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Having sustained a prolific output of material over his long career, Milton Nascimento is recognised, both domestically and internationally, as one of Brazil's greatest performers. A mellifluous voice that cleverly articulates the natural cadences of the Portuguese language, his music has a sumptuous quality that has consistently resisted stylistic and lyrical predictability. Produced with the help of Marcio Borges, Fernando Brant and Ronaldo Bastos,
Clube Da Esquina is undoubtedly one of the finest examples of his stunning ability to produce engaging music so diverse that it is impossible to bracket. The eloquence of the songs is profound, their impact transcending the tongue in which they are vocalised. The epic strings of "Um Gosto de Sol", flamenco twang of "Dos Cruces" and restless percussion of "Cravo e Canela" each tell their own exquisite story, but remain only parts of a book unwavering in it's quality. Infused with an inspirational optimism, this album is the work of a remarkable talent. --
George Lees