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I really believe this record is an extraordinary achievement in Cape verdean music. If Lura's first major label international release, "With heart and soul", reflected her roots in the new Batuku style under the influence of the now legendary Orlando Pantera (she covered 4 Pantera songs on that record), here she spreads her wings further, in true Krioulu style, assimilating what she finds best in a broad variety of styles, both indigenous to the islands and from abroad. The result is spectacular, and much broader and deeper than her previous work. Her voice is getting much better with age (for an interesting view of how her voice has improved over the years, check out her vocals on Bonga's record, Mulemba Xangola). And as Lura is surrounding herself with a very talented and diverse set of musicians whose work on this record is very good. Most notably, Lura's keyboardist, Toy Vieira, really comes into his own as a songwriter on this record. He clearly has a great talent for songwriting and the Toy Vieira/Lura collaboration promises to be a very fruitful one. This record establishes Lura as the most interesting and innovative artist recording in Krioulu today. I look forward to giving 5 stars to her next release because it will undoubtedly be even better.

I found a song that is worth repeating again and again: Track #5. Listen to it!!! It translates "The Rainy Season." Lura's vocals have an easiness that touches me, although I can't say the entire album suits my tastes. I found myself disappointed that there weren't more moody songs or songs with that touch of ennui that I am so drawn to. But if you want something Afro-Brazilian fusion and joyful, this will please you. Lura's voice is golden.

I truly enjoy Lura's voice. I usually play her CDs while I'm writing. She has an excellent range. I don't understand a word she's saying, but I love the music and her singing. I purchased 2 of her CDs for myself two years ago. I purchased her CDs as Christmas gifts for friends too.

I was lucky enough to see Lura live here in Washington, D.C. a couple of years ago and became an instant fan.This album was well worth the wait and I'm happy to see that she's getting support from her record company.

Definitely unique and entertaining. A wonderful album from start to finish. Thank you Lura.

Excellent!!! GREAT music, great voice. It doesn't matter what mood you're in....it will put you in a good one.

I purchased this CD based on the reviews & the music samples. But when I 1st listened to it I wasn't quite feeling it. I think because since she's young I was expecting her style to be like Sara Tavares. But as I kept listening to it, I started to enjoy her singing, her style and the music. NOW I very much like it & totally love #9 Galanton, love it, love it, love it! I'll have Galanton on repeat forever. I really like #5 As-Agua & #10 Pensa Dret these 2 will be on repeat too. I also like #12 too great music. And I will be purchasing her 1st CD too!I think she's very talented...she has to be, to be background singer to Cesaria Evora, she's moved on doing her own think & I'm impressed. To me she's a younger livelier sounding version of Cesaria Evora, but all her own style. I wish I can see her in concert; I'd love to see her dancing. Galanton makes me want to get up & dance to.I am of Cape Verdean descent (all 4 of my grandparents) & I try to listen to OUR music & support OUR talented musical artist, even though I do not understand what it's saying, I was never taught OUR language when I was young. But I feel OUR music and I'm proud to be a Cape Verdean/American. It's great, even though they are born in Portugal to Cape Verdean parents (specking of Sara Tavares too) they keep their Cape Verdean heritage alive.

O quarto, o sonido è perfeito, as cançoes sao muito lindas mesmo, Ela descobriu a muito tempo as suas origem, ou seja as sua raizes, eu gosto muito deste cd mas acho que di korpu... e um bocadinho melhor, mas acqui pode ouvir cançoes maravilhosas mesmo!

no es el disco que más me gusta de ella, pero está muy bien. En concierto es una artista impresionante .

Superb music

Eine interessante Mischung. Man fragt sich, was ist das für eine tolle Sprache, die sich so gut mit der Musik versteht.