Carlos Fonseca

Known for his expert songwriting, emotive vocals and fantastic instrumental technique, Cantuaria has led a successful career as a solo artist since the 1980s and as a collaborator of the utmost taste even longer, including work with Caetano Veloso, David Byrne, Bill Frisell, Arto Lindsay and Ryuichi Sakamoto. The new recording Vinicius canta Antonio Carlos Jobim is a dedication to this hero of Brazilian music. Cantuaria takes on this classic material in the most personal way he could, performing most of the music himself, playing acoustic and electric guitars and percussion. The album was recorded in Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro, and provided an opportunity to reach out to a number of talented and musical friends, most notably Frisell, Sakamoto, Joyce, guitarist Chico Pinheiro and Melody Gardot.

In 1993, backed by the band “La Provincia”, Vives released the album “Clásicos de la Provincia” in which he started fusing Vallenato with rock,

Jobim is recognised the world over as one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. He has been musically productive right up to his death in December 8th 1994.His last album, "Antonio Brasileiro", was released posthumously soon after.