Product Description

This special DVD, Tanya Maria: The Beat of Brazil, displays Grammy nominated, Brazilian Jazz pianist and songstress Tanya Maria s impressive live act which showcases the full spectrum of her unique amalgamation of genres; all while remaining distinctly and proudly Brazilian. Since her early days, Tanya Maria s sensual vocal tones, tenacious stage performances, and percussive piano style have not only made her one of the true musical originals of her native Brazil, but have created a renowned sound that dazzles audiences in every corner of the globe. The film also features one of Brazil s premiere guitarists, Laurindo Almeida, making this DVD a must-own for lovers of Jazz, Brazilians, Latin, and World Music.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #33715 in DVD
• Released on: 2008-11-25
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Color, Dolby, DVD, HiFi Sound, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 60 minutes

Review
...a very vital and exciting performer. She is a pianist with tremendous drive and a vocalist who communicates as skillfully with humming scat phrases, vocalized lines that have trumpet tones, chirrups and whistling as she does with words. --The New York Times

Review
Tanya Maria has the soul of a rebel but peace in her heart. --Boston Globe

About the Actor
Grammy nominated songstress Tanya Maria has released critically acclaimed albums and dazzled audiences in every corner of the globe, showcasing the full spectrum of genres; all the while remaining disctinctly and proudly Brazilian!