Vã Revelação
Green Flash, 2024
8/10
The rising Brazilian singer Bruna Black and American composer John Finbury come together for these 9 rich Brazilian songs that take help from an all star cast.
The title track starts the listen with Chico Pinheiro’s warm guitar complementing the pretty singing in the elegant climate, and “Pérolas” follows with Vitor Goncalves’ poetic piano playing that suits the expressive vocals via a dreamy landscape.
At the halfway point, “Inverno de Nós Dois” allows John Patitucci’s cozy bass to radiate via the sublime intimacy, while the upbeat and dance floor ready “Nosso Cals” benefits much from Rogério Boccato’s cultured percussion amid the flowing singing from Black’s agile pipes.
Close to the end, “Será” pairs the melodic guitar with gorgeous singing for the album’s best, and “Chão de Nuvem” exits with Goncalves’ playful accordion and Duduka Da Fonseca’s spirited drums that help create a rich and memorable finish.
An eclectic listen that touches on Bossa and Samba, among others ideas, Black and her company make for a timeless and worldly affair.
Travels well with: Queen Esther- Things Are Looking Up; Julia Vari- Somos