Amigo.2010.

Navona Records is proud to present CHORINHO, the new album by violist Georgina Rossi and pianist Silvie Cheng. Saturated with Brazil’s rich musical heritage, CHORINHO presents a slew of under-recognized works for viola, including world-premiere recordings of works by João de Souza Lima, Lindembergue Cardoso, and Ernani Aguiar. A solo piano interlude honors Heitor Villa-Lobos, the titan of Brazil’s 20th century musical scene. The concluding track, an arrangement of Chiquinha Gonzaga’s song Lua Branca by the two soloists themselves, hangs over the collection like a light. Vibrant, soulful, and expressive, CHORINHO offers a spectacular glimpse into a little-known area of Brazilian contemporary music.

Brit funk (or Britfunk) is a musical style that has its origins in the British music scene of the late 1970s-1980s. It mixes elements from jazz, funk, soul, urban dance rhythms and pop hooks. The scene originated in southern England and spread with support from DJs including Greg Edwards, Robbie Vincent, Chris Hill and Colin Curtis. Major funk acts included Average White Band, Ian Dury & the Blockheads, Incognito, Hi Tension, Light of the World, Level 42, Central Line, Beggar and Co, Shakatak, Freeez and Linx. The genre influenced 1980s pop groups such as Haircut 100, Culture Club, Bow Wow Wow, Pigbag, and Dexys Midnight Runners.