Album Notes

The original and re-arranged traditional songs in this irresistibly diverse album remind us the universality of the music. The fact that all songs in the CD have Portuguese lyrics, is not an obstacle for the enjoyment of its melodies and rhythms. Teresa Ines voice echoes a universal sentiment and delight the listener with her sensual timbre. As a songwriter Teresa has the ability to create melodies that make the listener comprehend the depth of her music even without the words. Teresa Ines, who was named a great Latin diva by the Boston Globe newspaper started her career in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where a rich blend of African and Portuguese-derived styles, such as the earthy, percussive samba and its jazzier, coolly intellectual cousin, bossa nova, are constantly fusing, branching out and evolving. After being awarded with a scholarship to attend the famed Berklee School of Music she moved to Boston and became" the most well-known Brazilian vocalist" on New England's scene (