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  New Release:  Colors of Time from Sergio Pereira Label:  Sergio Pereira Music Release Date:  May 15, 2026 Website:  www.sergiopereira.world A fusion of R&B/soul, smooth jazz, and Brazilian rhythms, guitarist, vocalist, percussionist, composer, and bandleader Sergio Pereira stylizes a feel-good repertoire on his 2026 release Colors of Time .  Containing original material written by Pereira, his music conjures images of balmy summer days strolling leisurely across beach sand, lounging listlessly on the deck of a sailboat cruising around a picturesque island, or enjoying an outdoor samba dance party.  His music puts a smile on the listener's face, loaded with pleasing aesthetics, enjoyable tones, and attractive rhythms.  Bossa nova swells put listeners at ease through the title track, drifting into the soothing ambience of "Brightness of You," and the shimmying grooves of "Up the Hill," augmented by the gentle flutter of Oriente Lopez's flute....

  New Release:  Alegre Menina from Masha Campagne Label Name: Impetus Records Release Date: May 30, 2025 Artist Website: www.mashacampagnemusic.com San Francisco-based vocalist, songwriter and producer Masha Campagne forges a simpatico that bridges Brazilian jazz, Latin dance and soul.  Her fourth studio album Alegre Menina offers infectious renditions of compositions by Tom Jobim, Duran Dolores, Guinga, Dori Caymmi, Jorge Amada, Aldir Blanc, Caetano Veloso, João Bosco, and Denis Brean, in addition to 2 original numbers written by Campagne.  The smooth texture of her vocals make the lyrics, all in Portuguese, comfy on the palate.  Supported by 13 musicians, Campagne's energy is electrifying.  Passionate, bold and luminous, she invites her audience to enjoy the shimmying rhythms and bubbly atmosphere.  The arrangements are vignettes of Latin culture, portraying the upbeat outlook on life and the positive approach to what lies along the journey.  H...