Category Archives: bossa nova

François Couperin: Concert Royal N.3

Posted on July 17, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, speaking of François Couperin, I would like to continue to present you his charming concerts that sound like drops of fresh cool water in a period of unbearable summer heat. This time we are listening to his magnificent … Continue reading →

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Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho: Astronauta

Posted on July 12, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, I’m glad to present you this old vintage music piece by young Vinicius de Moraes. “O Astronauta” (1962) is a wonderful summer composition telling about searching of love. Enjoy it! Maria KethuProfumo

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Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho: Onde Anda Você

Posted on June 17, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, here is a pretty summer musical poem by Vinicius de Moraes named “Onde Anda Você/Where would you go?” This song raises some philosophical questions: Where does our memory go when we speak about saudade (a special sort of … Continue reading →

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Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho: Regra Três

Posted on May 16, 2021 by kethuprofumo

“Regra Três/ The Rule of Three Times” is a wonderful poetic song by our two genius Vinicius & Toquinho telling about an unfaithful lady & her vicious manner to apologize for her adultery but never give it up. She apologizes … Continue reading →

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Vinicius de Moraes e Toquinho: Samba da Volta

Posted on April 20, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Samba is an amazing musical phenomenon. It might sing (chorar in the original Brazilian context) any kind of emotion, event, deed. “Samba da Volta/Samba of Returning” praises a return to the fairy lady so long expected for her two knights … Continue reading →

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Vinicius de Moraes e Toquinho: Escravo de Alegria

Posted on April 13, 2021 by kethuprofumo

A genius duet of Toquinho & Vinicius de Moraes inspired songs composed not only by our great maître Vinicius. “Escravo da Alegria/ The Slave of Joy” is a song made by Toquinho & dedicated to him. In fact, a great … Continue reading →

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François Couperin: Concert Royal N.4

Posted on April 9, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, to celebrate the spring here is a Concert Royal N.4 by François Couperin. It reminds me of warm sunrays shining through fresh green leaves. Vive le Roy! 🙂 PS. Painting by Jakob Philipp Hackert Maria KethuProfumo

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Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho: o Velho e a Flor

Posted on March 10, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, I would like to present you a romantic fruit of our genius duet Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho dedicated to love. “O velho e a flor/ The oldman & the flower” (1971) is made in accordance with the ancient … Continue reading →

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Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho: Tarde em Itapoã

Posted on February 20, 2021 by kethuprofumo

“Tarde em Itapoã” is the first composition made by Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho. It was released in 1971. It is dedicated to Salvador de Bahia, the motherland of another famous Brazilian musician Dorival Caymmi. Enjoy the music! Maria KethuProfumo

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François Couperin: Concert Royal N.9

Posted on February 17, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, today I present you a Concert Royal N.9 by François Couperin. It is light & positive alike water with a certain accord of a harpsichord. Enjoy it! Vive le Roy! 🙂 PS. Painting by Jakob Philipp Hackert Maria … Continue reading →