In Review--Singing Strings
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 bo...