An album of original Brasilian music centered around Brasilian percussionist Mauro who plays here with Brasilian guitarist & singer/songwriter Vinicius Cantuaria, actor/sax player John Lurie, guitarist Mou Brasil, Michael Leonhardt on trumpet & melodica, Paul Socolow: acoustic bass, and Caroline Leonhardt and Barbara, both on vocals. Most of the songs are by Vinicius who is very well known in Brasil for his work with Caetano Veloso. This is a modern collection of Brasilian tunes with strong influences from the sophisticated NYC music scene. (MA Recordgins)