Bebel Gilberto - Bebel Gilberto (2004) Cover Front Album Artist/Composer Bebel Gilberto Length 47:48 Format mp3 Genre Bossa Nova; Brazilian Pop Label Six Degrees Index 5231 Track List 01 Baby 03:50 02 Simplesmente 04:49 03 Aganju 04:44 04 All Around 04:44 05 River Song 04:57 06 Every Day You've Been Away 04:05 07 Cada Beijo 04:26 08 O Caminho 02:59 09 Winter 04:19 10 Ceu Distante 02:58 11 Jabuticaba 03:02 12 Next To You 02:55 Personal Purchase Date 4/10/2006 Store Soulseek kbps VBR Links Amazon US Details Spars DDD Rare No Sound Stereo 657036110120 Notes Although Bebel Gilberto has been writing, performing, and recording since her childhood, this is only her second full-length solo album. The child of Brazilian legend João Gilberto and the celebrated singer Miucha, she comes by her musical talent honestly, but has honed and developed it carefully over the years, being careful not to overexpose herself or peak too early; as a result, she now emerges as a mature and fully developed singer despite her relative youth. Her eponymous sophomore effort is a delightfully warm and unaffected program of Brazilian pop, much (but not all) of it in a fairly traditional bossa nova style. There are electronic elements in the mix, but they are mostly kept in the background; instead of aggressive electronica or superimposed breakbeats, the instrumental accompaniment is mostly woven from organic percussion, acoustic guitars, bass, and piano. This all serves to keep one's attention where it belongs: on Gilberto's sweet, rich voice and her gorgeous melodies. Highlights include the lovely "Aganjú," the gently heartbroken "Every Day You've Been Away," and the lilting, almost funky "Cada Beiju." Very highly recommended.