Description
SLEEVE: NM- MEDIA: NM YEAR: 2004 ORIGIN: Sweden EXTRAS: Still in shrink
The album Eletrificacao by Bossa Eletrica features a unique blend of traditional bossa nova and modern production techniques, courtesy of the Swedish quintet led by vocalist Miriam Aida. While the percussion-led grooves and Portuguese-language vocals may seem awkward to some, the use of synthesizers, electric slap bass, and drum machines add a fresh twist to the traditional Brazilian sound. This may not be an album for strict purists, but the deep Brazilian roots of songs like "Tombo in 7/4" and "Veja o Sol" keep it from falling into the category of typical Latin smooth-jazz music. Despite the potential for disaster, Eletrificacao surprises with its understated brilliance.