Live at Corumbá-MS. Festival Pantanal das Águas 2009. October 2009.
Daughter of samba legend Martinho da Vila, Mart’nália was born and bred in the heart of the Rio de Janeiro samba scene. Today she is one of Brazil’s most exciting new artists, ready to carry the classic rhythms of Rio into the future. Performing with her full band from Rio, Mart’nália is samba. Her CD’s have been produced by legends and icons like Maria Bethania, Caetano Veloso and Celso Fonseca. Chico Buarque sings duets with the young artist. And everyone in Brazil, from lovers of classic styles to hipster cariocas, has fallen in love with the music of Mart’nalia...
.... Martn’ália’s father, the great samba lengend, Martinho da Vila writes: “The name “Mart’nália” was an invention, a mixture of my own name, Martinho, and that of her late mother Anália. What a singer she is! Her voice is sweet, dark, and swinging, with a distinct and unique timbre. She also dances, plays guitar and almost every Brazilian percussion instrument. God bless you, Mart’nália!” .... ( more )
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