“Borboleta is an Australian-based ensemble that manages to execute a well-chosen repertoire without any cultural stereotyping or clichés. This CD encapsulates the essence of Brazil – joy, melancholy and community. Somewhat understated but so full of life, Borboleta warms the heart and loosens the hips.” [review by Alf Van Dyke – from CD jacket]
Singing beautiful percussive Portuguese lyrics, Borboleta blends traditional a cappella styles with uniquely Brazilian samba chorus arrangements. The rhythms take the listener from the insistent samba grooves traditional to Rio, through to dense choral harmonies of Minas Gerais to indigenous chants and further north-east to the Afro-percussive sounds of Bahia.
Track 1: Tche Nanae – Indigenous  
Track 2: Toque de Timbaleiro – The Timbau player’s feel
Track 3: Corri pra ver – I ran to see
Track 4: O cio da Terra – The gestation of the earth
Track 5: Ponta de Areia – Sandy point
Track 6: Magalenha – Song by Carlinhos Brown
Track 7: Malê de Balê
Track 8:Um Canto de Afoxê para O Bloco do Ilê
Track 9: Clementina
Track 10: Ciranda – Children’s circle song
Track 11: San Vincente – St.Vincent
Track 12: Sol Negro – Black sun
Track 13: Samba de Roda na Capoeira – Circle samba within Capoeira
Track 14: Iluayé – Cabana