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)

PAU BRASIL - Pau Brasil (1983) Mp3

Faixas:
1 Azas Dos Ayres 4:25
Written-By – Azael Rodrigues, Nelson Ayres  
2 Na Baixa Do Sapateiro 9:28
Arranged By – Nelson Ayres  
Written-By – Ari Barroso 
3 Europa 1:38
Written-By – Roberto Sion
4 Frevo Do Pastóchia 2:30
Written-By – Paulo Bellinati
5 Jongo 5:19
Written-By – Paulo Bellinati
6 Pau Brasil 6:38
Written-By – Nelson Ayres 
Credits:
Drums – Azael Rodrigues
Guitar – Paulo Bellinati
Keyboards – Nelson Ayres
Saxophone, Flute – Roberto Sion
Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass – Rodolfo Stroeter

PAU BRASIL - Pindorama (1983) Mp3

Tracklist:
1 Pindorama 5:17
Written-By – Wyatt, Ayres, Bellinati, Sion, Stroeter
2 Alakãi 3:03
Written-By – Hermeto Paschoal
3 Lundu 6:09
Written-By – Paulo Bellinati
4 Modinha 4:38
Written-By – Paulo Bellinati
5 Fogo No Baile 7:14
Written-By – Nelson Ayres 
6 Dança (Martelo) Das Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 4:28
Written-By – Heitor Villa Lobos
7 Só Por Amor 3:37
Written-By – Baden Powell, Vinicius De Moraes 
8 Bye Bye Brasil 3:39
Written-By – Chico Buarque De Holanda, Roberto Menescal
9 Caminho De Casa 7:25
Written By – Nelson Ayres 
10 Estilingue 8:11
Written By – Paulo Bellinati
Credits:
Piano, Keyboards, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Nelson Ayres
Flute, Saxophone – Roberto Sion
Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Violão – Paulo Bellinati
Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass – Rodolfo Stroeter
Drums – Bob Wyatt

PAU BRASIL - Cenas Brasileiras (1987) Mp3

Tracklist:

1 Corta-Capim 3:19

Composed By – Nenê
2 Contados 5:07
Composed By – Paulo Bellinati
3 A Danca Do Saci-Perere 3:56
Composed By – Nenê
4 Cantilena 4:09
Composed By – Roberto Sion
5 Pixote 5:51
Composed By – Rodolfo Stroeter
6 Veranico De Maio 4:17
Composed By – Nelson Ayres  
7 Flora Do Mato 7:06
Composed By – Nelson Ayres  
Bonus Track
8 Cancao para Lupiscinio Rodrigues 4:27
Composed By – Nenê
9 Veranico de Maio 6:50
Composed By – Nelson Ayres 
10 Contatos 7:56
Composed By – Paulo Bellinati
Credits:
Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass – Rodolfo Stroeter
Drums, Percussion, Featuring – Nenê
Flute, Saxophone – Roberto Sion
Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Cavaquinho – Paulo Bellinati
Keyboards – Nelson Ayres

PAU BRASIL - Lá Vem a Tribo (1989) Mp3

Tracklist:
1 Lá Vem A Tribo 8:52
Written-By – Paulo Bellinati, Rodolfo Stroeter
2 Moda De Viola 4:25
Written-By – Paulo Bellinati, Rodolfo Stroeter
3 Pano De Louça 4:01
Written-By – Paulo Bellinati
4 Saudades E Saudaçoes 3:56
Written-By – Paulo Bellinati, Rodolfo Stroeter
5 Flecha Da Prata 4:56
Written-By – Lelo Nazario
6 Valsa Brilhante 5:24
Written-By – Paulo Bellinati
7 Flor Do Sul / De Porto Alegre A Uruguaiana 8:51
Written-By – Lelo Nazario, Nenê
8 Funeral 2:43
Written-By – Paulo Bellinati
9 Tutti Legal 5:38
Written-By – Nenê
Bonus Track
10 Abertura 2:19
Written-By –  Nenê
11 Moda de Viola 7:34
Written-By – Paulo Bellinati, Rodolfo Stroeter
12 Flor do Sul 7:44
Written-By – Lelo Nazario

