http://calabashmusic.com/New Music From Estrela Brilhante on Calabash Music2008-12-02T12:45:09ZThe Calabash Music Teamsupport@calabashmusic.comMaracatu Nacao Estrela Brilhante Do Recifehttp://estrelabrilhante.calabashmusic.com/#album_826132006-12-12T07:40:55ZMusic from Maracatu Nacao Estrela Brilhante Do RecifeEstrela Brilhante was founded in 1906 and is now based in the community of Alto Jose do Pinto in Recife. The Queen (Director) Marivalda Maria dos Santos has been bringing Estrela Brilhante back to its roots with the help of Jorge de Xango. the sound of Estrela Brilhante, just over 100 years old, represents the musical history of a people condensed into rhythm, song, dance and ritual.

Purchase this album and support the work of this traditional maracatu school and community center in Recife, Brasil which is bringing hope and spirit to the lives of children allowing them to escape the poverty and violence that is an unfortunate part of everyday life in the favelas of Brasil]]>