A great show is captured
david thompson | los angeles | 12/29/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"when i had a friend visit from brasil she brought this cd with her and i cannot begin to tell you what a great live show it is. not only is the band incredibly tight; they are great musicians who can pull their studio material off easily; they are flawless. the music is great and the crowd can attest to this as they sing every word the whole night and the band just feeds off of them and vice-versa; very special. there are a couple slow balads and a couple speed songs for shaking it but for the most part the songs are complex, melodic, and emotional. they sing straight to the heart and will have you learning not only the words but the meanings, too. i highly recommend this cd because you will listen to it over and over. a real treasure."
Ara Ketu - bom demais (too good to be true)
david thompson | 08/20/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A great example of Brazilian Axe-Music as you can hear it in the north-eastern regions of Brazil like Bahia. Melodious sounds combined with the power of drums and percussions lead you not only to listen to great music, but to feel the Brazilian "Alegria da vida", the joy of living. The name of one song "Ara Ketu - bom demais" describes the CD best possible."