This opening album by
Jussara Silveira was deservingly awarded with the Prêmio Copene de Cultura E Arte. The excellent choice of repertoire is the first promise, fulfilled by
Jussara's competent delivery.
Jussara's authoritative singing (betraying
Gal Costa influences) fits quite well in classics like Batatinha's delicate samba "Espera" or in
Chico Buarque's poetic "Ludo Real." Other composers included here are
Luiz Melodia,
José Miguel Wisnik, Tuzé de Abreu, and
Caetano Veloso, along with unknown but highly expressive values. The arrangements propose modernity through a sensitive approach that privileges acoustic renditions where the strength of the Brazilian grooves is at the heart of the general conception (even if
Jean-Luc Ponty speaks through Edith Maretzki's violin). A great revelation. ~ Alvaro Neder