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August 5th, 2006 | 
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Brasil 66
Arriving on A&M Records’ doorstep in 1966, Sergio Mendes and his group were signed to a record deal by Herb Alpert, whose enthusiastic response enabled their immediate success. Blending Brazilian, jazz and American popular styles, Brasil ‘66 became known for their unique, innovative sound. While Mendes was the lively pianist, arranger, producer and musical director, it was Chicago-bred vocalist Lani Hall who gave the group the finesse that ensured their success on the pop music charts. Lani is equally at home singing in English, Spanish and Portugese, although you’d never know it from the way she tackles all of her songs with the ease of a native.
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Clauda cardinale (1965)
Claudia Cardinale was born April 15, 1939 in Tunis, Tunisia to Sicilian parents. Her planned career as a teacher came to an abrupt halt when, in 1957, she won ‘The Most Beautiful Italian Girl in Tunisia’ contest. She still laughs at that title as, at the time, she could barely speak Italian, having been raised with French as her first language. (…)
