The story of Rosanna & Zélia ended much too soon: In October 2006 Rosanna Tavares died after a long fight against cancer.

The story of Rosanna & Zélia ended much too soon: In October 2006 Rosanna Tavares died after a long fight against cancer. 'Rosanna's death was a very heavy experience', says Zélia Fonseca, 'yet creative energies came out of it in order to continue our work that both of us had loved so much. I never wanted to stop making music or composing. New compositions came up, lightly, urgently, flowingly. However, the new album was the most difficult production for me - working without Rosanna's voice, her joy and love for our music. It was not possible for me to replace her with a new singer.' This is what the album title means: 'Impar' - odd, alone, without partner.Zélia Fonseca has managed to modify the duo's esthetics and adjust them to her own singing style. Due to her virtuosic guitar playing, her sense for original ballads and warm singing voice, each of the new songs catches the listener's ear quickly. The sound mixture including horns, cello, electric guitar and percussion is innovative, unmistakable and convincing. Among the fine musicians involved are multi-instrumentalist Marcio Tubino (Gismonti, Zawinul), drummer lady Angela Frontera (Airto Moreira, Lou Bega), guitarist Kosho (Xavier Naidoo) and bassist Davide Petrocca (Randy Brecker, Richard Galliano). Rosanna & Zélia's vision lives on!

Additional Details

Label: Enja Records

Genre: World

Run Time: 50 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 01/01/19

UPC: 063757955320