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"There is nothing as
modern as the ancient music performed by Anima, an ensemble that merges
sounds from medieval dance to the lyricism of Jobim. A marvel!" -
Classic CD Don't miss this exciting Brazilian ensemble's
Premiere North American Tour, celebrating Brazil's 500th Anniversary. This
group of six musicians demonstrate how medieval European music merged with
the indigenous Indian and African music, resulting in the rich musical
heritage of modern-day Brazil. Their repertoire relies on field research of
Brazilian music via the oral tradition, thus establishing links with European
music from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The mix of popular and
"serious" music performed on ancient and traditional instruments
has a peculiar and exquisite result, bringing back to the surface the most
ancient roots of Brazilian traditional music. In addition to exquisite vocals, the six
musicians of Anima play a vast number of exotic instruments. Audiences can
expect to experience percussion instruments such as the Zarb from Iran,
Bendir, Ceramic Vase and Tambourine; the harpsichord; Brazilian ten-string
guitars; flute-like instruments such as the hand-fluit, Ganassi Recorder and
the Alto-Baroque recorder; and Brazilian fiddles. The ensemble has won the Sao Paulo Art Critics
Association Prize in the category of classical music for Best Chamber
Ensemble of 1998 as well as the Brazilian Popular Music Prize for Brazil's
Best Instrumental CD of 1997. Their latest CD, titled "Especierias"
or "Spices" focuses on the love and work songs from Brazilian oral
tradition as well as those from Portugal, Spain, and Sephardim, beginning in
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