BADI ASSAD - Verde (2004) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The exotic, one of a kind Brazilian guitarist, singer, and rhythmic mouth and body percussionist has had a stop-and-start career with turns as mysterious and intriguing as
her music. After splashing on the scene with her Chesky debut Solo in 1994, continuing the stir (including vast critical acclaim) with Rhythms (1995) and releasing Chameleon on Verve in 1997, Badi Assad suffered from a series of personal issues that drew her back home for a few years. Fans who were excited about her 2003 re-emergence on the trio date Three Guitars with Larry Coryell and John Abercrombie will be beside themselves with the long-awaited Verde, her first solo project in six years. Those expecting a typical Brazilian vocal album -- she explains the title as "the shades of the Brazilian rain forest" -- will be surprised by Assad's versatility, which incorporates rhythmic textures from around the world. She opens with the very African-flavored voice and dense percussion call-and-response "Cheguei Meu Povo" and a vocal percussion pitter patter interlude before tapping into a sound more typical of classic romantic samba ("Basica"). That sultry side is balanced by her more aggressive vocal and guitar on the feisty "Nao Adianta," which blends modern rock influences with indigenous soundscaping, complete with birdcalls. Other tracks have slight classical leaning, and there's even a little avant-garde oddity apparent on the brief "Feminina." More mainstream ears will be glued to her sly, sexy reading of U2's "One" and soaring, folk- and chamber music-tinged take on Björk's dramatic "Bachelorette," which further confirms Assad's incredible willingness to tackle exotic challenges. Though all the stylistic zigzagging is fascinating, Assad is first and foremost a vocalist of heartbreaking intensity, and tracks like the mournful "Bom Dia Tristeza" best reflect her ability to penetrate the heart. by Jonathan Widran  
Tracklist :
1    Cheguei Meu Povo 2:36
Performer [Band] – Cordel do Fogo Encantado
Written-By – Mestre Walter
2    Asa Branca 1:10
Written-By – Humberto Teixeira, Luiz Gonzaga
3    Básica 3:18
Written-By – Tatiana Cobbett
4    Não Adianta 3:00
Percussion – Guilherme Kastrup
Written-By – Badi Assad, Jeff Young
5    One 4:37
Written-By – U2
6    Voce Não Entendeu Nada 4:08
Written-By – Badi Assad
7    Viola Meu Bem 1:37
Arranged By – Badi Assad
Written-By – Traditional
8    O Verde É Maravilha 2:26
Performer [Venezuelan Cuatro] – Carlinhos Antunes
Written-By – José Jorge, Ruy Maurity, Tim Simenon
9    Feminina 1:58
Written-By – Badi Assad, Simone Soul
10    Bachelorette 4:41
Written-By – Björk
11    Seu Delegado 2:34
Arranged By, Clarinet – Luca Raele
Written-By – Jorge Bernardo, Juraci De A. Aranha, Raul G. Marques*
12    Estrangeiro Em Mim 4:38
Written-By – Badi Assad
13    Bom Dia Tristeza 3:39
Written-By – Adoniran Barbosa, Vinicius De Moraes
14    The Being Between 5:09
Written-By – Badi Assad, Jeff Young
15    Valse D'Amelie 2:05
Written-By – Yann Tiersen
16    Implorando 1:41
Written-By, Guitar – Toquinho
17    In My Little White Top (Básica) 3:49
Written-By – Tatiana Cobbett
Credits :
Accordion – Toninho Ferragutti (faixas: 10, 15)
Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Guitar [12 String] – Webster Santos (faixas: 3, 4, 13, 17)
Bass [Electric & Acoustic] – Rodolfo Stroeter (faixas: 4, 6, 8, 10, 11)
Cello – Dimos Guadaroulis (faixas: 10, 12)
Flute – Teco Cardoso (faixas: 3, 13, 17)
Guitar [7-string] – Edmilson Capelupi (faixas: 3, 17)
Guitar, Vocals, Percussion, Kalimba, Design, Liner Notes, Directed By [Musical], Mixed By, Executive Producer – Badi Assad
Percussion – Guello (faixas: 3, 17), Naná Vasconcelos (faixas: 6, 7, 9, 10, 12)
Vocals – Carolina Assad (faixas: 7, 9)