Maria de Fatima - Stella (2012) [Hi-Res]

This album is about the subtleties and the deep truths that may be painful as well as joyous - and the beautiful sounds and words of the Brazilian and Portuguese popular song forms. Maria de Fatima masterfully exposes every feeling and nuance that lies hidden within these songs. She sings with a clear, lean tone stripped of the superfluous, leaving the lead role to the atmosphere of the text. And such evocative lyrics, interpreted in de Fatima's unique style, so at home with the songs' intent, so far away from any of the clichés that commonly creep into Bossa Nova and Fado - a synthesis of elements from contemporary jazz, Brazilian music, and Fado - captivatingly compelling music.

'Juergen Friedrich-Monosuite: 'Relationships, be they simple or complex in nature, are at the heart of this work, helping to make 'Monosuite' a fascinating listen from beginning to end.' (Dan Bilawsky, allaboutjazz.com)

Maria De Fatima, vocals
Sebastian Altekamp, piano
Nicolas Thys, bass

Tracklist:
01. Maria de Fatima; Sebastian Altekamp; Nicolas Thys - Illuminados (4:32)
02. Maria de Fatima; Sebastian Altekamp; Nicolas Thys - O Cantador (4:22)
03. Maria de Fatima; Sebastian Altekamp; Nicolas Thys - Inútil Paisagem (3:19)
04. Maria de Fatima; Sebastian Altekamp; Nicolas Thys - Roda Viva (3:11)
05. Maria de Fatima; Sebastian Altekamp; Nicolas Thys - Isso e Aquilo (5:57)
06. Maria de Fatima; Sebastian Altekamp; Nicolas Thys - Papillon (2:14)
07. Maria de Fatima; Sebastian Altekamp; Nicolas Thys - Pra Dizer Adeus - Trio (4:16)
08. Maria de Fatima; Sebastian Altekamp; Nicolas Thys - Canto de Ossanha (3:53)
09. Maria de Fatima; Sebastian Altekamp; Nicolas Thys - Medo (4:35)
10. Maria de Fatima; Sebastian Altekamp; Nicolas Thys - Velho Piano (4:56)
11. Maria de Fatima; Sebastian Altekamp; Nicolas Thys - Vivo Sonhando (5:06)
12. Maria de Fatima; Sebastian Altekamp; Nicolas Thys - Angustia (4:04)
13. Maria de Fatima; Sebastian Altekamp; Nicolas Thys - Pra Dizer Adeus - Duo (2:09)