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He also worked with Duran Duran on their album Duran Duran (The Wedding Album) in 1993. Nascimento has contributed to various benefit albums throughout his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently collaborating with Jason Mraz for Mraz's upcoming album, Milton Nascimento continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his unique musical style that blends Brazilian influences with international sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"milton-esperanza-2","title":"Milton + Esperanza","description":"\u003cp\u003eLegendary songwriter and musical visionary Milton Nascimento, frequently acclaimed as Brazil’s greatest musician, joins in a musical collaboration with esperanza spalding whom NPR calls the “21st Century’s jazz genius”. A longtime inspiration to spalding, Nascimento and she conjure tracks that sound simultaneously urgent yet timeless. Together they will release a new album called \u003ci\u003eMilton + esperanza\u003c\/i\u003e. Produced by spalding, the LP features special guests that include Dianne Reeves, Paul Simon, Lianne La Havas and more. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Concord","offers":[{"title":"LPx2","offer_id":50455002284363,"sku":"2211993","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50455000580427,"sku":"2211992","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Milton__esperanza_9abda02a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727187459"},{"product_id":"maria-maria","title":"Maria Maria","description":"\u003cp\u003eFar Out Recordings proudly presents \u003cem\u003eMilton Nascimento’s Maria Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Recorded in 1974 and unreleased until almost thirty years later, the album was written as the soundtrack to a ballet which dealt with the legacy of slavery in Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaw, atmospheric, and emotionally charged, \u003cem\u003eMaria Maria\u003c\/em\u003e reveals one of Brazil’s greatest ever songwriters at his creative peak. 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However, outside of Brazil, it was renowned for its unconventional and challenging style, filled with deep and haunting melodies, which over time, has made it one of Brazil's best albums ever. \u003ci\u003eClube da Esquina\u003c\/i\u003e by \u003cb\u003eMilton Nascimento\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eLô Borges\u003c\/b\u003e is a masterpiece of baroque pop and folk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEric, Rough Trade Office\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Endless Happiness","offers":[{"title":"2LP - Black","offer_id":50875213119819,"sku":"2230088","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2LP - Black (Transoceanica Version)","offer_id":57613534495051,"sku":"R5956-9117","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5060672889575_3f488682_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1732252087"},{"product_id":"ultimo-trem","title":"Ultimo Trem","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing the release of Milton Nascimento’s \u003ci\u003eMaria Maria\u003c\/i\u003e, Far Out Recordings proudly presents Nascimento’s 1980 follow up. With the success of \u003ci\u003eMaria Maria \u003c\/i\u003ein 1976 behind them, Nascimento reunited with his writing partner Fernando Brant in 1980 to produce another ballet, \u003ci\u003eUltimo Trem (Last Train)\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis time, they chose to tackle a more contemporarily relevant subject, the impact of the closure of a train linethat connected certain towns and cities in the North East of Minas Gerais to the coast. “The military government shut down the route and the whole region began to fade away,” explains Milton. “I love train rides” adds the composer, “But today there are almost no trains to Brazil. So when I go to the US and Europe, any time I can, I go by train. The longer the journey the better.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing much of the same all-star line-up as \u003ci\u003eMaria Maria\u003c\/i\u003e – including legendary Brazilian musicians Naná Vasconcelos, João Donato, Paulinho Jobim and members of Som Imaginário, amongst many others, like Maria Maria, the album holds what Milton himself considers to be the definitive versions of some of his most beloved tracks, including \u003ci\u003eSaídas E Bandeiras \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ePonte de Areia\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far Out Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Red | LP | x2","offer_id":51047744897355,"sku":"1089718","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/edeaa88a-40b6-4777-bc4f-d9fb6f212665_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1736131973"},{"product_id":"courage","title":"Courage","description":"\u003cp\u003eMilton Nascimento’s 1969 \u003cem\u003eCourage\u003c\/em\u003e blends Brazilian music with jazz, marking his international debut. Featuring Herbie Hancock and arranged by Eumir Deodato, the album highlights Nascimento’s emotive vocals and lush arrangements. 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Musically, the album reflects the Brazil’s social contradictions, exploring themes of hope and despair, beauty and hardship, and the tension between historical trauma and uncertain futures. The album featured a broader range of collaborators, including Brazilian artists like Elis Regina, Chico Barque, and Lo Borges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Klimt","offers":[{"title":"2LP - Black","offer_id":51793762287947,"sku":"R0510-1835","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/0889397884642.jpg?v=1746787183"},{"product_id":"milton","title":"Milton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMilton\u003c\/em\u003e is the fourth studio album by Brazilian musician Milton Nascimento, released in 1970. The album features the progressive rock band Som Imaginário and it is considered to be one of the most significant albums in the Minas Gerais music scene of the 1970s. The album's use of diverse musical styles, dense instrumentation, and innovative studio work laid the foundation for his subsequent album, the masterpiece Clube da Esquina. The opening track of the album, \"Para Lennon e McCartney\", was composed by Lô Borges, Fernando Brant, and Márcio Borges. The inspiration for the lyrics came from Lô's reflection on the partnership between Lennon and McCartney following the Beatles' announcement of their breakup. 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