BossaCucaNova, Roberto Menescal- Brasilidade
February 20, 2001
Original Release Date: 2001

1. Telefone |
2. Nana |
3. Rio
4. Guanabara
5. Agua De Beber
6. Garota De Ipanema
7. A Morte De Um Deus De Sal
8. Brasilidade
9. Surfboard
10. Nos E O Mar
11. Mais Perto Do Mar
12. Bye Bye, Brasil

Review
This album demonstrates that age gap is NO PROBLEMO in Brazilian music. As we know, Samba and Bossa Nova are timeless music. This reunion of one of Brazil's most prolific living legends Roberto Menescal proves to be a timeless event, too. This time, with his son Marcio Menescal and his band BossaCucaNova, the quartet is able to produce the most upbeat sounds and coolest rhythms that will keep you feet tapping throughout the hot summer. Menescal performs on his vintage guitar with many songs he wrote himself, including the funky "Telefone" that immediately captures your attention. The living room ambiance is fantasic, making the band sounds so funked up. No wonder why Menescal suggests we should "PLAY IT LOUD!!!" Let's try to appreciate the "new" rendition of the "old" Brazilian classics and like 18th Street Lounge, let's try to bring this cool music into resurgence. Life is short, be a Brazilian (i.e. carefree, relaxed, laidback) for once. You won't regret it.