Putumayo‘s recent release Brazilian Cafe is sweet and light–perfect music for a Sunday morning. The album starts quietly, lazing around in bed for the first few tracks. It gradually wakes up, and, by the end, the album has had a cup of coffee or two–leaving you bright and shiny and ready for the day.
Standouts:
“Outro Lugar” by Toco. There is a bit more instrumentation on this track than some of the others, and it makes for a more interesting listen. Strings bring us into the song, adding a bit of drama. Piano and horns had depth and heart.
“Viajei” by Katia B. This track is on the sexy side, with a more pronounced pop vibe. It incorporates some electronica–slightly reminescent of the UK group Olive.
“Forca da Imaginacao” by Arranco de Varsovia. Multiple singers perform on this track, creating lovely harmonies and a bigger sound. The song is joyous and ends with some a capella vocals.