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Meditacao (Meditation) by Antonio Carlos Jobim

Meditacao (Meditation) by Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927-1994) Antonio Carlos, also known as Tom Jobim was a Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist/guitarist. He was a primary force behind the creation of the bossa nova style, and his songs have been performed by many singers and instrumentalists within Brazil and internationally.

Samba De Una Nota by Antonio Carlos Jobim

Samba De Una Nota (one note samba) by Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927-1994) Antonio Carlos, also known as Tom Jobim was a Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist/guitarist. He was a primary force behind the creation of the bossa nova style, and his songs have been performed by many singers and instrumentalists within Brazil and …

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Garota De Ipanema by Antonio Carlos Jobim

Garota De Ipanema by Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927-1994) Antonio Carlos, also known as Tom Jobim was a Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist/guitarist. He was a primary force behind the creation of the bossa nova style, and his songs have been performed by many singers and instrumentalists within Brazil and internationally.

Cancion Triste by Jose Dononstia

Cancion Triste by Jose Dononstia (1886-1956) Padre Donostia was not only one of the greatest Basque composers of sacred, symphonic and stage music, but also a highly influential collector of and expert in his native region’s folk-music. His greatest achievement was to bring prestige to traditional Basque music, faithfully and elegantly conveying its deeper significance, …

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Jerusalem by Charles Hubert Parry

Jerusalem by Charles Hubert Parry (1848-1918) Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry was an English composer, teacher and historian of music. Parry’s first major works appeared in 1880. As a composer he is best known for the choral song “Jerusalem”, the coronation anthem “I was glad” and the hymn tune “Repton”, which sets the words “Dear …

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