Artist: Maria Jameau & Blue Brazil
Title Of Album: Gema
Year Of Release: April 1, 2011
Label: Challenge Records
Genre: Jazz / Latin / World / Bossa Nova
Bitrate: 256kbps / 44.1kHz / Joint-Stereo
Total Time: 42:04 min
Total Size: 76.9 MB

Tracklist
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1. Gema
2. Tristeza Pe No Chao
3. Fatou Yo
4. Mas Que Nada
5. Casinha Pewuenina
6. Triste
7. Malaika
8. Sonho Meu
9. Girl From Ipanema
10. A La Nanita Nana
11. Gracias A La Vida

Maria Billings Jameau holds her Master of Music Degree in Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. She has played piano for 30 years, with guitar, flute, and percussion as secondary instruments. A former faculty member of the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston and the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Maria currently teaches classes for children, adults and teachers out of her private studio in St Helena.

Maria is a professional vocalist and has performed and recorded extensively over the past decade. Having studied music and dance in a variety of world cultures, including West Africa, Brazil, Europe, and North India, Maria brings a joyful multicultural spirit to her performances and classes for all ages.

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"Maria Jameau & Blue Brazil: Gema" is a soothing collection of Brazilian Bossa, Samba, African, and Latin songs that makes the soul dance. The CD is presently being released by Challenge Records, Inc.