João Gilberto - "The Warm World Of João Gilberto" label_Hi Records At first an intimate solo

At first an intimate solo adventure

featuring Braithwaite's seldom-heard melodic vocals declaring he's "directionless and innocent

and James Treichler at Earth Analog

this album is a raw and unfiltered communique from the songs' creator directly to the heart of his global audience

songs with a message in the key of Gil Scott-Heron ('Bad News')

João Gilberto - "The Warm World Of João Gilberto" label_Hi Records At first an intimate soloBrazilian singer, poet, guitarist Joao Gilberto made his 1959 debut with the now legendary LP, Chega de Saudade, a new sound and acknowledge as the first bossa nova album, a genre that swept the world in popularity and taken up by such artists as Stan Getz, Charly Byrd, Astrud Gilberto, Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones, and countless others. Presented here is essentially a themed compilation of some of his best songs, including tracks from his acclaimed