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nicola conte presents stefania dipierro - natural - far out - vinyl

New Copy

Genre: Brazil

1. A Gira
2. Maracatu Atomico
3. Natural
4. Joia
5. I Feel The Sun On Me
6. Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
7. The Meaning Of Love
8. Vento Bravo
9. Ainda Mais Amor
10. Within You And I

Natural is the latest collaboration between musical travellers and kindred spirits Nicola Conte and Stefania Dipierro, the culmination of a relationship rooted in a shared belief in the spiritually healing powers of music. 'Natural' is firmly anchored in the traditions of Brazilian bossa nova, samba and jazz.

On this new collaborative release for Far Out, Conte�s forward thinking production cleverly compliments and contrasts with the warmth of Dipierro�s laid back inflection and gloriously rich timbres. Natural is aptly named, considering the ease with which Stefania and Nicola have re-assumed the roles of muse to one another, a musical relationship providing the deepest access to the poetry within their sound. The album�s title track and first single is a perfect introduction to their world, a masterful blend of global influences in which a propulsive Afro-rhythm bolstered by a searing funk guitar, whilst soothing Rhodes chords provide a distinctly Brazilian warmth and Stefania�s vocals offer up an enriching melody to soothe the heart and engage the mind. Alongside original compositions from Nicola and others, Natural also tantalisingly promises some inspired re-interpretations of classic Brazilian and jazz pieces: Trio Tenura�s exemplary bossa groove A Gira and Steve Kuhn�s beautiful The Meaning of Loveare among the tracks respectfully imbued with an updated resonance. The scintillating blend of jazz and bossa alongside a contemporary sensibility makes for a debut collaboration. A timeless example of the special places Brazilian music can go with a beautiful voice and a smooth groove, marking out Dipierro as a natural talent of the highest order.