Dora Vergueiro is more known for her splendid looks and sensuality, and by her famous surname (she is the daughter of composer
Carlinhos Vergueiro), which may be misleading. Listening to her debut album, one finds a sincere interpreter with an excellent taste for repertory. Beginning with
Adoniran Barbosa ("Luz da Light"/"Tocar na Banda," both interpreted with the famous Adoniran broken Portuguese), following with
João Nogueira ("Nó na Madeira"), Luiz Vieira/João do Vale ("Na Asa do Vento"),
Nelson Cavaquinho ("Palhaço"),
Cartola ("Tive Sim"), the repertory of classics, wisely arranged with a minimum of contemporary devices, is enough to recommend the singer, expressive and sincere, even if she lacks the true swing of the hills. She also interprets "new" composers, including
Carlinhos Vergueiro,
Chico César, and
Luiz Melodia. A surprising album from a young golden girl of the Carioca beaches. ~ Alvaro Neder