Canta Brasil

The choral collection Canta Brasil presents Brazilian folk music in a novel musical garb and makes the highly diverse and exhilarating folk music of this country accessible to choirs and vocal ensembles. We hear echoes of some of the varied regions and cultures of Brazil, for example Afro-Brazilian music or the music of indigenous Brazilians. Some of the titles are traditional folk songs, while others are choral pieces composed for the collection, but which have maintained the folkloric style. Whether rhythmically diverse or lyrically vocal, all of the songs reflect the lively and exuberant joy taken in music. The accompanying CD conveys a fascinating impression of the collection, and helps with rehearsal in the original language. In addition, many of the pieces are set with singable English or German lyrics.