CéU - Rainha
I first came across Brazilian singer/songwriter CéU when I bought a Microsoft Zune (CéU means “sky” in Portuguese). The Zune came preloaded with content including videos, pictures, and songs. There was a song by CéU, which is the song I have chosen to share, and a video for another song of hers. The video can be found here. It’s a bit unclear, but the song is amazing and I highly recommend listening to it.
My father referred to her sound as “Sade,” but with a Latin twist, which is a surprisingly pretty accurate description. Her self-titled debut album is a wonderful mix of flamenco, reggae, jazz, samba, and soul. Although I don’t understand a word she is saying, there is something about her voice and the way she uses it along with the music that speaks to me in a way I understand. Sometimes it makes me want to dance, sometimes smile, and other times sympathize with her. Music really is a universal language, even though there may a language barrier, a person can still enjoy it.
-moises
