Gabriela Anders - Last Tango In Rio (2004)

The sexy Argentine chanteuse has a wisp of a voice that tops Michael Franks for extreme subtlety, but there's no denying its calm and seductive appeal on a mix of uniquely arranged Billie Holiday classics and a handful of originals. The best way to describe Anders' approach to Lady Day is to imagine the legend chilling out in a South American rain forest surrounded by a gentle acoustic guitar and bandeon. "Our Love Is Here to Stay" plays like a slow-speed samba that Astrud Gilberto might feel at home with, but with trance effects.

Tracklist

1. You Go To My Head (03:55)
2. Abracadabra (05:32)
3. Love Is Here To Stay (03:23)
4. God Bless The Child (04:27)
5. Embrace Me (04:34)
6. The Buenos Aires Mix (04:07)
7. Body And Soul (03:19)
8. All Your Love (02:48)
9. Meant To Be (04:52)
10. Til The End Of Time (03:33)

Total time 00:40:30

Personnel
Gabriela Anders (vocals, keyboards); Gabriela Anders; Jorge Alfano (charango, flute); Gabriel Rivano (bandoneon); Hector Martignon, H. Martignon (keyboards); John Benítez (bass instrument); Donald Edwards (drums); Romero Lubambo, Wayne Krantz (guitar); Tito Castro (bandoneon); Jorge Anders (saxophone); Portinho (drums, percussion).

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