Some memories from Juno Weekend – March 30 to April 1, 2012…

Performing Friday night to a packed crowd at the Mercury Lounge in Ottawa:

Pictured below: album producer David Arcus, executive producer Greg da Silva and Aline Morales after the Juno Gala dinner, and maybe a bit too much wine….

This picture of Aline and producer David Arcus (below) was taken moments before Aline sent the whole backdrop crashing to the ground. Man I wish we had a shot of that!

We’re thrilled to announce that Flores, Tambores e Amores was nominated for a Juno award for World Music Album of the Year! The nominations were announced on Tuesday and we couldn’t be more honoured to be listed among such incredible Canadian acts. When we hunkered down in our basement studio with some of our talented and wonderful friends to record this album, we couldn’t have imagined that it would bring us here. Thanks so much to everyone who’s enjoyed the album, and everyone who’s supported us along the way. More to come!

Flores, Tambores e Amores has landed at #10 on Exclaim magazine’s Soul and World 2011: 16 Best Albums!

“A percussionist at heart, Morales demonstrates a remarkable flair for songwriting. She strikes a nice balance, giving her record a loose reflective vibe, fizzing with late ’60s defiance that comes across as energetic and progressive.”

Read the whole article here:

The Northshore News in Vancouver has put Flores, Tambores e Amores at number 1 in their list of great Canadian albums released in the first half of 2011! Read the full article here:

“Refusing to take shortcuts, she forges her own path with Flores Tambores E Amores….”

http://exclaim.ca/Reviews/SoulFunkAndWorld/aline_morales-flores_tambores_e_amores

You can buy Flores Tambores e Amores, Aline Morales’ debut album at:

Soundscapes:
572 College Street
Toronto, ON M6G 1B3
(416) 537-1620

The album is also available at iTunes and CD Baby

“Simply put, Aline Morales’ self-released Flores, Tambores e Amores may be the finest Brazilian album ever produced in Canada.”

On May 18th The Grid reviewed “Flores, Tambores e Amores” giving it 9 out of 10. You can read the complete review here

FLORES, TAMBORES E AMORES, ALINE MORALES’ DEBUT SOLO CD IS COMING OUT MAY 22ND! JOIN US AT LULA LOUNGE FOR THE CD RELEASE (www.lula.ca)!

Recognized across Canada as the face of Ontario Tourism’s “There’s No Place Like This” campaign, singer/percussionist/composer Aline Morales is a natural talent and a powerful presence on stage. Born in Brazil, Morales has called Toronto her home since 2003. She rose to prominence on the Canadian music scene as the leader of the Afro-Brazilian percussion troupe Maracatu Nunca Antes, who’s energetic live performances and 2007 CD, “the Beat Migration” garnered the group much praise and critical attention. In 2009, Morales was named one of Exclaim Magazine’s “Artists to Watch.”

She is currently the leader and singer for Baque de Bamba, an Afro-Brazilian percussion troupe in the maracatu tradition. Her highly-anticipated full-length solo CD, in collaboration with producer/arranger David Arcus, is coming out May 22nd. Check It out.