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For over three decades, Carlos Barbosa-Lima has been regarded as one of the most
creative and versatile acoustic guitarists on the world stage. Born in São Paulo,
Brazil, Mr. Barbosa-Lima began studying the guitar at the age of seven and made
his concert debut five years later in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. He began his
recording career while still in his teens, continuing to appear regularly in concert
and on Brazilian television.
Mr. Barbosa-Lima studied with the legendary Andrés Segovia. Since his U.S. debut
in 1967, he has enjoyed a global concert career marked by numerous distinguished
recordings. His legendary albums of the 1980's and 90's on the Concord label -
which include collaborations with guitarists Laurindo Almeida, Charlie Byrd, and
Sharon Isbin - have been highly sought after by guitar aficionados and Latin / Jazz
/ Classical music lovers alike. He has also performed as a guest soloist with many
of the world's great orchestras and has been the featured performer at several
prestigious music festivals.
The breadth of his repertoire and his unique ability to integrate diverse musical
styles- from Classical and contemporary to Brazilian and jazz- are strong features of
his work. From Scarlatti and Debussy to Gershwin, Jobim and Lecuona- Carlos
Barbosa-Lima delivers highly inspired, satisfying performances that have catapulted
him onto the world stage. Many important composers have written music for him,
and he has premiered such landmark works as Alberto Ginastera's Sonata, opus 47.
After residing and teaching for many years in New York City, and between his
regular concert tours in the U.S. and Latin America, Carlos Barbosa-Lima now lives
in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Carlos' new release «CARIOCA» presents 20th century Latin popular music
repertoire from Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay, mostly in new guitar arrangements
by Carlos Barbosa-Lima. CARIOCA is the third CD release by Carlos for the
ZOHO label.
One of the high points of Carlos' new release CARIOCA will be the guest
appearance of legendary Puerto Rican singer DANNY RIVERA in the premiere
recording of three songs by leading Puerto Rican composer ERNESTO CORDERO
- whose works Carlos had championed for many years
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