![]() ![]() ![]() It appears clear that this show was conceived as a coherent whole to explore and integrate two creative personalities, rather than as an excuse to go over each singer's better-known hits. For their first tour together (Zélia had previously participated in Simone's 2005 live album), they can even afford the luxury not to rely on standards - in fact, at least half the songs had not been previously recorded by either of the two. Despite their difference in age, Simone and Zélia Duncan have in common rich, deep-register voices, peerless expressivity, and unerring taste (as well as extensive knowledge of Brazilian music) when it comes to choosing a repertoire. Both may be relatively unknown to international audiences compared to, say, Elis Regina or Gal Costa, but Simone was a superstar in Brazil in the '70s and '80s, and Zélia Duncan is one of the most interesting new voices that emerged in the '90s, together with Adriana Calcanhotto and Marisa Monte. ![]() Take, for instance, Simone and Zélia Duncan. Indeed, the sheer number of superior female vocalists alone is astonishing. Another exquisite Biscoito Fino release, this live CD/DVD documenting the encounter of singers Simone and Zélia Duncan constitutes an eloquent testimony to the ever astounding depth of Brazilian music, in terms of genres, composers, and performers. ![]()
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