Posts

Showing posts from June 19, 2011

In Review--Singing Strings

Image
Yamandu Costa and Hamilton de Holanda Live! Adventure Music I reviewed Brazilian mandolin (10-string) Hamilton de Holanda’s jazz ensemble in 2010 and now I see he has returned, this time in a duet with guitarist (7-string), Yamandu Costa with Live!   Here we have a live performance in front of an appreciative audience.   The songs performed by this duo caused me to applaud as I felt exhilarated listening to these two brilliant musicians wed their virtuoso talents.   I’ve been under much stress lately with trying to find a new home in Bellingham, staying in temporary housing in the interim.   I wasn’t planning on reviewing any CDs until after I settled into a new home, but this recording came to me as a nice surprise in the mail.   The music on the recording has restored my vitality and helped me to keep a positive outlook.   Brazilian music does that in general, but this live recording emits a powerful uplifting energy which can only boost confidence and health whe