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This item usually ships in 1-3 days 01. Boa Sorte/Good Luck (with Ben Harper) 02. Baú 03. Quem Irá Nos Proteger? 04. Quando um Homem Tem uma Mangueira No Quintal 05. Absurdo   Boa Sorte-Good Luck (mp3)   Bau (mp3)   Quem Ira Nos Proteger (mp3)   Quando um Homem Tem uma Mangueira No Quintal (mp3)   Absurdo (mp3) Personnel: Vanessa da Mata (vocals, guitar), Ben Harper (vocals), João Donato (piano), Jota Moraes (marimba, vibraphone), Robert Lyn (keyboards), Ricardo Prado (electric piano, guitar), Fernando Catatau (guitar), Alberto Continentino, Robbie Shakespeare (bass), Pedro Sá (electric bass), Wilson DasNeves, Sly Dunbar (drums), Stephane San Juan (drums, percussion), Armando Marcal, Don Chacal (percussion). Nambo Robinson (trombone), Davi Moraes (guitar, violin), Harold Emert (English horn, oboe). Produced by Mario C and Kassin. Arranged by Vanessa da Mata. Recorded 2006 at AR Studios, Monaural in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Anchor Studios in Kingston, Jamaica.

We’ve been keeping an eye on Vanessa da Mata since she scored big with ‘Ai, Ai, Ai’ in 2004, and we think that this EP from her 2007 album ‘Sim’ is the perfect introduction. No doubt Da Mata’s warmth and intimate style will remind you of Gal Costa, but this younger singer has a command of contemporary pop that sets her apart from the current crowded pack of Brazilian singers that is noticeably more developed than Costa’s was at her age. And where Costa owes Bahia (and later Rio de Janeiro) for her trademark sound, Vanessa da Mata has more in common with Milton Nascimento and São Paulo – she made a musical ‘night and day’ move to South America’s largest city from landlocked Minas Gerais as a teen. Part of da Mata’s soulful allure is not exactly Brazilian: She spent time singing with the famed reggae group Black Uhuru before setting out on her solo career. You’ll hear this variety of influence throughout these tunes, which were recorded in both Rio de Janeiro and Kingston, Jamaica and run the gamut from ballads to mid-tempo grooves with an urban feel. In addition to da Mata’s obvious vocal talent, ‘Sim’ features several more musical pluses: Brazilian jazz piano legend João Donato makes his presence felt, as do the top Jamaican duo Sly & Robbie, and the production team is nothing short of outstanding: Mario C and Kassin’s flair for combining the nuance of Brazil’s acoustic nature with a satisfying blend of electronics and keyboards give this collection a fresh, standout identity in the mercurial world on Brazilain MPB. All of these elements – plus the fact that she’s also an accomplished songwriter, penning songs for Daniela Mercury, Chico César and Maria Bethânia among others - combine for what could be considered a ‘Perfect Storm’ for de Mata, and it just might explain why her duet with pop rocker Ben Harper became one of the top radio hits of the Brazilian summer. No more waiting for Vanessa da Mata. We can’t wait to hear what she’ll do next, and when you consider the state of flux that the Brazilain musical scene is in today, that’s saying a lot.