PAU BRASIL - Metrópolis Tropical (1991) Mp3

Tracklist:
1 Abertura: Planeta São Paulo 4:39
Composed By – Lelo Nazario, Nenê
2 Espíritos da Mata (Saci e Curupira no Bambuzal) 9:33
Composed By – Nenê, Rodolfo Stroeter
3 Queimada 5:14
Composed By – Paulo Bellinati
4 Cheguei na Capital... 1:27
Composed By – Lelo Nazario
5 Perdido (Lendas da Cidade) 13:49
Composed By – Lelo Nazario, Rodolfo Stroeter
6 Cordilheira 6:03
Composed By – Nenê
7 Metrópolis Tropical 7:39
Composed By – Lelo Nazario
Bonus Tracks
8 Ciranda 5:56
Composed By – Paulo Bellinati, Rodolfo Stroeter
9 Suíte Ohtake 7:19
Composed By – Nenê
Credits:
Acoustic Guitar, Cavaquinho, Viola Caipira – Paulo Bellinati
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute – Teco Cardoso
Double Bass, Electric Bass, Producer – Rodolfo Stroeter
Drums, Percussion – Nenê
Piano, Synthesizer, Electronics, Remastered By – Lelo Nazario

PAU BRASIL - Música Viva (1993) Mp3

PAU BRASIL - Babel (1995) Mp3

Tracklist:
1 Kã Kã 5:40
Written-By [Urubu Indians] – Traditional
2 Fábula 6:23
Written-By – Lelo Nazario, Rodolfo Stroeter
3 Três Segredos 8:49
Written-By – Lelo Nazario, Zé Eduardo Nazario
4 Olho D'água 2:52
Written-By – Marlui Miranda
5 Babel 5:38
Written-By – Lelo Nazario, Rodolfo Stroeter
6 Ulurí 3:54
Written-By – Marlui Miranda
7 Cordilheira 8:19
Written-By – Nenê
8 Tocaia 2:15
Written-By – L. Narzario, M. Miranda, R. Stroeter, T. Cardoso, Z.E. Nazario
9 Festa Na Rua 6:00
Written-By – Lelo Nazario, Rodolfo Stroeter
Credits:
Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass, Producer – Rodolfo Stroeter
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Flute [Bamboo, Kuluta] – Marlui Miranda
Drums, Percussion – Zé Eduardo Nazario
Flute [Bamboo, Kuluta], Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Teco Cardoso
Piano, Keyboards – Lelo Nazario

PAU BRASIL - Pau Brasil (2005) Mp3

Tracklist:
1 Jongo 6:02
Written-By – Paulo Bellinati
2 Bye Bye Brasil 3:41
Lyrics By – Chico Buarque
Written-By – Roberto Menescal
3 Pulo Do Gato 8:04
Written-By – Paulo Bellinati
4 Ciranda 5:38
Written-By – Paulo Bellinati, Rodolfo Stroeter
5 Fogo No Baile 6:50
Written-By – Nelson Ayres  
6 Bacchianas Brasileiras Nº 5 | Ária Da Cantilena 6:28
Written-By – Heitor Villa Lobos
7 Bacchianas Brasileiras Nº 5 | Dansa - Martelo 4:23
Written-By – Heitor Villa Lobos
8 Na Baixa Do Sapateiro 10:08
Written-By – Ary Barroso
Credits:
Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass, Producer – Rodolfo Stroeter
Acoustic Guitar [Violão], Electric Guitar [Frame 2000] – Paulo Bellinati
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute [Do, Sol, Pífano, Bass Flute] – Teco Cardoso
Drums – Ricardo Mosca
Piano, Keyboards, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Nelson Ayres