However, Bossanova holds its distinction for its smooth flowing harmony and vocals done off the original chords that give an unmistakable sensual strain. “Bossanova is a beautiful mixture of jazz and Latin and Brazilian music”, says Evelyn Juteau, the lead vocals of Aquarela band—a husband and wife team-up that performs strictly jazz, Latin and Brazilian music . Her husband and the band’s acoustic guitarist , Miguel Juteau agrees. “ Bossanova blends American Jazz with Brazilian traditional genres like Samba and Choro.”, he continues. The couple believes that this music genre is nicely inching its way to the Pinoy culture with our affinity to sentimental music, and Bossanova can evoke “a bitter-sweet feeling of longing that is expressed musically’, describes Aquarela band.Nonetheless, it stirs the soul to celebrate joyfully. Here’s to the feel-good music. (Edited Version is published in 08November issue of Mabuhay Magazine)
