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Yuka Ueda: Agora
Agora is the 2011 debut release from vocalist Yuka Ueda who specializes in Brazilian samba and bossa nova music, singing primarily in Portuguese at jazz…
Apr 20, 2020 • 
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Meu Coracao: Hall Tone
As jazz fans know, Brazilian music and bossa nova tunes are frequently present on jazz albums, playlists, and jazz bars, and Japan’s live scene is no…
Jul 5, 2021 • 
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Meu Coracao: Hall Tone
Banda Feliz: Boa Viagem
Banda Feliz is a group of Tokyo musicians playing festive Brazilian music, originals and covers, centered around Makiyo Sakai’s robust and jazzy flute…
Aug 16, 2024 • 
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Banda Feliz: Boa Viagem
Yuka Ueda: Dois
On Yuka Ueda’s 2013 release Dois, the Japanese singer assembles thirteen songs from her Brazilian and Latin repertoire that she’s perfected at live…
Feb 5, 2021 • 
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Yuka Ueda: Dois
Les Komatis: Les Komatis
Three established musicians join up to release Les Komatis, a rich fusion of jazz, pop, and Brazilian influences combined for thrilling and moving…
Mar 28, 2018 • 
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Les Komatis: Les Komatis
Nobie: Primary
Nobie is a multi-talented artist whose musical and professional paths started at a young age.
Sep 6, 2024 • 
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Nobie & Takayoshi Baba: Owari to Hajimari
Owari to Hajimari (The End and the Beginning) is a new album from the duo of vocalist Nobie and guitarist Takayoshi Baba.
Jan 11 • 
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Nobie & Takayoshi Baba: Owari to Hajimari
Meu Coracao: A Tempo
The Japanese vocal-guitar duo Meu Coração releases the stunning A Tempo as a return to an earlier form.
Mar 14, 2018 • 
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Meu Coracao: A Tempo
Sul Madrugada: Luar
While leading and participating in different groups through the years, musicians Hiroe Kobayashi and Sayaka Kishi have also played together on various…
Aug 25, 2023 • 
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Sul Madrugada: Luar
Duo Tremolo: Resonance
Pianist Hideaki Hori and guitarist Takayoshi Baba create beautiful music together on Resonance, their first studio recording as the unit “Duo Tremolo”.
Mar 3, 2021 • 
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Duo Tremolo: Resonance
Nobie: Bénin Rio Tokyo
On Bénin Rio Tokyo, Japanese vocalist Nobie takes us on a musical journey spanning West Africa, Brazil, and Tokyo with sparkling duo collaborations.
Aug 16, 2019 • 
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