Product Review

Bebel's classic debut album & its inspired marriage of bossa nova and cool electronics.

With its inspired marriage of bossa nova and cool electronics, Bebel Gilberto's acclaimed debut album has perfectly captured the mood of the times. Released by Crammed in 2000 on its Ziriguiboom imprint, "Tanto Tempo" has become an international best seller, making it one of the most globally successful albums of Brazilian music ever. Produced by Suba (the Sao Paulo-based Serbian producer who tragically passed away just before the release of the album), and featuring collaborations with Amon Tobin, Mario Caldato, Chris Franck & Nina Miranda, and the Thievery Corporation. 3 Grammy Nominations (incl for "Tanto Tempo" (2001)