Astronauta: Canções de Elis | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1998 | |||
Label | Pau Brasil Blue Jackel [1] | |||
Producer | Kazuo Yoshida, Rodolfo Stroeter | |||
Joyce chronology | ||||
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Astronauta: Canções de Elis is an album by the Brazilian musician Joyce, released in 1998. [2] [3] It is a tribute to música popular brasileira songs associated with Elis Regina. [4] [5] Joyce supported the album by playing shows in North America. [6] The album was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for "Best MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) Album". [7]
Recorded in New York City, the album was produced by Kazuo Yoshida and Rodolfo Stroeter. [8] [9] Joe Lovano played saxophone on the album; Mulgrew Miller and Renee Rosnes played piano. [4] [10] [11] Dori Caymmi contributed backing vocals. [8] Joyce had written "Essa Mulher" for Regina. [12] " Waters of March" is a cover of the Antonio Carlos Jobim song. [10] "Samba pra Elis" was written by Joyce and Paulo César Pinheiro. [13]
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Birmingham Post | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
MusicHound World: The Essential Album Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The San Diego Union-Tribune called the album "an enchanting musical blend that is simultaneously tender and vibrant, contemplative and celebratory." [10] The Sunday Times praised the "worldly harmonies and thoughtfully varied tempos." [8] The Rocky Mountain News determined that "Joyce blends her Brazilian cool with jazz heat." [6]
AllMusic deemed Astronauta "a strong vocal album, both in the rhythmic and in the heartfelt numbers, having additional interest brought by the superb instrumental performances." [14]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Samba pra Elis" | |
2. | "Canto de Ossanha" | |
3. | "Upa Neguinho" | |
4. | "Morro Velho" | |
5. | "Aquarela do Brasil" | |
6. | "O Cantador" | |
7. | "Astronauta (Samba do Pergunta)" | |
8. | "Oriente" | |
9. | "Folhas Secas" | |
10. | "Querelas do Brasil" | |
11. | "Menino das Laranjas" | |
12. | "Essa Mulher" | |
13. | "Na Batucada da Vida" | |
14. | " Waters of March (Águas de Março)" |
Astronauta: Canções de Elis | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1998 | |||
Label | Pau Brasil Blue Jackel [1] | |||
Producer | Kazuo Yoshida, Rodolfo Stroeter | |||
Joyce chronology | ||||
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Astronauta: Canções de Elis is an album by the Brazilian musician Joyce, released in 1998. [2] [3] It is a tribute to música popular brasileira songs associated with Elis Regina. [4] [5] Joyce supported the album by playing shows in North America. [6] The album was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for "Best MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) Album". [7]
Recorded in New York City, the album was produced by Kazuo Yoshida and Rodolfo Stroeter. [8] [9] Joe Lovano played saxophone on the album; Mulgrew Miller and Renee Rosnes played piano. [4] [10] [11] Dori Caymmi contributed backing vocals. [8] Joyce had written "Essa Mulher" for Regina. [12] " Waters of March" is a cover of the Antonio Carlos Jobim song. [10] "Samba pra Elis" was written by Joyce and Paulo César Pinheiro. [13]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Birmingham Post | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
MusicHound World: The Essential Album Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The San Diego Union-Tribune called the album "an enchanting musical blend that is simultaneously tender and vibrant, contemplative and celebratory." [10] The Sunday Times praised the "worldly harmonies and thoughtfully varied tempos." [8] The Rocky Mountain News determined that "Joyce blends her Brazilian cool with jazz heat." [6]
AllMusic deemed Astronauta "a strong vocal album, both in the rhythmic and in the heartfelt numbers, having additional interest brought by the superb instrumental performances." [14]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Samba pra Elis" | |
2. | "Canto de Ossanha" | |
3. | "Upa Neguinho" | |
4. | "Morro Velho" | |
5. | "Aquarela do Brasil" | |
6. | "O Cantador" | |
7. | "Astronauta (Samba do Pergunta)" | |
8. | "Oriente" | |
9. | "Folhas Secas" | |
10. | "Querelas do Brasil" | |
11. | "Menino das Laranjas" | |
12. | "Essa Mulher" | |
13. | "Na Batucada da Vida" | |
14. | " Waters of March (Águas de Março)" |