As seen on PBS! Experience the romance and passion of fiery spanish guitars, gypsy violins, and sizzling exotic rhythms. World music at it's best! "Carnaval" explodes with the rhythms of Brazil! Escape to the sunny... more » beaches of Rio and quiet nights full of stars with beautiful guitar melodies. Benise blends the unique flavor of Brazilian percussion, background vocals, and piano with Spanish guitar to capture the sentimental heart and passion of Brazil. Music is life in Brazil.« less
As seen on PBS! Experience the romance and passion of fiery spanish guitars, gypsy violins, and sizzling exotic rhythms. World music at it's best! "Carnaval" explodes with the rhythms of Brazil! Escape to the sunny beaches of Rio and quiet nights full of stars with beautiful guitar melodies. Benise blends the unique flavor of Brazilian percussion, background vocals, and piano with Spanish guitar to capture the sentimental heart and passion of Brazil. Music is life in Brazil.
CD Reviews
Have you ever been to Rio?
Jaye | Simi Valley, CA | 04/09/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have never physically been to Rio, but mentally I take a trip there every time I listen to Carnaval. The percussion on this CD in incredible, and since I love drums I love this CD. This one makes me want to dance (ok ~ they all make me want to dance). Some people may not understand my fascination, however if they were to see Benise perform these songs live they just might understand. They must been seen live to be fully appreciated."
CARNAVAL CD-BENISE
Lillian Christensen | OAKLAND, CA USA | 06/08/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Whoa! When my baby smiles at me I go to Rio de Janiero!
While this lyric comes from Peter Allen, this CD by Roni Benise makes you feel like you are in Rio.
I personally have not yet had the pleasure of visiting Brazil, yet listening to this CD I feel like I've already been there.
I don't know how he does it, call it a gift from up above. Every song one can feel the rhythm, the energy, and experience the sounds of Brazilian music.
An artist who has the ability to allow the listener to feel like they are in another country as exotic as Brazil has my vote.
Mr. Benise, keep up the good work."
Carnaval/the journey
Just Judy | Jax, Florida | 06/12/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD makes you feel as though Roni takes you to Brazil with him to celebrate Carnaval, the explosion of music,energy, and the beauty of the counrty itself. I have not yet been dissapointed by any of this artist's music."
The "reviewers" only review Benise!
John R. Anderson | Oxbow Marina | 08/15/2007
(3 out of 5 stars)
"I saw Benise on TV...looks very interesting. However, when I went to buy a CD, I see many reviews that seem to be by reviewers who only seem to review Benise! Which make me suspicious of these reviews being a concerted PR push, which I don't like. I did enjoy the Benise PBS presentation, however.
So I'll still buy his CDs..."
AWESOME
M. P. Lock | 05/06/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I LOVE BENISE'S MUSIC HE IS JUST SO TALENTED. I SAW HIM PERFORM LIVE AT THE RUTH ECKERD HALL IN CLEARWATER FLORIDA AND LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF HIS SHOW. I HAVE ALL HIS MUSIC AND CANNOT WAIT FOR HIS NEW CD TO COME OUT.
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1