente (Import) (CD)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Transparente (Import) (CD)" by Mariza (Artist)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Explore More Great Tower Sales & Specials
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